Consent Conversations

If you've found this page, you're part of something important.

Consent – it's a term we often hear, but what does it really mean, especially in a world of social media, online spaces, and situationships? It's not always as straightforward as a simple "yes" or "no."

Understanding consent in today's world

We’ve all heard that consent is like a cup of tea, but real life is rarely that clear-cut. How do you know if someone consents if no words are spoken? How do you know a yes means yes and isn’t because someone feels pressured? What if you want to change your mind and withdraw your consent?

The answers to these questions are never black and white and we want you to discuss the grey. Whether it’s over a coffee, on a walk or even at a festival, talk about the nuances of consent and what it means to you.

Seen our video at Reading Festival?

If you caught our video at Reading Festival, welcome! We're glad you're here. We're working on something important that we can’t wait to share with you, so stay tuned for more information as we approach White Ribbon Month in November, and join the conversation using #ConsentConversations.

If you want to learn more about consent or need to speak with someone, you’re in the right place. You can also visit the purple tent at Reading Festival for more details.

Tell us about an incident

If you've been in a situation where something happened without your clear consent and haven't spoken to the police yet, you can tell us about it using our bespoke online form or by calling 101. Our form was designed with input from survivors and support services to make it as user-friendly as possible.

Not ready to reach out?

If you’re not ready to talk to the police yet, that’s okay. If something happened within the last few days, consider visiting our page on Sexual Assault Referral Centres. They offer support and help with evidence collection that can be stored until you’re ready to speak to us.

You can also talk to a support service for independent help and advice. Find contact details for our local support services who are here to help you, whatever your sexuality, gender or situation.