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Five things you can do right now to grow consent culture

Students like you deserve to learn, lead and thrive in schools that are free from sexual harassment and sexual assault. You know what your school needs to address sexual violence in schools; now is the time to take action to make your voice heard. Young people have always been at the forefront of transformative movements, and the movement against sexual violence is no different.

  • Consent Awareness Week is a national campaign dedicated to promoting education, dialogue, and action around the practice of clear, voluntary, and ongoing consent.

    Dates: Sept 21-26, 2026. Learn more here: https://www.highschooltoo.ca/consent-awareness-week-students

  • Be BRAVE: Students Showing Up for Students with Care and Consent

    A friend texts you at 2 am, saying something happened. You want to help, but you just don't know what to say. That's okay. The BRAVE Model can help you show up with care when a friend trusts you with something hard. According to Statistics Canada (2024), over 90% of young people who experience sexual harassment or assault don't report or access services. They turn to a friend. Be ready for that moment. This interactive workshop is a brave space for everyone to learn th simple steps to support someone you care about.

    The BRAVE Model: Begin by listening, Respect confidentiality, Ask what support looks like, Validate, and Empathize with yourself and the person you're supporting. This session connects to the Ontario Health and Physical Education curriculum on healthy relationships and consent. Come to Be BRAVE to learn how to show up for a friend with care, honesty, and confidence, without the pressure to have all the answers. You don't have to be perfect. You just have to be BRAVE.

  • Most people tell a friend before they tell anyone else that they have been sexually harassed or assaulted. The BRAVE Model© is five simple steps to respond with care. Learn more to bring the BRAVE model to your school board.

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  • There are free posters below that you can download and print for your school. They were co-created by the Consent Futures Fellows and graphic designer TIm Singleton.

Consent Awareness Week (and all year round)

Download the whole set here, or click on any poster below to grab your favourite.

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