#1126 - Why Consent Can't Wait with Chanel Contos

Consent, respect, and healthy relationships—how can parents prepare their children for these crucial aspects of life?

Chanel Contos, founder of the Teach Us Consent movement, joins Justin to discuss the challenges of addressing normalised sexual violence, the role parents play in creating open dialogues, and the crucial inclusion of boys in these conversations.

In this episode:

• Talk About Consent | consent.gov.au
• Normalised sexual violence
• Pornography
• Consent Laid Bare: Sex, Entitlement & the Distortion of Desire by Chanel Contos
• Educating parents & teachers
• Age-appropriate conversations
• Respect, boundaries & removing shame
• Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
• 13YARN Australia | For First Nation Australians - 13 92 76

Related Links:

• Sex, Consent & Staying Safe [Webinar]
• #217 The Age of Consent with Rebecca Sparrow

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