ACT4CONSENT

Consent is an important issue for all members of the European Union, as it is recognised as a fundamental human right. Understanding the importance of consent is key to building healthy relationships, preventing sexual assault and harassment, and creating a safer and more inclusive society.

ACT4CONSENT intends to develop a new approach to education to support secondary school teachers and other youth educators in dealing with the issue of consent directly with young people, through active and meaningful educational interventions.

ACT4CONSENT will develop and implement:

• Continuous professional development for teachers and counselors, including educational resources for teachers and educators to address the issue of consent and a massive open online learning (MOOC) platform.
• ACT4CONSENT – A drama and storytelling resource pack for talking about consent, including classroom activities for students and self-study materials for parents and students.
• Piloting and promotional events in each country
  

The goals of the ACT4CONSENT project are as follows:

• Increase awareness and understanding of the concept of consent.
• Develop communication skills among teachers, students and parents to discuss consent.
• Build empathy and respect in local school communities.
• Confront harmful social norms and values that affect young people.
• Foster a sense of community and create a safe school environment for everyone.
• Provide support and resources to teachers, parents and students to deal with consent issues