Teen Boundaries, Consent, and the Law: What Teens Must Know About Sexual Misconduct
An urgent and empowering guide that teaches teens how to set boundaries, understand consent, and avoid the life-changing consequences of sexual misconduct.
What you'll learn:
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What consent really means—and why it must be clear, verbal, and mutual
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Situations where a person cannot legally give consent
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What actions can lead to criminal charges—even without physical contact
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How to respect someone else’s boundaries and communicate your own
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The difference between flirting and harassment
Course content
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Section
1Understanding the Law & Consent
- 1.1 – What Is Consent, Really? 00:00:00
- 1.2 – “They Didn’t Say No” Is Not Consent 00:00:00
- 1.3 – Touching Without Permission Is a Crime 00:00:00
- 1.4 – If They’re Asleep or Passed Out, It’s Assault 00:00:00
- 1.5 – Coercion and Manipulation Aren’t Consent 00:00:00
- 1.6 – Consent Must Be Clear, Sober, and Freely Given 00:00:00
- 1.7 – Consent Can Be Taken Back at Any Time 00:00:00
- 1.8 – Flirting Is Not an Invitation 00:00:00
- 1.9 – What Counts as Sexual Assault 00:00:00
- 1.10 – What Counts as Rape 00:00:00
- 1.11 – How the Law Defines Force or Threat 00:00:00
- 1.12 – No One Owes You Their Body — Ever 00:00:00
- 1.13 – Consent in Relationships: Still Required 00:00:00
- 1.14 – The “Nice Guy” Excuse 00:00:00
- 1.15 – Touching Over Clothes Still Counts 00:00:00
- 1.16 – When It Starts as a Joke and Goes Too Far 00:00:00
- 1.17 – If You Don’t Ask, It’s Not Consent 00:00:00
- 1.18 – Filming or Photographing Without Consent 00:00:00
- 1.19 – "It Didn't Seem Like a Big Deal" Isn't a Defense 00:00:00
- 1.20 – The Legal Age of Consent 00:00:00
- 1.21 – Statutory Rape: What It Means 00:00:00
- 1.22 – When You're Older and They're Younger 00:00:00
- 1.23 – The Law Doesn’t Care If They Agreed 00:00:00
- 1.24 – Grooming: What It Looks Like and Why It’s Abuse 00:00:00
- 1.25 – Grooming by a Friend, Mentor, or Family Member 00:00:00
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Section
2Recognizing Coercion & Manipulation
- 1.26 – Using Guilt, Gifts, or Flattery to Wear Someone Down 00:00:00
- 1.27 – Repeated Asking Is Not Respect 00:00:00
- 1.28 – When Someone Makes You Feel Like You "Owe" Them 00:00:00
- 1.29 – Love Bombing and Control 00:00:00
- 1.30 – When They Blame You After 00:00:00
- 1.31 – “We’ve Done It Before” Doesn’t Mean Yes Again 00:00:00
- 1.32 – When Someone Threatens to Hurt Themselves 00:00:00
- 1.33 – If You Felt Pressured, It Wasn’t Your Fault 00:00:00
- 1.34 – When the Person Is Trusted by Everyone 00:00:00
- 1.35 – Gaslighting After an Assault 00:00:00
- 1.36 – When They Make You Question What Happened 00:00:00
- 1.37 – Telling You to Keep It a Secret 00:00:00
- 1.38 – When They Say “No One Will Believe You” 00:00:00
- 1.39 – Manipulating with Fear or Exposure 00:00:00
- 1.40 – What Healthy Sexual Respect Looks Like 00:00:00
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Section
3Disclosure & Telling Someone
- 1.41 – Who to Tell First (Safe Adults) 00:00:00
- 1.42 – When to Tell: There’s No Deadline 00:00:00
- 1.43 – How to Tell Someone What Happened 00:00:00
- 1.44 – What to Expect Emotionally After Telling 00:00:00
- 1.45 – What Happens If You Tell the School 00:00:00
- 1.46 – What Happens If You Tell the Police 00:00:00
- 1.47 – What If the Person Is a Family Member? 00:00:00
- 1.48 – Will People Blame You? (No.) 00:00:00
- 1.49 – What Happens With a Rape Kit 00:00:00
- 1.50 – Telling a Friend vs. an Authority 00:00:00
- 1.51 – What If You’re Scared to Say It Out Loud 00:00:00
- 1.52 – Anonymous Reporting Options 00:00:00
- 1.53 – How Schools Handle Title IX Reports 00:00:00
- 1.54 – You Deserve to Be Believed 00:00:00
- 1.55 – What If No One Believes You? 00:00:00
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4Aftermath & Healing
- 1.56 – Trauma Responses: Freeze, Fight, Fawn, Flight 00:00:00
- 1.57 – You Didn’t “Let It Happen” 00:00:00
- 1.58 – Feeling Numb, Angry, or Confused Is Normal 00:00:00
- 1.59 – How PTSD Can Develop 00:00:00
- 1.60 – Therapy and Counseling Options 00:00:00
- 1.61 – You’re Not Broken 00:00:00
- 1.62 – Reclaiming Your Body and Boundaries 00:00:00
- 1.63 – Setting Your Own Pace for Recovery 00:00:00
- 1.64 – Building a Support System 00:00:00
- 1.65 – Healing Isn’t Linear — Some Days Are Hard 00:00:00
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5Teen Pregnancy, Assault, and the Law
- 1.66 – What If Pregnancy Happens After Rape? 00:00:00
- 1.67 – Getting Medical Help Right Away 00:00:00
- 1.68 – Emergency Contraception After Assault 00:00:00
- 1.69 – Understanding Parental Consent Laws 00:00:00
- 1.70 – What If They Deny It’s Theirs? 00:00:00
- 1.71 – Court-Ordered DNA Testing 00:00:00
- 1.72 – Can You Be Forced to Parent? 00:00:00
- 1.73 – What If They Threaten You Over the Pregnancy? 00:00:00
- 1.74 – Legal Protection and Custody 00:00:00
- 1.75 – Rebuilding Your Future After Assault or Pregnancy 00:00:00
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6Real-Life Consequences
- 1.76 – What It Means to Be on the Sex Offender Registry 00:00:00
- 1.77 – Life After a Rape Conviction 00:00:00
- 1.78 – Juvenile Detention for Sexual Misconduct 00:00:00
- 1.79 – Losing College and Scholarship Opportunities 00:00:00
- 1.80 – When You’re Banned from School or Campus 00:00:00
- 1.81 – Losing Your Job or Internship Over a Charge 00:00:00
- 1.82 – What Happens When You’re Accused Falsely 00:00:00
- 1.83 – How Investigations Actually Work 00:00:00
- 1.84 – The Role of Evidence and Statements 00:00:00
- 1.85 – Confessing to “Clear It Up” Can Be a Mistake 00:00:00
- 1.86 – Friends Who Choose Sides 00:00:00
- 1.87 – Civil Suits vs. Criminal Charges 00:00:00
- 1.88 – Pleading Guilty to Avoid Prison 00:00:00
- 1.89 – How Long It Stays on Your Record 00:00:00
- 1.90 – Schools That Ban You for Past Behavior 00:00:00
- 1.91 – The Reality of Probation and Court Orders 00:00:00
- 1.92 – How Charges Affect Immigration and Travel 00:00:00
- 1.93 – Sextortion: When You’re Forced to Send Nudes 00:00:00
- 1.94 – When You Forward an Image — and Go to Jail 00:00:00
- 1.95 – Why “They Sent It First” Isn’t a Defense 00:00:00
- 1.96 – Stories from Survivors Who Spoke Up 00:00:00
- 1.97 – Stories from Youth Who Crossed the Line 00:00:00
- 1.98 – How to Take Accountability Without Excuses 00:00:00
- 1.99 – How to Apologize Without Causing More Harm 00:00:00
- 1.100 – Becoming a Protector, Not a Predator 00:00:00
Boundaries, Consent, and the Law: What Teens Must Know About Sexual Misconduct is a vital educational series created to protect youth from making irreversible mistakes or becoming victims of them. In today’s world—where a single act can lead to criminal charges, ruined reputations, or trauma—understanding the laws and emotional realities around sex, touch, and consent is not optional—it’s survival.
This course breaks down what consent really means: clear, sober, and ongoing permission that cannot be assumed, forced, or manipulated. Teens will learn how the law defines sexual misconduct, including what counts as assault, what happens when someone is under the influence, and how silence or confusion is never consent. The course also covers common scenarios like dating, parties, sexting, and peer pressure—helping teens see the red flags and the legal boundaries.
With direct language, real-life examples, and a no-judgment tone, this series empowers teens to make safe, respectful, and legally sound decisions in relationships. It doesn't shy away from hard truths—it prepares students for them. Whether someone is afraid of being accused, trying to set their own limits, or unsure of what’s okay and what’s not—this guide gives them clarity, protection, and control.