The Criminal Code of Canada defines consent as the voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity.
Consent must be an active process, without the influence of coercion. One should never assume consent.
Consent is an active agreement
Wear your best blue on Friday, March 5 to show your support for consent and against sexual violence. Don’t forget to tag us on social media!
Tips for Ensuring Digital Consent
Before taking photos or videos of anyone and posting them online, make sure the following things are considered:
Tips Protecting Your Privacy Online
Consent must be obtained prior to recording or taking photos of someone. This includes family, friends, coworkers, students and strangers. If you are going to record or take photos of a child, you must obtain permission from their parents before you do so. Do not post anything online without consent as it may violate the Privacy Act of Canada.
Sexting
“Sexting” is a term used to describe the sharing of intimate photos or videos with another person. The content can range from sexually driven texts and partial or full nude photos, to sexual videos or pornography. Very often, sexting occurs between couples or people who are dating, but it can also happen between friends or groups via a range of devices, technologies and online spaces.
Most commonly, sexting occurs through text, private message on social networks, or apps such as Kik, Ooyoo and Instagram, FaceTime or Skype. It is not okay to share these images or videos between your friends or to post them online. If you and your intimate partner stop being in a relationship, then you should delete those images or videos as you no longer have consent to them. If your partner asks you to delete them, delete them.
Scott Thomas – Human Rights, Diversity and Inclusion Officer
902-563-1875
scott_thomas@cbu.ca
Dear Sister: Letters From Survivors of Sexual Violence by Lisa-Factora-Borchers
Written On The Body: Letters from Trans and Non-binary Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence by Lexie Bean
Male Victims of Sexual Assault by Gillian Mezey
Healing with the Seven Sacred Teachings is a colouring book for survivors who have been sexually violated, and their supporters. This book takes its inspiration and guidance from the original “We believe you” book from the Office of Sexual Violence Support and Education at Ryerson University in Toronto.
We Believe You – A Colouring Book for Survivors and Supporters is an initiative of the Office of Sexual Violence Support and Education at Ryerson University in Toronto.
If you are meeting someone you met through an online dating app such as Tinder, Grinder, Plenty of Fish or through a social media app, here are some safety tips to consider: