Consent
Consent
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Consent is NOT:
Consent is NOT:
Given under the influence of drugs
Given by someone underage
Given by someone unconscious
When someone says "no"
When someone does not verbally decline but appears unwilling to engage in intimate activities (Rainn)
How to Ask For Consent
How to Ask For Consent
Verbal Consent
Verbal Consent
Consent is verbally communicated
Clearest form of consent
Partners can give each other verbal feedback
Non-verbal Consent
Non-verbal Consent
Consent is physically communicated
Must pay attention to body language
Feedback is given through non-verbal, audible cues
Blanket Consent
Blanket Consent
Consent is given ahead of time
Usually occurs with long term partners
Consent is given ahead of time
However, consent should always be given during intimacy
Things to Keep in Mind
Things to Keep in Mind
No one owes you intimacy, nor do you owe anyone else intimacy
You can say "no" at any point
If you feel you have been or are being mistreated, reach out to someone
Sexual Harassment & Assault
Sexual Harassment & Assault
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment
"Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature in the workplace or learning environment" (RAINN).
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault
"Sexual assault refers to sexual contact or behavior, often physical, that occurs without the consent of the victim" (RAINN).
Penetration (rape)
Unwanted fondling or sexual touching
Forced oral sex, performing or receiving
Sexual assault is a crime. As such, survivors of it deserve to be taken seriously. If you or a loved one have been victims of sexual assault or harassment, there are many resources available to receive emotional, moral, or legal support.
Resources
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE
National Organization for Victim Assistance
National Street Harassment Hotline: 855-897-5910
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