Consent Basic
What is consent?
Permission or agreement given freely to participate in an activity.
What is one way someone can verbally communicate consent?
Saying "yes," "okay," or clearly agreeing and is enthusiastic
Name one physical sign of intoxication.
Slurred speech or unsteady walking.
Give one example of showing respect in a relationship.
Active listening, empathy, open communication, respecting & setting boundaries.
A friend says someone keeps messaging them after they've asked them to stop. What is one thing you could say to support them?
"I'm here for you," "You did the right thing," or similar reassurance.
Name any two words in the FRIES acronym.
Specific, enthusiastic, Reversible, informed, freely given.
Give one example of non-verbal communication.
Nodding, smiling, positive body language, sign language.
Name TWO behavioural sign of intoxication.
Reduced inhibition or inability to focus or doing things that they normally wouldn't do
What does active listening mean?
Paying attention and responding respectfully to what someone is saying.
Someone asks if they can kiss you. Why is asking first important?
Gaining consent first is important as it respects personal boundaries.
Why is consent important in relationships?
It ensures both people feel safe, respected, and comfortable with decisions being made. It also builds trust.
Why is open communication important in a relationship?
It allows people to express boundaries, preferences, and feelings clearly. Everyone feels valued and heard.
Why can alcohol affect a person's ability to give consent?
It impairs judgement and decision-making as it is a depressant drug which slows down the messages from the brain to the body
Why should partners respect each other's boundaries?
To maintain trust, safety, wellbeing, and mutual respect. Allows for both parties to fully be aware of each others boundaries, so they aren't crossed.
If you are not ready to kiss someone, how could you respond respectfully?
Clearly explain that you are not comfortable or not ready.
Explain why consent must be ongoing.
A person can change their mind at any time, and consent must continue throughout an interaction.
How does discussing boundaries help build trust?
It shows respect, understanding, and helps both people feel safe and comfortable. It also shows empathy.
List three ways friends can keep each other safe when alcohol is involved.
Stay together (buddy system), communicate regularly, have a safety plan, arrange safe transport, know limits. Have a sober person in the group.
How can respecting boundaries help avoid harm and regret?
It ensures both people feel comfortable and are making choices willingly. They feel valued, heard and respected.
A private image is shared without consent. Why is this disrespectful?
It violates privacy, trust, and personal boundaries.
A person agreed to something yesterday but says no today. Do they still have consent? Explain.
No. Consent only applies to the current situation and can be withdrawn or changed at any time.
Explain how communication, respect, and consent work together in healthy relationships.
Communication helps people express boundaries and preferences, consent ensures agreement, and respect means those choices are honoured.
A person at a party has been drinking heavily and is struggling to walk straight and speak clearly. Someone asks them to engage in sexual activity and they say "okay." Why might this not be considered valid consent?
Because alcohol can impair a person's judgement, understanding, decision-making, and ability to communicate clearly. A person who is heavily intoxicated may not fully understand what they are agreeing to and therefore cannot provide informed consent.
Explain how respecting boundaries contributes to equality in relationships.
Both people have equal rights to make decisions, express preferences, and have those choices respected.
A student discovers a private image of them has been shared without permission. List three actions they should take.
Tell a trusted adult, report the image/platform, seek support, save evidence, block those involved.