The expectations of our academic community with respect to sexual misconduct can be summarized as follows: In order for individuals to engage in sexual activity of any kind with each other, there must be clear, conscious and voluntary consent before and during the sexual activity. Consent is sexual permission. Consent can be given by word or action, but nonverbal consent is not as clear as talking about what you want and don`t want sexually. Consent to any form of sexual activity cannot automatically be considered consent to any other form of sexual activity. Prior consent does not mean consent to future sexual activity. Silence or passivity – without actions proving permission – cannot be considered consent. Once consent has been given, it can be revoked at any time. It must be clearly stated that consent will be withdrawn; The withdrawal of consent requires external demonstration through intelligible words or actions that clearly express that a party is no longer willing to engage in sexual activity. As soon as consent is revoked, sexual touching must cease immediately.

Remember, being drunk is not a free pass. If you are drunk and perform a sexual act on another drunk person, you are responsible for your behavior. The person initiating the sexual act is responsible for obtaining consent. Moreover, there is a difference between seduction and coercion/exploitation. Coercing someone to have sex violates this policy in the same way as physically forcing someone to have sex. Coercion and exploitation occur, for example, when a person is under inappropriate pressure to have sex, or when drugs or alcohol are given to facilitate sexual assault (as discussed below). Because alcohol or drug use can call into question the capacity to consent, sober sex is less likely to raise such issues. When alcohol or other drugs are consumed, a person is considered incapable of giving valid consent if they cannot fully understand the details of a sexual interaction (who, what, when, where, why or how) because they are unable to adequately understand the situation. People who consent to sex must be able to understand what they are doing. For the purposes of this policy, “no” always means “no” and “yes” does not always mean “yes”. Anything that is not clear, conscious and voluntary to all sexual activity is equivalent to a “no”.

(3) Under subsection 45-5-502 and this section, the following definitions apply: Sexual consent is an agreement to participate in sexual activity. Before you have sex with someone, you need to know if they also want to have sex with you. It`s also important to be honest with your partner about what you want and don`t want. The age of sexual consent is the age a person must be to be legally capable of consenting to sexual relations. Adults who have sex with a person under the age of consent are liable to imprisonment and registration as sex offenders. The age of consent varies by region in the United States and by country. There may also be other laws that define the age of sexual consent by state. Learn more about your area`s laws on the National Network on Rape, Abuse and Incest (RAINN). It can be difficult to cope with what has happened.

If you`re unsure whether a crime took place legally, or if you have other questions about a state`s law and its application to a particular event, you can consult an attorney or contact local law enforcement for help. Without consent, sexual activity (including oral sex, genital touching and vaginal penetration) is sexual assault or rape. When you engage in sexual activity, consent is about communication. And this should happen every time for any type of activity. Consent to a one-time activity does not mean that an individual gives consent to other activities or the same activity on other occasions. For example, if you agree to kiss someone, you don`t give them permission to undress you. Having sex with someone in the past does not give that person permission to have sex with you again in the future. It`s important to discuss boundaries and expectations with your partner before engaging in sexual behavior. A person who has not yet reached the legal age of consent as defined by the State, (ii) a current or previous appointment or a social or sexual relationship alone, or the manner of dressing of the person involved in the conduct in question with the accused, does not constitute consent; and rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse may have different legal definitions. In general, rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse are forms of violence where sexual contact occurs without consent – including vaginal or penetration, oral sex and genital touch. Here are some signs that a person may not be able to understand the facts, nature, extent or impact of a situation due to alcohol or drug use and may no longer be able to make a clear decision about giving consent: Consent and obtaining consent are about Set your personal boundaries and respect your partner`s – and check when things are unclear.