CONSENT RESOURCES
YOUTH GUIDE
Healthy Relationships
Healthy Relationships
Healthy Relationships
Romantic relationships can be incredibly fun, exciting and fulfilling. However, they are most effective when they are based on strong communication skills. This module will speak to the ways in which we can build strong relationships with others and treat them with the respect they deserve.
We also recognize that relationships aren’t for everyone and understand that while this module may not relate to you personally, it is still incredibly important information to learn.
Audio Introduction: Healthy Relationships
Sexfluent Healthy Consent Guide
Sexfluent Healthy Consent Guide
Knowing how to create healthy relationships with the people who matter in our lives is an important life skill that can help us build more meaningful connections and support our mental health to make us feel happier, stronger, and more fulfilled. In this guide by Sexfluent they’ll guide you through what is (and isn’t) healthy relationships.
Safety in Relationships
During your teen years, you will have many kinds of relationships, both friendships and those that are dating relationships. In this article by Center for Young Women’s Health they’ll walk you through steps on how to be sure we all stay safe in our relationships.
Safety in Relationships
How to Maintain Body Autonomy in a Relationship
How to Maintain Body Autonomy in a Relationship
Affirming that being in a relationship or dating doesn't mean you don't get to set boundaries or make your own choices about your body. You don't have to have sex, be touched, etc, if you don't want to - even if it's your partner or you haven't communicated your boundaries before. How to figure out your boundaries, assert your right to make your own choices, communicate about your needs, recognize when your autonomy's not being respected. A video by Ceedling.
How does consent work in the digital world?
Finding, meeting and forming a relationship with people online is a common occurrence in our world. Whether it’s something seemingly small like their Instagram handle, or a big step like meeting in person - consent always needs to dictate every interaction we have online. Much like operating in the physical world, consent is necessary for everything we do in the digital world too. A video by Feminism in India.
How does consent work in the digital world?
People Talk About Dealing With Rejection
People Talk About Dealing With Rejection
Getting turned down sucks. But it ain't the end of the world! Being chill with rejection leads to a much healthier consent culture. A video by Feminism in India.
Everybody Curious - Communication
How do you tell someone you like them? What do you say when someone asks you out on a date? Communication is an essential part of consent, and it's a skill we work on throughout our entire lives! A video by Shaftesbury Kids.
Everybody Curious - Communication
How Do You Know WhenYou’re Ready?
Every Body Curious - Relationships
How does it feel to be in a relationship? What makes a relationship feel right? All healthy relationships are based on mutual respect for the people involved. Relationships of all kinds - online and offline - require open communication from all parties. A video by Shaftesbury Kids.
How Do You Know When You’re Ready
How do I know if I'm ready to date? How will I know when I'm ready to kiss someone? What if I never feel ready for any of this stuff? In this episode, the kids discover that readiness can mean different things for different folks. A video by Shaftesbury Kids.
How To Date Online - An Guide for Youth
How To Date Online - A Guide for Youth
Online dat ing involves a lot of steps, from setting up a dating profile to sending that first message. This resource walks you through every step! From sexting to photo-sharing this CANVAS Arts Action Programs produced guide has it all.
Online Dating Internet Safety - A Guide for Youth
Dating online can be risky. The internet is full of different kinds of people, and not all of t hem have good intent ions. This resource will help you deal with the hazards of dating online, as well as teach you how to move offline safely during this pandemic
Online Dating Internet Safety - A Guide for Youth
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