Your friend tells you an adult at the school is always touching them and it feels weird.

Do you tell them they're worrying about nothing?

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WHY DRAW THE LINE

WHEN TO DRAW THE LINE

HOW TO DRAW THE LINE

When we ignore signs of sexual violence, we contribute to its silencing. Any sexual contact between a person younger than 18 years of age and a person of authority is legally considered sexual assault.

Sexual assault is sexual contact with another person without their consent. This may occur by isolating a student from the rest of their classmates and by using authority in an intimidating and threatening manner – these can all be signs of sexual assault.

There is always more than one option for a bystander. You can:

  • Support and believe: Listen to them, ask them if they are okay and encourage them to speak with someone.
  • Report it: Tell someone you trust - a teacher, a principal, a parent/caregiver or elder.
WHY DRAW THE LINE

When we ignore signs of sexual violence, we contribute to its silencing. Any sexual contact between a person younger than 18 years of age and a person of authority is legally considered sexual assault.

WHEN TO DRAW THE LINE

Sexual assault is sexual contact with another person without their consent. This may occur by isolating a student from the rest of their classmates and by using authority in an intimidating and threatening manner – these can all be signs of sexual assault.

HOW TO DRAW THE LINE

There is always more than one option for a bystander. You can:

  • Support and believe: Listen to them, ask them if they are okay and encourage them to speak with someone.
  • Report it: Tell someone you trust - a teacher, a principal, a parent/caregiver or elder.
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