SARNCO Consent Awareness Video

Franklin University is committed to providing an environment for students, faculty and staff to pursue their academic goals and reach their full potential.  Franklin University, and its partner Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO), have collaborated to bring awareness to the topic of consent as part of the University’s Sexual Assault Awareness Campaign.

Consent is informed, knowing and voluntary. Consent is active, not passive. Silence, in and of itself, cannot be interpreted as consent. Consent can be given by words or actions, as long as those words or actions create mutually understandable permission regarding the conditions of sexual activity. Consent to one form of sexual activity cannot imply consent to other forms of sexual activity. Previous relationships or consent cannot imply consent to future sexual acts. (Note: Consent is not valid if the person giving consent is intoxicated, a minor, or mentally incapacitated.)

Video Link: youtu.be/V2GZSOgEzJE

We can all help create a culture of empathy, respect, and equity. Prevention starts with challenging victim-blaming and believing survivors when they disclose. In your personal life, you can model supportive relationships and behaviors.
Franklin University and SARNCO partnered in 2014 to provide on-campus resources to students and employees of Franklin. SARNCO provides free, confidential services including a confidential 24-hour Rape Helpline, survivor advocacy, community prevention education and training for professionals. 

SARNCO: 614-267-7020
Franklin University’s Title IX Office: 614-947-6134 or TitleIX@franklin.edu       

*** In preparation for this training, you are encouraged to consider personal connections you might have to these topics and think about how you may be affected. Personal connections could be triggering to some and cause intrusive thoughts, images, or anxiety. Additionally, you may experience secondary-trauma, which is a normal reaction to engaging with these topics. Symptoms look similar to trauma symptoms and may include a change in worldview or sense of safety. We emphasize the importance of self-care and suggest you think about the ways you care for your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual self. ***

Thank you,
 Chelsea Polly, J.D.
 Title IX Coordinator