Consent 101
What does consent mean?
A. Agreeing because someone keeps asking
B. Freely agreeing to participate in something
C. Not saying anything
D. Agreeing to participate in something someone is begging you to do
B. Freely agreeing to participate in something
Which is an important part of a healthy relationship?
A. Controlling what your partner wears
B. Trust and mutual respect
C. Sharing every password
D. Being able to agree with each other about everything
B. Trust and mutual respect
What is a personal boundary?
A. A rule you can force everyone to follow
B. A way to avoid all communication
C. A limit that communicates what you are comfortable with
D. Something only couples need
C. A limit that communicates what you are comfortable with
What is a bystander?
A. Someone who creates every problem
B. Someone who witnesses a situation or event
C. Someone who always intervenes physically
D. Someone who is always in charge
B. Someone who witnesses a situation or event
Being in a relationship means you have automatic consent from your partner.
Myth. Consent is needed regardless of relationship status.
Can someone change their mind after saying yes?
A. No, because they already agreed
B. Only if the other person agrees
C. Yes, at any time
D. Only before an activity begins
C. Yes, at any time
Is it okay to say no to your partner, even in a long-term relationship?
A. No, partners should always agree, because that's what a relationship for.
B. Yes, only if they say no first
C. Yes, because its a boundary.
D. Yes, only if the relationship is new
C. Yes, because its a boundary.
Your roommate is asleep. You want to borrow their headphones. What should you do?
A. Take them because you share a room
B. Ask permission before borrowing them
C. Borrow them and return them before they wake up
D. Ask another roommate instead
B. Ask permission before borrowing them
Your friend looks uncomfortable at a party. What is one thing you can do?
A. Ignore them
B. Tell everyone about it
C. Check in privately and ask if they need help
D. Assume they are having a bad time
C. Check in privately and ask if they need help
Consent can be withdrawn after someone initially agrees.
Fact. Someone can change their mind at any time
What is the best way to know if someone is comfortable with physical actions?
A. Assume they are comfortable if they smile.
B. Ask them and listen to their response.
C. Wait for someone else to decide
D. Ask them, and if nothing is definite, continue.
B. Ask them and listen to their response.
Why is repeatedly pressuring someone after they say no a problem? (This question is a little different 😝.)
A. It makes communication easier.
B. It shows you have no respect for the partner.
C. It helps people change their minds.
D. It disregards their boundaries and undermines consent.
B & D
If neither is answered, there will be half points distributed.
You and your roommate disagree about guests in your room. What is the best way to handle it?
A. Let the loudest person win.
B. Stop speaking to each other and follow housing policies
C. Ask about expectations and agree on boundaries
D. Invite guests whenever you want and tell your roommate after they leave.
C. Ask about expectations and agree on boundaries
You notice someone pressuring another person. Which is the best way to intervene?
A. Create a distraction or directly intervene if safe
B. Record the situation
C. Encourage the pressure
D. Assume someone else will help
A. Create a distraction or directly intervene if safe
Someone who dresses a certain way is responsible if another person ignores their boundaries.
Myth. Clothing does not equal consent; everyone is responsible for respecting boundaries.
Someone agrees to kissing. Does that mean they agree to other physical activities?
No, consent to one activity does not mean consent to another
Your partner previously agreed to something but now says they are uncomfortable. What should you do?
-Stop, respect their decision, and communicate without pressure
-Stop, respect, communicate.
Your roommate is uncomfortable with a guest staying in your shared room. What is the best response?
Discuss the concern respectfully and follow housing policies.
You are concerned about someone's safety but don't feel comfortable confronting the situation. What should you do?
Get help from a trusted person, staff member, or appropriate campus resource
If someone has consumed alcohol, that automatically means they cannot consent.
Myth. Alcohol affects people differently, but someone who is incapacitated cannot consent. When there is doubt about someone's ability to consent, stop and prioritize safety.
What percentage of women and men have experienced sexual harassment?
% - Women
% - Men
% - Both (Add them together, duh.)
53% of women and 25% of men have experienced sexual harassment. That is 78% all together. [Consent.gov.au]
What is the percentage of U.S. adults who are married, living with a partner, or in a committed romantic relationship?
69% of U.S. adults are married, living with a partner, or in a committed romantic relationship [pewresearch.org]
What is the percentage of individuals who identify as "people pleasers," which impacts their ability to say no?
63% of individuals identify as "people pleasers," which impacts their ability to say no
What is the percentage of bystanders present in bullying incidents?
Bystanders are present in roughly 80% of youth harassment and bullying incidents.
Another fact: Victims report that bystanders tried to help in about 70% of those cases.
Statistics report that 10,000 children are sexually abused each year.
Myth. The RAINN Sexual Violence Statistics actually say 56,575 children are sexually abused each year in the U.S., based on child protective services records.
That number of kids can fill over 113 schools.