Switching tracks
This magazine explores the real experiences of young people of sexual harassment, online exploitation, coercion, harmful peer behaviour, and the many complicated feelings that come with them.
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Published on 2025
The Switching tracks magazine is co-designed with young people for young people.
How this resource can help
Use this resource to
Support a victim-survivor-centred approach through stories that validate young people's experiences of sexual harassment, exploitation, coercion, abuse and online harm
Build understanding and recognition of young people’s experiences among young people, families and the safe adults that support them
Support educational or therapeutic work with young people
This resource covers
A range of online and sexual harms, including online sexual exploitation, image-based abuse, sexual harassment, grooming, coercion, exposure to pornography, threatening online communications and breaches of trust
A diverse range of young people’s stories, reflecting different experiences and perspectives
Reflective questions about safety, consent, pressure, boundaries, personal values and coping strategies
Messages of respect and support
Encouragement to seek support
Practical safety reminders about self-worth, boundaries, online behaviour and help-seeking
Colouring-in pages so readers can pause and take a break from the stories
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If you are a parent or carer
You’re in the right place! This illustrated magazine is for you. Some of the stories in this magazine might be hard to read, but they’re important to tell. If you’re reading it alone, take breaks – you can use the colouring pages included! Looking for someone to talk to?
Last reviewed by Together We Can: 14 October 2026
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