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Relationships 101
Sexual Violence and Healthy Relationships
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Consent | An informed, enthusiastic, and ongoing agreement to engage in physical or sexual activity. |
| Healthy Relationship | A relationship characterized by mutual respect, trust, communication, and emotional support. |
| Sexual Violence | Any form of violence or abuse that involves sexual contact or behavior, including rape, sexual assault, and harassment. |
| Boundries | Clear limits or rules that define what is and is not acceptable behavior in a relationship. |
| Coercion | Using manipulation, threats, or force to get someone to engage in physical or sexual activity. |
| Glasslight | A form of emotional manipulation where a person makes someone question their own sanity or memory. |
| Intimate Partner Violence | Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse within a romantic relationship. |
| Rape Culture | A culture that perpetuates and normalizes sexual violence, often through victim-blaming and objectification. |
| Trauma-Informed care | An approach to supporting survivors of trauma that acknowledges the impact of trauma and provides a safe and supportive environment. |
| Victim-Blaming | Shifting the responsibility for a crime or harm from the perpetrator to the victim. |