Building a Culture of Consent at the University of Toronto – Audio Companion

Learn about consent, healthy communication, and sexual violence prevention through this audio companion to the Quercus module, specifically designed for students to build a campus culture rooted in care, respect, accountability, and informed, ongoing consent. As of September 2024, this module is mandatory for all students living in residence.

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Building a Culture of Consent at the University of Toronto | Part 1

Part 1: Section A: Welcome

Part 1: Section A: Module Learning Objectives 

Part 1: Section A: Navigation and Accessibility Overview

Part 1: Section A: Accessibility

Part 1: Section A: Quick Links

Part 1: Section A: Reminder

Part 1: Section A: Reflection

Part 1: Section A: Optional Learn More

Part 1: Section A: Activity

Part 1: Section A: Sources

Part 1: Section B: Content Caution and Care

Part 1: Section B: Support Services

Part 1: Section B: Learning and Unlearning Discomfort

Part 1: Section B: Formatting of the Terminology

Part 1: Section B: Language

Part 1: Section C: Land Acknowledgement and Reflection

Part 1: Section C: What Is a Land Acknowledgement?

Part 1: Section C: Why Are Land Acknowledgements Important?

Part 1: Section D: Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre

Part 1: Section D: Video: Introduction to the Centre

Building a Culture of Consent at the University of Toronto | Part 2

Part 2: Section A: Introduction

Part 2: Section A: What Is Consent?

Part 2: Section A: Policy Definition of Consent

Part 2: Section A: Voluntary Agreement

Part 2: Section A: Positive

Part 2: Section A: Active

Part 2: Section A: Ongoing

Part 2: Section A: Revokable

Part 2: Section A: When Can Consent Not Be Obtained?

Part 2: Section B: Introduction

Part 2: Section B: Culture of Consent on Campus and Beyond

Building a Culture of Consent at the University of Toronto | Part 3

Part 3: Section A: Content Caution and Care Reminder

Part 3: Section A: What Is Sexual Violence?

Part 3: Section A: What Is Sexuality?

Part 3: Section A: What Is Gender Identity?

Part 3: Section A: What Is Gender Expression?

Part 3: Section A: What Constitutes Sexual Violence?

Part 3: Section A: What Is Sexual Assault?

Part 3: Section A: What Is Sexual Harassment?

Part 3: Section A: What Is Cyber Sexual Harassment?

Part 3: Section A: What Is Gender-Based Harassment?

Part 3: Section A: What Is Cyber Sexual Violence?

Part 3: Section A: What Is Stalking?

Part 3: Section A: What Is Indecent Exposure?

Part 3: Section A: What Is Voyeurism?

Part 3: Section B: A Prevalent Misconception

Part 3: Section B: How Do Power and Privilege Connect to Sexual Violence?

Part 3: Section B: Power and Privilege as Students

Part 3: Section B: Understanding Power Imbalances

Part 3: Section C: Content Caution and Care Reminder

Part 3: Section C: How Do Oppression and Marginalization Connect to Sexual Violence?

Part 3: Section C: Just and Equitable World

Building a Culture of Consent at the University of Toronto | Part 4

Part 4: Section A: Unpacking Consent

Part 4: Section A: Flirting

Part 4: Section A: Consent and Alcohol and Other Substances

Part 4: Section A: Table

Part 4: Section A: Judgement-Free Support

Part 4: Section A: Consent Beyond Sex or the Physical Body

Part 4: Section B: Introduction

Part 4: Section B: Power and Privilege

Part 4: Section B: Creating and Setting Healthy Boundaries

Part 4: Section B: Types of Boundaries

Part 4: Section B: What Do Healthy Boundaries in Sexual Relationships Feel and Look Like?

Part 4: Section C: Introduction

Part 4: Section C: Examples

Part 4: Section C: Types of Boundaries

Part 4: Section C: #CheckInForConsent

Building a Culture of Consent at the University of Toronto | Part 5

Part 5: Section A: Overview

Part 5: Section A: Key Features

Part 5: Section A: You Have Options

Part 5: Section A: Defining Disclosures and Reports

Part 5: Section A: Other Intersecting Policies

Building a Culture of Consent at the University of Toronto | Part 6

Part 6: Section A: Introduction

Part 6: Section A: Supporting Those Around You

Part 6: Section B: Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre

Part 6: Section B: Contact the Centre