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Beyond their basic education needs, it’s important for teens to learn about healthy relationships for a number of reasons, since knowing how to create strong connections helps build self-esteem and autonomy in humans. But knowing how to create healthy relationships also helps young people prevent sexual assault.
Read MoreSexual pestering and sexual bullying are two different things. While Title IX officers are saying that sexual pestering (manipulating or pressuring someone to have sex) is on the rise on college campuses, sexual bullying can happen as early as middle school and is becoming a common part of the high school experience.
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Teaching teens about consent is crucial to their personal empowerment and one of the best ways to arm them against unwanted sexual experiences. However, a recent study shows that nearly 50 percent of teenagers are confused by consent.
Read MoreI know that the idea of talking to your teen about sexual assault can make most adults feel extremely uncomfortable, but having (and normalizing) conversations around sexual ethics, consent, harassment and assault is an essential component to a teen’s ability to make wise choices in the future.
Read MoreThe pandemic taught us to think differently about, well, everything. As we continue to roll out the vaccine, we will likely remain cautious about our health and social practices. But what will re-entry look like for our youth?
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