Consent is Hot, Assault is Not: Always Ask First!

Although DanceSafe is mostly known for harm reduction related to recreational drug use, we are also an organization that believes in the importance of affirmative, informed consent. Affirmative and informed consent is a knowing, voluntary, and mutual decision among all participants to engage in sexual activity.  Consent can be given by words and/or actions, as long as those words and/or actions create clear permission regarding willingness to engage in the sexual activity. Silence or lack of resistance does not affirm consent. The definition of consent does not vary based upon a participant’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender...