Posts about: Consent education

‘Do I have to get it in writing?’ Even with compulsory lessons, some teens are confused about how consent works

‘Do I have to get it in writing?’ Even with compulsory lessons, some teens are confused about how consent works

Consent education has been mandatory in Australian schools since 2023. Amid growing public understanding we need to reduce sexual violence and teach young people about healthy relationships, consent is now part of the national curriculum until Year 10. But is this education working? Our research with teens suggest some young people are not coming away with an adequate understanding of consent […]…