Nest Lancashire
Workshop - The one'The one' can be used to talk about healthy relationships and the topic of consent. We want students to think about what might a healthy relationship looks like, what consent means and who they can contact if they need help.Questions to explore the topic:What does a healthy relationship look like?What does an abusive relationship look like?What is abuse?What is consent?How can you tell if someone has given consent?What are examples of someone being pressured into giving consent?How can you tell if another person consents to a sexual relationship?ConsequencesWould you know where to turn for help?Exercise – The oneIn pairs or small groups, complete the Nest comic (draw or write) to see how the story might end. (20 minutes)Share completed stories with the rest of the group.The One - FactsheetWhat does a healthy relationship look like?HappinessRespectUnderstandingBeing listened toDisagreements can be resolved Respecting each other's opinionsSupportEncouragementWhat does and unhealthy relationship look like?Being disrespectfulControlling behaviourTelling you how to behave, dress and who to be friends withMaking you feel bad about yourselfConstantly criticising you and putting you downCalling you namesForcing you to do things you don't want to doHurting youWhat is abuse?Psychological abuse? Jealous, possessive and controlling behaviour? Telling you what you are and aren’t allowed to doEmotional abuse? Use of fear, guilt, shame and intimidation to wear you down? Telling you that you are useless? Telling you that wouldn’t be able to cope without themVerbal abuse? Humiliating you in front of others? Constantly criticising you? Making you feel worthlessPhysical abuse? Using violence to get what they want? Hurting you to control you? Pushing, hitting, kicking, slapping, holding you downSexual abuse? Forcing you to have sex when you don’t want to? Forcing you to be intimate when you say noFinancial abuse? Preventing you from earning your own money? Controlling what you spend? Making you ask for permission to buy somethingWhat is consent?Giving permission for something to happen or agreeing to do somethingBeing comfortable with that decision. Consent has to be given freely, you cannot be forced to consent to somethingIf you are doing something because you feel like you have to, that's not consentYou are responsible for getting consent every time you engage in sexual activityConsent to one type of sexual activity does not mean consent to anything elseHow can you tell if someone has given consent?Talk to your partnerCheck their body language – are they tense, have they stopped kissing you, do they not want to be touched, are they pushing you away? These are signs of non-consent – People do not have to say the word 'no' to express non-consentMake sure they are able to consent – if someone is drunk, unconscious or asleep they cannot legally consentAnyone under the age of 16 cannot legally consent to sexual activityWhat are examples of someone being pressured into giving consent?Making you feel bad for saying noMaking you feel like you have no choiceCalling you frigidTelling you "you would if you really loved me"Encouraging you to drink/take drugs to make you Making you 'prove' you are not straight/lesbian/gay/bi/transgender30 second video on consent: ConsequencesGetting in trouble with the police – any sexual activity without gaining consent is a crimeRape and sexual assault carry prison sentences – maximum sentence for rape is life in prisonBeing labelled as an abuser/rapist – what would you think of someone who you knew had sexually assaulted or raped another person? What should I do if I am in an unhealthy relationship?Talk to an adult you can trust. This could be a parent, carer, relative, a teacher or a friend. Contact Nest Lancashire. Nest has been set up to support young people who have been affected by crime or subjected to threats bullying or harassment. You can speak to Nest in confidence and their friendly advisers will help you find the best way forward. They can offer support in a way that suits you best and all services are free of charge. Find out more at . If you are in immediate danger always call 999. ................
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