Consent, alcohol & drugs | The Good Society

Know the laws related to consent in relation to physically intimate encounters and online behaviours such as sharing of images and where to seek accurate information, advice and support.
Understand that consent is a complex area and it is each individual’s responsibility within the situation to ensure they are being clear about whether they are giving and receiving consent from the others involved.
Propose practical and realistic ways to behave ethically in relationships to ensure all encounters are consensual.
Identify cues in real-life situations and practical and realistic ways to communicate when consent is and isn't being given.
Identify practical ways that a bystander can intervene if they are concerned about whether a situation is consensual or not.

Know the laws related to consent in relation to physically intimate encounters and online behaviours such as sharing of images and where to seek accurate information, advice and support.
Understand that consent is a complex area and it is each individual’s responsibility within the situation to ensure they are being clear about whether they are giving and receiving consent from the others involved.
Propose practical and realistic ways to behave ethically in relationships to ensure all encounters are consensual.
Identify cues in real-life situations and practical and realistic ways to communicate when consent is and isn't being given.
Identify practical ways that a bystander can intervene if they are concerned about whether a situation is consensual or not.

You need to be 18 years or older to drink alcohol.
There are strict laws around who can give consent and how consent is given and it is an individual’s responsibility to ensure they have full consent.
If someone is too intoxicated or affected by other substances to drive, then they are unable to give or gain consent.
If a person says ‘yes’ but they were too frightened to say no, then it is not consent.
When dealing with situations or issues about consent it’s always important to double check that you are reading it right.
Having the skills to understand, give and receive consent can help people to have safe and respectful relationships.

You need to be 18 years or older to drink alcohol.
There are strict laws around who can give consent and how consent is given and it is an individual’s responsibility to ensure they have full consent.
If someone is too intoxicated or affected by other substances to drive, then they are unable to give or gain consent.
If a person says ‘yes’ but they were too frightened to say no, then it is not consent.
When dealing with situations or issues about consent it’s always important to double check that you are reading it right.
Having the skills to understand, give and receive consent can help people to have safe and respectful relationships.

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