Consent
What is Consent?
When someone gives consent, they're giving permission for something to happen or agreeing to do something. It can be verbal or nonverbal, but must be clear, specific, and ongoing. The key to consent is open communication. Talk to your partner about your respective boundaries, and honor each other’s boundaries without question. (PCAR)
Consent must be...
- Clear
- Specific
- Voluntary
- Ongoing
- Coherent
...otherwise it is not consent!
Explore below to learn more about the specifics of consent and what it looks like.
This resource from PCAR gives a detailed and easy to understand outline of consent. The examples provided here shows how consent is used and what it would sound like.
This resource created by NSVRC for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2019 is full of educational materials on consent that are free to download and use.
Futures Without Violence teaches how consent works through the lens of Muslim youth today.
Consent Handout_508_0.pdfDigital Consent Handout_508.pdfMuslim Youth Safety Card FINAL-3222.pdf