Reading your partner’s body language will help you know if they are comfortable or not. If your partner is not comfortable or unsure, you should stop. They may not be ready, or they may have changed their mind.

Consent is when one person gives permission to another person to do something. You need consent to: Both people always need to give consent to any sexual activity. You can ask for consent by saying: There are two types of consent: Your partner can give consent by: Your partner may not give consent. If they have not given consent, they might:

If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence, help is available. Let’s learn how to recognize unhealthy behaviours and identify trusted sources of support.

Intimate partner violence refers to a pattern of behaviour in any current or former intimate relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over a partner. It includes threats of actions that frighten, intimidate or injure the other person.

Sexual violence is touching someone’s body in a sexual way without permission, sex without consent, forcing someone to engage in other sexual acts, or making unwanted sexually harassing comments. Let’s learn about different types of sexual violence through these videos: Nothing a person says or does gives another person the right to force them into any sexual act against their will or to use violence against them. Remember that no matter what the circumstances, you have the right to choose when, with whom, and how you want to be sexual.

Sometimes we see someone being bullied and are not sure what to do. You don’t have to be a superhero to support a friend who is being bullied. Just being an upstander can go a long way. An upstander is someone who stands up for others when they see bullying happening. 🛡️ Stay Safe Think about how to keep yourself and the other person safe. If there is a risk of harm, move to a safer place or seek help. 🤝 Show Support Let the person know they are not alone.

Bullying is when one person hurts, harms, or is mean to another person over and over again. Some bullies may be mean by repeatedly tripping, hitting or pushing someone, while other bullies may leave a person out or not invite them to join games or group activities. Other bullies may send mean messages through text or social media over and over again. 🏥Call these numbers if you need to talk to someone, or report to relevant support services below:

Violence is when someone uses force, power, or threats to hurt themselves, another person, or a group. It can cause physical injury, emotional harm, or take away someone’s safety and rights