1. CONSENT: WHAT IS IT? HOW CAN WE GET IT?

2. LOOK AT THIS LINK! CONSENT – WHAT IS IT? LOOK AT THIS LINK! CONSENT – WHAT IS IT?  Enthusiastic YES that’s free from coercion:  Manipulation or guilt  Repeated asking  Threats or Peer pressure  Body language matches words of Yes!  Ongoing conversation!  Never assume because they said yes before, they continue to want it! Never assume because they said yes before, they continue to want it! Never assume because they said yes before, they continue to want it!  Only YES means YES – don’t wait for a NO  Acknowledge the awkward & ASK if unsure!

3. AGE OF CONSENT  Legal age when one can say “yes” to sexual activity of any kind (oral, anal, vaginal)  In Maine, it is 16….before that, guess who legally has the right to say yes or no for you?  Take a minute to think about YOUR parents’ views on you having sex….think about your partner’s parents’ views….IT MATTERS!  20/20 video on Age of Consent – when parents press charges 20/20 video on Age of Consent – when parents press charges 20/20 video on Age of Consent – when parents press charges

4. HOW CAN TEENS AVOID THE CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATING THE “AGE OF CONSENT?” WHAT YOU SAW/READ ABOUT IN THE VIDEO/ARTICLE?