This workshop empowers teens with the skills to communicate about consent and recognize coercion. Through real-world scenarios and examples from pop culture, participants will learn to express and respect boundaries—helping to build a culture of consent in their schools and communities.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1) Define consent and recognize different forms of coercion.
2) Confidently express their boundaries and accept rejection graciously.
3) Respond to challenging situations and identify safe adults in their lives who can help
Vocabulary: consent, boundaries, coercion, sexual harassment, sexual assault.
Syllabus:
1) Understanding consent
2) Boundaries and healthy relationships
3) Sexual assault and sexual harassment: definitions, statistics, rights and laws
4) Consent in pop culture
5) Coercion, rejection and saying no
6) Speaking out and seeking help
