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Free Community Conversation | November 9th at 4:00 PM PST What does consent really consist of? Join us for a free, open, and welcoming conversation bringing together boys and men of all ages to explore the importance of consent, respect, communication, and accountability. Do we truly understand what consent looks like in our everyday lives? How do we recognize and respect someone else&rsquo;s boundaries? How can we create spaces where saying &ldquo;no,&rdquo; changing your mind, expressing discomfort, or speaking up is met with understanding rather than pressure, judgment, or shame?&nbsp; Together, we&rsquo;ll open up an honest conversation about: &bull;⁠ &nbsp;⁠Understanding consent: What it means, why it matters, and how it goes beyond simply saying yes or no.&bull;⁠ &nbsp;⁠Breaking the silence: Creating space for boys and men to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and learn from one another.&bull;⁠ &nbsp;⁠Respecting boundaries: Understanding that everyone has different comfort levels, and that every person deserves to have their boundaries heard and respected.&bull;⁠ &nbsp;⁠Building accountability: Learning how our words, actions, and choices can help create safer environments for everyone.&bull;⁠ &nbsp;⁠Protecting one another: Exploring how men can support each other, model healthy relationships, and contribute to a culture rooted in care, trust, and mutual respect. This conversation is NOT about blame or shame.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s about learning, listening, growing, and recognizing the role each of us can play in making our communities safer. Whether you&rsquo;re a young man still figuring things out, a father, a mentor, or someone who wants to better understand consent and healthy relationships, your voice and perspective matter. Let&rsquo;s make it easier to have these conversations, respect one another&rsquo;s boundaries, and build a culture where consent is understood, practiced, and valued by everyone.

Free Community Conversation | November 9th at 4:00 PM PST What does consent really consist of? Join us for a free, open, and welcoming conversation bringing together boys and men of all ages to explore the importance of consent, respect, communication, and accountability. Do we truly understand what consent looks like in our everyday lives? How do we recognize and respect someone else’s boundaries? How can we create spaces where saying “no,” changing your mind, expressing discomfort, or speaking up is met with understanding rather than pressure, judgment, or shame?  Together, we’ll open up an honest conversation about: •⁠  ⁠Understanding consent: What it means, why it matters, and how it goes beyond simply saying yes or no.•⁠  ⁠Breaking the silence: Creating space for boys and men to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and learn from one another.•⁠  ⁠Respecting boundaries: Understanding that everyone has different comfort levels, and that every person deserves to have their boundaries heard and respected.•⁠  ⁠Building accountability: Learning how our words, actions, and choices can help create safer environments for everyone.•⁠  ⁠Protecting one another: Exploring how men can support each other, model healthy relationships, and contribute to a culture rooted in care, trust, and mutual respect. This conversation is NOT about blame or shame.  It’s about learning, listening, growing, and recognizing the role each of us can play in making our communities safer. Whether you’re a young man still figuring things out, a father, a mentor, or someone who wants to better understand consent and healthy relationships, your voice and perspective matter. Let’s make it easier to have these conversations, respect one another’s boundaries, and build a culture where consent is understood, practiced, and valued by everyone.

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Let’s Talk About Consent: A Conversation for Boys and Men of All Ages

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