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Educate, Support, Prevent: Strategies to Address Sexual Coercion Among Youth

Adolescents who experience sexual coercion can face a range of sexual and reproductive health outcomes leading to significant physical, emotional, and social consequences, including a higher risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections and having unwanted pregnancies as well as increased risk of experiencing depression and anxiety. Conversations around coercion and consent should happen early and often, and they require a comprehensive approach that focuses on education, prevention, and support. This tip sheet provides tips with practical examples on how to address sexual coercion and promote consent with youth in sexual and reproductive health programming.

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