Abstract
This paper is an examination of consent education in K-12 schools in the United States. Each state determines its own consent education policies. Most states do not require consent education despite high rates of adolescent sexual activity and increasing rates of sexual violence in adolescents. This paper examines the integration of adolescent sexual violence, harassment, and bullying. Considerations of current research shows an increase in adolescent experiences of sexual violence and connections to sexual harassment and bullying. Additionally, this paper explores consent education through classroom guidance lessons and cross-curricular implementation. Examination of consent education as a preventative measure for sexual violence, harassment, and bullying in adolescents involves exploring causes and motivations for these types of violence.
Date of Award
Spring 5-3-2022
Document Type
Capstone Paper
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Counselor Education - Graduate Studies
First Advisor
Mary Fawcett
Location
Winona
Recommended Citation
Olson, Alexis, "Examining Consent Education as a Preventative Measure for Sexual Violence, Harassment, and Bullying in Adolescents" (2022). Counselor Education Capstones. 159.
https://openriver.winona.edu/counseloreducationcapstones/159
Included in
Counseling Commons, Elementary Education Commons, Health and Physical Education Commons, Secondary Education Commons, Student Counseling and Personnel Services Commons
