Episode 6 - Consent Week: Red Flags, Green Lights and Reading the Room Right

Uncensored U Sex Ed Podcast - Episode 6Consent Week: Red Flags, Green Lights and Reading the Room Right With Special Guest: Heather BlackburnBio:Dedicated to preventing sexual and gender based violence, supporting survivors, and fostering safer communities, I offer a unique blend of expertise as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Advocate and a seasoned manager of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program.With over ten years of experience, I champion trauma-informed care, intersectional advocacy, and evidence-based prevention strategies. My passion lies in breaking down barriers and influencing positive change within institutions and communities.💼 Professional Highlights 💼✓ Managed an effective SANE program, elevating survivor care and forensic evidence collection through challenging periods of growth and expansion.✓ Multi-disciplinary collaboration across sectors to creating innovative approaches to supporting survivors in rural communities.✓ Developed comprehensive training on sexual assault prevention and consent education.✓ Advocated for policy reforms, shaping safer environments for vulnerable populations.✓ Collaborated with community organizations, fostering impactful partnerships.Show Notes:Heather Blackburn (She/Her): https://www.stfx.ca/faculty-staff/heather-blackburn Waves of Change: https://www.stfx.ca/student-services/support-services/visible-at-x/prevention-awareness/waves-changeToy of the Week: Oral Pop Sex Game: https://www.pinkcherry.ca/products/oral-sex-pop-dice-game?_pos=1&_sid=c98105084&_ss=rSuggestions for game from Heather: CONSENT – make sure you communicate about the game, create boundaries, what activities or body parts of off limits. Create agreeable alternative IF an option comes up that you are not comfortable with.Tips to keep your drinks and yourself safe:*Don’t leave your drink unattended* Bring a reusable can lid or silicone cup lid* Replace your drink if it looks, tastes , smells different (colour change, cloudy etc)* Support your friends – keep and eye out for each other* If you notice a change in how you feel – tell someone you trust* If you notice a change in someone else, make sure they stay and get home safelyDISRUPT BEHAVIOUR: if you see something that’s giving you red flags, speak up or alert someone else to intervene. Lets create a community of care and keep everyone safe!Where to get help for Gender based violence or sexual violence:https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services/