Respectful Relationships Education Reports

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This Department of Education disclosure contains a rapid literature review and stakeholder consultation report on Respectful Relationships Education (RRE) in Australian schools, developed by Monash University, Deakin University, and the University of Queensland. The report synthesizes research evidence and consultation findings to establish a framework for RRE delivery. Key framework principles include addressing gendered drivers of domestic and sexual violence, adopting critical and transformative pedagogical approaches, embedding intersectionality, promoting sexual ethics and consent, implementing whole-school sustainability, ensuring cultural safety and responsiveness, adopting trauma-informed practices, and centering student voice and agency. Implementation recommendations address professional learning for school staff, family and community engagement, managing resistance to RRE, quality assurance and evaluation mechanisms, cross-sector collaboration, and adequate resourcing. The report provides practical guidance for schools seeking to develop comprehensive RRE programs based on evidence-based approaches.