about the project
This is a project to inform, raise awareness and create discussion about consent between individuals in a sexual context.
What is consent to us?
”A person consents if [they] agree by choice, and have the freedom and capacity to make that choice.”
Sexual Offences Act 2003, Section 74
We simplify the law down to Elements which everyone can understand and remember:
Agreement by Choice
Freedom to Make and Change your Choice.
Capacity to Make a Choice.
These elements contain their own information and issues.
This is what we teach: how to apply the elements to every situation.
What we do
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Our workshops explain our concept of consent (the Elements model) then we apply it to your community.
We can adapt our workshops by:
Using customised scenarios for our discussions.
Providing consent tools that work best within your community.
Confirm your venue and event rules with attendees.
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We provide materials such as posters and flyers to draw attention to consent in high-risk areas.
Our materials are designed to be offensive and eye-catching to draw attention. Even if they only read one line, we have people thinking about consent generally.
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Every venue should have a procedure to report incidents of sexual offences. Procedures depend on the nature of the venue so we can adapt to the situation.
These can include:
Designated points of contact.
Covert reporting methods (e.g., Ask for Angela).
Training for staff on what to do if they receive a report.
Promotion of reputable third party support services.
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We can provide training to staff or volunteers including a workshop on what consent is, how to explain consent to others and what to do if they see issues.
Training will include the established Reporting Procedures which all staff need to know.