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Stand by her: Teaching men how to be allies for women

Workshops to help men understand sexual harassment and abuse against women have started in Nottingham.

They're thought to be the first courses of their kind in the country to help men challenge or intervene when they see bad behaviour.

Reporter: Adina Campbell

Producer: Anthea Lee

Filmed and edited by: Steve Lammiman and David Cheeseman

22 November 2021

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