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Consent is the bare minimum. Respect is the standard - building healthy relationships through communication, mutuality, safety, trust, and respect.” This aligns with The Center for Respect’s emphasis on consent as the baseline and on mutuality, safety, and clear communication as part of healthier relationships

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Consent Is the Bare Minimum: Build Relationships on Respect

When I say consent is the bare minimum, people sometimes misunderstand what I mean. They hear “bare minimum” and think I’m minimizing the importance of

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Consent Is the Bare Minimum: Build Relationships on Respect

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Consent Is the Bare Minimum: Build Relationships on Respect

20+ Consecutive Years at the Same Schools

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More Than a Yes: What Healthy Consent Really Looks Like

Student Self-Leadership: Moving Beyond Peer Pressure

The First Night of College: A Parent’s Most Important Talk

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