Your sister tells you that her husband won't allow her to go on birth control.
Do you change the subject?
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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.