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Let's Talk Consent
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. As a complement to the Educate, Support, Prevent tip sheet, this infographic is designed to be shared directly with youth in your programs. It explains consent using youth-friendly language, and it provides resources to help youth understand age-of-consent laws and other related topics. It also includes hotlines for youth to obtain confidential support if they have been affected by sexual assault.