Peer sexual harassment emerges early, highlighting need for prevention before Grade 4

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Sexual harassment between peers begins as early as Grade 4 and continues throughout lower secondary school.

Most of those who sexually harass others have also experienced harassment themselves.

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  • Sexual harassment between peers begins as early as Grade 4 and continues throughout lower secondary school.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:00:01 UTC.

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