I was trapped in an abusive relationship at 16, schools must protect teenagers better

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Faustine Petron’s Make It Mandatory campaign has received support from MPs, charities and over 100,000 signatures

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A young woman who survived an abusive relationship as a teenager has called for education on domestic abuse and coercive behaviour to be made mandatory for sixth form and college students.

Faustine Petron was just aged 16 when she became trapped in a coercive relationship with a fellow college student.