Building Consent Culture
By the end of this workshop teens will be able: to define consent and recognize different forms of coercion; know their legal rights; confidently express their boundaries; respect the boundaries of others; and accept rejection graciously.
What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 12
Intermediate Level
The Building Consent Culture workshop is designed to empower teenagers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to establish healthy relationships, set personal boundaries, and respect the autonomy of others. Teens will learn their legal rights and how to advocate for them. With the tools gained from this workshop, teens will be better equipped to navigate interpersonal challenges, laying the foundation for positive and healthy relationships throughout their lives. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1) Define consent and recognize different forms of coercion. 2) Understand their own boundaries and how to respect the boundaries of others. 3) Confidently express their boundaries and accept rejection graciously. 4) Know their legal rights and how to advocate for them.
Learning Goals
To educate teens with a comprehensive understanding of consent and its pivotal role in fostering a healthier and more inclusive society.To empower teens with the confidence to practice consent in their daily lives, engage in open discussions about it, and become advocates for building consent culture in their communities.
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Building Consent Culture
Intro
- Helen Quinn Pasin's path to becoming a sexuality educator
- #MeToo movement: origins, purpose, and global impact
- Prevalence of sexual violence (data)
Title IX
- Student needs: reporting, accountability, sex education, support
- Discussion: when and where consent is relevant
Consent, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment
- Boundaries and making decisions
Legal Role of Consent & Rights
Saying No & Accepting Rejection
-Scenario group discussion
Importance of Speaking Out & Seeking Help Other Details
Parental Guidance
Content Warning: Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Relationship Abuse
Please note that these topics will be defined and discussed without going into graphic details. Topics will be defined and students will learn the laws around abuse.
Pre-Requisites
A basic understanding of sex and sexual activity is recommended, but not required.
This workshop is relevant for age 13-19 (7th-12th grade). Whether you're heading to high school or college in the coming years, this is an essential convo.
Supply List
The course is a 48 minute video. You will receive the link to Google Drive in the "Welcome Post" upon purchasing this class.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
RAINN, Amaze.org, PBS, National Brief for Intimate Partner Violence
Joined November, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
I currently work as the Sr. Special Programs Coordinator for Women, Gender & Sexuality at Bristol Community College.
I've done this Building Consent Culture workshop in Chicago Public Schools 28 times reaching over 400 students.
I'm a certified sexuality educator by Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (150 hours) currently undergoing AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) supervision.
I'm trained in the Our Whole Lives curriculum and facilitated sex ed to 4th-6th graders for two years.
I have a Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Italian Studies from Santa Clara University. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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Ages: 13-18
