Your sister tells you that her husband won't allow her to go on birth control.
Do you change the subject?
WHY DRAW THE LINE
WHEN TO DRAW THE LINE
HOW TO DRAW THE LINE
Controlling a woman's access to birth control is considered sexual violence. Everyone has rights to control their own body. Being in a relationship does not change this right.
Sexual violence is unacceptable. Period. This includes when a person is in a relationship. Every person has control over their body and their choices must be respected.
There's always more than one option for a bystander. Take a stand safely and do something that you feel comfortable with. You could:
- Support her. Listen to her story.
- Believe her. Validate her feelings.
- Find help for her. Offer community resources and services.
Controlling a woman's access to birth control is considered sexual violence. Everyone has rights to control their own body. Being in a relationship does not change this right.
WHEN TO DRAW THE LINE
Sexual violence is unacceptable. Period. This includes when a person is in a relationship. Every person has control over their body and their choices must be respected.
HOW TO DRAW THE LINE
There's always more than one option for a bystander. Take a stand safely and do something that you feel comfortable with. You could:
- Support her. Listen to her story.
- Believe her. Validate her feelings.
- Find help for her. Offer community resources and services.
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