Critical Communication + Conversations Concerning Consent.

Note from Faith: Hello everyone, it is an honor to share an excerpt from one of our supporting partner organizations called Helping Survivors. I strongly encourage you to review their website and page. The information is applicable, palatable and inviting for all of appropriate and consensual age to learn for growth. When we learn and practice how to communicate even the uncomfortable, we become emboldened and confident. This is the season where we truly break out of our comfort zones and confidently talk about proper definitions aligning with consent, enthusiastic consent and sexual abuse/harassment. Men, you become one of stature, caliber and worthy of respect. Women, you become alluring, captivating and mature in your wellbeing and emotional health.

I hope you find the information helpful!

I love you all, Your Faith.

I’d be happy to share more about our organization.

Helping Survivors is an online resource committed to supporting individuals who have experienced sexual assault and abuse. Our mission is to empower survivors by providing access to reliable information, guidance on legal options, and connections to trauma-informed care and support services. Our role is primarily educational and advocacy-based.

We aim to raise awareness about the effects of sexual violence, help survivors understand their rights, and connect them to professional assistance. We also collaborate with legal and mental health professionals to ensure that survivors have access to accurate and compassionate support.

What are the core elements of consent?

There are key factors that constitute consent. These include:

1) Clear: Consent must be clear. Both individuals must be willing and able to give permission.

2) Coherent: Individuals must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If one of the partners is asleep or otherwise not fully awake and functioning, there is no capacity for consent.

3) Continuous: If one of the partners wants to stop activity at any point, the other partner must respect their wishes. Thus, consent must be maintained throughout the entire activity.

4) Freely Given: Consent must be freely given and not extracted through threats, manipulation, exploitation, assumption, or other forcible means. There can be no coercion.

Our long-term goals include expanding our network of partners both nationally and internationally, participating in conferences that address trauma recovery, victim advocacy, and prevention, and continuing to strengthen global collaborations that improve survivor access to justice and healing.

You can learn more about our work at https://helpingsurvivors.org/.

Warm regards,

Claire Claire Willis

Outreach Director |

Helping Survivors website: www.helpingsurvivors.org

email: pr@helpingsurvivors.org