You don't have to do anything that you don't want to do. If you're being pressured to do something you're not comfortable with, that's called coercion, even if it's your significant other. Sexual consent means that two people are actively willing to engage in a particular sexual behavior and express their consent by saying "Yes! That is ok with me." But just because someone consents to engage in one kind of behavior, doesn't mean they have agreed to engaged in another. You have the right to change your mind about what you want or not want to do at any time!
Saying Yes or No: What Is Consent?
Animated, subtitled video that explores what consent is. Created by Amaze in the USA, so does include some American terminology.
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Black Dog Institute
Black Dog Institute
Black Dog Institute
Online tools and mobile apps for your mental health and wellbeing developed and successfully tested through research trials that you can access anywhere at no cost.
Therapeutic options
Therapeutic options
Therapeutic options
Just as there are no right or wrong reactions to trauma, there is no one way to heal. Laurel House counsellors will work with you to find an approach that feels right for you.
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Get The Facts
Get The Facts
Get The Facts
Website with facts about sex, STI’s, relationships and other topics for teens. Includes an ask a health professional function.
The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse
The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse
The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse
Information in multiple formats to inform supporters of people with disability about various topics related to sexual abuse.
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AMAZE - Age appropriate puberty and sex education videos
AMAZE - Age appropriate puberty and sex education videos
AMAZE - Age appropriate puberty and sex education videos
Animated videos that empower healthy relationships. Available in any language.
Teaching people with intellectual disabilities about sexual consent
Teaching people with intellectual disabilities about sexual consent
Teaching people with intellectual disabilities about sexual consent
A guide for supporters of people with disability to be able to continue and improve discussions about consent.
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About forensic medical examinations
About forensic medical examinations
About forensic medical examinations
This fact sheet explains what forensic medical examinations are, what to expect if you choose to have one, and how to request one.
Confidentiality & safety
Confidentiality & safety
Confidentiality & safety
Laurel House takes the confidentiality of its clients and their personal and other information, very seriously.
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