Consent & Healthy Relationships
What is the definition of affirmative consent?
Answer: Consent must be freely given, enthusiastic, ongoing, and clearly communicated.
What office at UNC Charlotte provides confidential support for survivors of sexual assault?
CAPS, Center for Integrated Care, Student Health Center.
What does the "3D’s" of Bystander Intervention stand for?
Direct, Distract, Delegate.
True or False? Jealousy and controlling behavior are signs of love.
False. They are red flags for abuse.
True or False? You can make a report of sexual assault anonymously at UNC Charlotte.
True. Reports can be made anonymously through the NinerCare Report.
True or False? Silence or lack of resistance means consent.
False. Consent must be explicit and active.
What is the 24/7 crisis response hotline on campus?
The UNC Charlotte Police & Public Safety (704-687-2200)
Give one example of a direct intervention if you see someone in an unsafe situation.
“Hey, are you okay? Do you need help?”
What is a red flag of stalking behavior?
Repeated unwanted messages, tracking whereabouts, or showing up uninvited.
If someone tells you they were assaulted, what is the best first response?
“I believe you. You are not alone. How can I support you?”
If someone is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, can they legally give consent?
No, someone who is incapacitated cannot give valid consent.
What program at UNC Charlotte trains students on preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors?
Green Dot Bystander Intervention Program.
True or False? If you don’t feel safe intervening directly, you should do nothing.
False. You can distract or delegate to someone else.
If your partner constantly pressures you to do things you're uncomfortable with, what type of abuse is this?
Coercion / Emotional abuse.
What is one reason a survivor might choose not to report an assault?
Fear of not being believed, fear of retaliation, emotional distress, concerns about confidentiality, or not wanting to go through a legal process.
What are two things you can say if someone does not respect your boundaries?
“I’m not comfortable with that.” / “No means no.” / “I need you to respect my boundaries.”
Where can students report an incident of sexual assault?
Office of Civil Rights and Title IX
What is a distraction technique to interrupt a potential assault?
Spilling a drink, starting a conversation, asking them to help you with something.
Give an example of gaslighting in an abusive relationship.
“You’re overreacting, that never happened.”
What legal protections exist for survivors of stalking or intimate partner violence in North Carolina?
Survivors can request a 50B Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) for intimate partner violence or a 50C Civil No-Contact Order for stalking and harassment.
Name two signs of a healthy relationship.
Open communication, mutual respect, trust, support, and setting boundaries.
Name one off-campus resource for survivors.
Safe Alliance (local crisis center), RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673).
What is a way to delegate intervention to someone else?
Telling a bartender, RA, security, calling campus police, or a trusted friend.
Name two signs of digital abuse in a relationship.
Checking your phone without permission, demanding passwords, monitoring social media.
What is the difference between a confidential resource and a mandatory reporter at UNC Charlotte?
Confidential resources (such as CAPS) do not have to report to the university, while mandatory reporters (faculty, staff, RAs) must report incidents to the Title IX Office.