Understanding Consent and Sexual Assault
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What is consent?

Consent is permission for something to happen or an agreement to do something.

Consent is always obvious.

False

If you're drunk or high, you can still physically give your consent.

False

Consent cannot be withdrawn.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

If consent was given in the past, it automatically applies to future activities.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sexual assault only includes physical acts like intercourse or sexual touching.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sexual assault can only occur if the victim is physically harmed.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can sexual exploitation occur?

<p>Sexual exploitation occurs when someone abuses another person sexually in exchange for something like drugs, food, shelter, protection, or money. Creating or viewing pornography is also a form of sexual exploitation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dating violence only involves physical abuse.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is domestic violence?

<p>Domestic violence is a type of abuse that occurs within a relationship. It can involve physical or sexual assault as well as threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sexual harassment?

<p>Sexual harassment involves unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

  • Consent is permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
  • It's crucial to recognize consent.
  • Consent is clear and obvious, not a guess.
  • If unsure, ask.
  • There are various ways to communicate "no."
  • Respectful communication with your partner is key to consent.
  • Being intoxicated (drunk or high) prevents the ability to give consent.
  • Past consent does not guarantee future consent.
  • Everyone has the right to change their mind and revoke consent at any time.
  • Any sexual activity without consent is a crime, regardless of age.

Sexual Assault

  • Sexual assault is any sexual activity forced on someone without their consent.
  • Force can be physical, or through threats, bullying, manipulation, alcohol/drugs, or harassment.
  • Examples of sexual assault include kissing, touching, groping, flashing, oral sex, intercourse, photographing, etc.

Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault

  • Often called "drug rape" or "date rape."
  • Someone uses the victim's intoxication (alcohol or drugs) to assault them.
  • This can range from unwanted kissing or touching to intercourse.

Sexual Exploitation

  • Sexual exploitation is the sexual abuse of a person by exchanging sex or sexual acts for things like drugs, food, shelter, or money.
  • It includes creating or viewing pornography, sexually explicit images, or websites.

Relationship Violence

  • Dating violence is emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse of one partner by another in a dating relationship where the couple is not living together.

Domestic Violence

  • Domestic violence is physical or sexual assault, or threat of such violence, against a partner in a domestic relationship.
  • Definitions include opposite-sex and same-sex partnerships.

Sexual Harassment

  • Unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
  • This includes pinching, patting, rubbing, inappropriate jokes, comments, suggestions, etc.
  • Unintentional behavior can still constitute sexual harassment.

Where to Get Help

  • Durham Rape Crisis Centre: 24-hour crisis line, counselling, support for recent or past abuse (905) 668-9200
  • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Crisis intervention, information, literature, referrals to support resources (1-800-422-4453)
  • Durham Children's Aid Society: Support for abused children or individuals who suspect abuse (905) 433-1551 or (1-800) 461-8140
  • Second Base Youth Shelter: Shelter for 16-21 year-olds (416) 261-2733
  • Kids Help Phone: Counselling, support for children and youth (1-800-668-6868)

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This quiz covers important concepts surrounding consent, sexual assault, and drug-facilitated sexual assault. It emphasizes the importance of clear communication regarding consent, the implications of intoxication, and the various forms of sexual assault. Knowledge of these topics is crucial for fostering respectful relationships and ensuring safety.

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