"PROOF OF CONSENT"

How drunk is too drunk to give effective consent to sex? Jake and Erica are in the same Calculus class. They become study partners. One night they go to a party. Alcohol mixes with sex. Did someone cross the line, or did both behave irresponsibly? You decide.

The story of Jake and Erica represents an all too common experience among students. This program engages the audience in a sophisticated discussion of the issues surrounding sexual assault and alcohol. To date, no two audiences have held the same opinion. Students utilize their evaluative skills to apply the definition of sexual assault to this challenging case study. Both men and women have a voice. What are the consequences of wearing provocative clothing? Who is responsible for sexual communication? How can one person feel violated and the other think the same experience was consensual?

The testimony of Erica and Jake provides the reality that students need to engage with an issue. Our presenters get students talking and thinking as we skillfully and entertainingly confront common rape myths and tear down conventional defenses around acquaintance rape. We achieve the difficult goal of decreasing male defensiveness without being staged or preachy. Emphasis is on the importance of setting standards and expectations, both personally and as a campus community. The program closes with a powerful message that moves beyond just the legality of certain behaviors. Students learn the consequences of leaving romantic situations to the realm of assumptions and beer goggles. Community members learn to take responsibility not only for their own behavior, but also for others, fostering trust and respect.

Post-program single-sex break-out groups are available to tackle additional gender specific topics and concerns. Additionally, a popular orientation program plus is our presenters’ ability to utilize your school’s policy definition to decide the case!

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