Books, Articles, PDFs, and other Helpful Resources
Below are resources that students can use to engage in important conversations around consent and sexual misconduct issues and to continue to develop their own skillset on the importance of promoting a safe environment both in school and at home for not only themselves, but their peers as well.
Description: Founded in 2013, Know Your IX is a survivor- and youth-led project of Advocates for youths that aims to empower students to end sexual and dating violence in their schools. We envision a world in which all students can pursue their civil right to educations free from violence and harassment. This resource can aid Families and Friends in the following areas; Supporting a Survivor, Dating violence, helpful tips for family members, guardians, and friends, and much more.
Description: "Consent is like being ruler of your own country...population: YOU.This is a smart, playful guide to consent and bodily autonomy.There is an upcoming book, based on this video that’s packed with bright and energetic illustrations. Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; signs of healthy (and unhealthy) relationships; ways to respect themselves and others; how to spot grooming behaviors; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more.Along the way, they’ll be encouraged to reflect on (and improve!) their own behavior and to practice consent in their daily lives.Whether you’re looking for a consent primer to share with a friend or searching for a way to talk to your child about what it means to be in control of their own body and respect others’, look no further! This humorous and insightful book from the co-creator of the viral “Tea Consent” video is the perfect teaching tool, conversation starter, and insightful, empowering resource for educators, kids, and families everywhere."
Description: This resource offers a selection of videos on sexual harassment and sexual assault awareness, prevention, bystander intervention, and the movement for change. "On Point Talk TV host Carlette Christmas interviews SSAIS co-founder Joel Levin. They discuss the sexual assault of his daughter on a school field trip, and how her school’s mishandling of the assault ruined her education."
Description: The VictimConnect Resource Centeris a referral helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and options confidentially and compassionately. This resource offers a number of helpful tips for students on a number of topics including sexual assualt, consent, resources for victims, resources for survivors, and emergency hotlines and services.
Description: This resource offers a number of helpful facts, percentages, and findings regarding sexual assualt, healthy conversations, consent and sexual harrassment.