Kids in the Know

1. Someone who is drunk cannot consent to having sex.

a. True b. False

A person who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol cannot give consent.

2. Consent is required for all sexual contact.

a. True b. False

Remember, it’s up to you to take steps to make sure the other person is okay with what is happening.

3. If the other person doesn’t say the word “no”, it means they consent.

a. True b. False

If you aren’t sure if someone is saying “yes”, you need to check in and ask.

4. You don’t need to get consent if you’ve made out with the person before.

a. True b. False

Remember, consenting to one thing one time doesn’t mean the person has consented to everything, or that they consent to it happening again in the future.

5. If both people are the same age, they don’t have to get or give consent.

a. True b. False

Even for partners of the same age, each person has to be capable of consenting at the time and not have been forced or manipulated into it.

6. A person can mean “no” with an action like turning away.

a. True b. False

It’s important to pay attention to both verbal and non-verbal cues. And if you’re not sure if someone is saying “yes”, check in with them.

7. It is okay to assume the other person is consenting if that person isn’t fighting back.

a. True b. False

Remember, each person has to explicitly let the other person know they want the sexual contact.

8. Alcohol and drugs play a significant role in sexual assaults against teens.

a. True b. False

9. Consent is:

a. Required before any sexual contact. b. Something that both people must give and be able to give. c. Making sure the other person says or shows they want to have sexual contact. d. Something that can be taken back at any time. e. All of the above.

All of these apply when it comes to consent.

10. Most often, sexual assaults:

a. Occur in isolated places, like back lanes. b. Occur in public places or homes. c. Are committed by someone the victim knows. d. Involve physical force. e. Both b and c.

Sexual assaults often occur in public places or in homes, and usually by someone the victim knows.