Does not have to be rape and can be non-penetrative

Verbal sexual harassment includes cat calling, whistling, comments about appearance, suggestive comments, threats, etc.

UWG defines consent and sexual assault, and this definition of consent has been included. - Also included in UWG’s definition is “The perpetrator’s honest, but unreasonable, belief that the victim has consented does not constitute consent.”

Consent cannot be given by someone who is mentally or physically incapacitated (whether due to alcohol, drugs, or some other condition) Emphasize how clothing has little significance during targeting and victims dressed in all various ways still get sexually assaulted Possibly give example of man in suit walking down street is “asking” to get robbed Unclear communication – if someone invites you to come over, such as “Wanna go back to my place?”, then they are ONLY asking you to come back to their place. Indication of sexual activity has not been clearly communicated.

What are some ways to ask and give consent What are some ways to ask and give consent? Here is an illustration of some of the following ways that someone can ask and give consent.

Choose audience members to come up and participate in answering scenarios. Give each participant a “yes” and “no” card

Answer: NO Proceeding from one form of sexual activity to another Consent is never assumed or implied and must be given every step of the way Silence is not consent

Answer: NO Coercion: - Consent is freely given. It does not involve pressure & does not need persuasion.

Answer: YES Consensual: - Both are sober & conscious Both communicate what they want & listen to partner Pay attention to each other’s signals Vic gets clarification when he is not sure Jessie clearly communicates consent by letting Vic know that she is enjoying what they are doing Jessie even asks for Vic’s consent to do the same thing

It’s hard to tell with some pictures without knowing the conversation that is taking place, so communication is an IMPORTANT part of consent. Consent involves communication that is both verbal & physical through body language (important that both line up)

Feeling Cards activity Body language & nonverbal communication is sometimes hard to read & can be interpreted wrong. If you’re ever not sure, ask & get clarification.

Explore this with your partner Explore this with your partner. Some want to be asked every step, every time. Others make spoken consent a rule for the first few times & then relax into something more unspoken & intuitive once trust & understanding has developed. Whatever you decide, communicate with your partner. Be sensitive and pay attention to small signals. Never pressure or force anything, & accept that sometimes consent changes

Emphasize how most sexual assaults are FAMILIAR sexual assaults (not some “creepy” stranger)

Targeting – looking for someone vulnerable Testing – talking and buying drinks, figuring out who you are with Separation – removing victim from group into more isolated spot Makes sexual advances – initiates sexual contact/behavior

6% or less statistic is from a report from the FBI

Immediate incident – UWG police can contact Health Services and Health Services can be opened (no matter what time or day) Health center can provide psychological support and referrals, as well as a rape kit and treatment Previous incident – confidential contact for help and UWG cares anonymous report The victim has the option to explore criminal charges

Patient Advocates and counselors can assist victims in exploring options and making challenging decisions. Patients have the right to choose whether to tell parents, family, etc., as well as whether to pursue criminal charges

Many of these behaviors have become socially tolerated and accepted Some of these behaviors may seem harmless at the time, but they still fall on the continuum of behaviors for sexual violence.

http://www.ted.com/talks/tony_porter_a_call_to_men.html