Consent
True or False: "no" always mean "no"?
True!
Whether it's a public or private space, do you always need consent to touch?
Yes!
What is a coping strategy to use to have a tough conversation
deep breaths, talking in a quiet private space, pre-talking with your go to person, going for walks, taking a break from the conversation
Touch
Ask for consent
What does abuse mean?
To hurt or harm someone or something
Yes!
List three appropriate ways to touch in public:
fist bump
elbow bump
high five
handshake
side hug
What is a sign of a healthy relationship?
Enjoy spending time together, shared interests, respect, honesty
Who can I date?
No! You can't date someone under 18, your guardian, works at your school, doesn't consent to be in a relationship
If someone calls you fat and ugly, is that an example of physical or verbal/emotional abuse?
verbal/emotional
Give an example of one public and one private space
Public: library, bus, school, gym
Private: bedroom, bathroom
What is a sign of an unhealthy relationship?
Arguing a lot, feeling pressured, not enjoying time together
Giving Consent
I don't know means no.
You can ask clarifying questions or say let me know if you change your mind
If I do not feel safe in my relationship, what can I do?
Talk to your go to person, teacher, nurse, doctor, psychologist/social worker, etc.
If someone says "no" should I keep asking?
No! Talk to your go to person if you need help knowing what to do next
Are there private places at school?
The bathroom at school is private for hygiene, but there are no private places at school for private/romantic touch of yourself or others
True or False, you deserve to be accepted for who you are and treated with respect in all your relationships
True
Important Conversations
How much time you spend time you spend together
Is an unhealthy relationship the same as an abusive relationship
No
A relationship might be unhealthy if they don't like eachother, don't enjoy the same things, or don't want to spend time together. These things are unhealthy in a relationship but not abuse.
How might someone give consent, show their approval, or interest
saying "yes" with their voice or device, mimicking your gesture, nodding their head
remember, if they don't respond, it is not consent. a smile is not consent. shaking their head, saying no, or shrugging is not consent
Holding hands is a type of public touch, is it okay at work or Olive Garden?
Olive Garden
Who is a "go to" or safe person you could to talk to about your relationship?
Teacher, parent/guardian, psychologist/social worker, doctor, nurse
Starting a Relationship
I really like you, would you like to be in a relationship with me?
I enjoy spending time together, would you go on a date with me?
What are the three types of abuse?
Physical, sexual, emotional/verbal/psychological