{"id":17,"date":"2021-10-22T10:31:06","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T09:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-services\/?p=17"},"modified":"2022-03-15T11:29:49","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T11:29:49","slug":"consent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-services\/2021\/10\/22\/consent\/","title":{"rendered":"Consent. Get It. Full Stop."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">The University of Kent has launched a sex-positive\u202fcampaign to cultivate and strengthen a culture of consent in our community of staff and students<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everyone s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">hould be able to explore their\u00a0sexuality\u00a0with confidence, and\u00a0we\u00a0know that consent is key\u00a0and necessary for all sexual activity.\u00a0Getting consent might at first seem tricky\u00a0so,\u00a0we have created a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/guides\/consent\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">campaign page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0where you can\u00a0learn about what consent is\u00a0and\u00a0read\u00a0some\u00a0tips on how to e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">nsure you have it,\u00a0and how\u00a0you can\u00a0give it clearly to your partner(s).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We are also organising events and initiatives for you to take part in. Follow\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/consentgetit\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">#ConsentGetIt<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fto stay up-to-date and\u00a0find out\u00a0how to join.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We are\u00a0actively working on making sure that we\u2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2026are<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0transparent\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">with you about our approach and\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">response to sexual misconduct and harassment<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2026clearly inform you of the\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">procedures, expectations, and actions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202ftaken within the university are.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2026give you all the information you need about the\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">support we offer<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fand how you can access it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As part of our aim to be transparent with you and make sure you know where to get support, we have put together the following guides:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/guides\/student-support-sexual-assault-and-harassment-visual-guide\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to get support for Sexual Assault and Harassment<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/guides\/support-visual-guide-finding-health-support-services\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to find Health and Emergency Services<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/guides\/visual-guide-sexual-assault-and-harassment-meeting\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What happens in a\u202fSexual Assault and Harassment Meeting<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"27\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/guides\/visual-guide-sexual-assault-responders\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What happens in Sexual Assault Responders Meeting<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Will you help us put a full stop to sexual assault and misconduct?<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Join us in making\u202four university the safest it can be.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Written by Filipa Paes, third year student, on 22.10.21<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to comment on or contribute to a podcast or article for Student Services, email us at <a href=\"mailto:StudentServicesWeb@kent.ac.uk\">StudentServicesWeb@kent.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check out further articles on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/student-services\/conduct-and-complaints#articles\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consent<\/span><\/a> and<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/student-services\/faith-and-belief#articles\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Support and Wellbeing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span 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