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Repeated Pressure After No: consent lesson
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Say “No. I’m done. I’m leaving.” and move toward friends, staff, or an exit. Practice the moment in a short Surefoot lesson.
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You’re at a party and things were going okay. When you say “no,” they don’t stop, like you didn’t actually mean it.
Repeated pressure after a refusal: you say no, and the person keeps pushing instead of stopping.
What should you do in the moment when someone keeps pushing after you say no?
- Say “No. I’m done. I’m leaving.” and move toward friends or staff or an exit.
- Keep talking them out of it or stay to “clear it up” while they keep touching you.
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Say “No. I’m done. I’m leaving.” and move toward friends or staff or an exit.
Consent isn’t something you have to keep negotiating. If you say no and the person keeps pushing, you can stop explaining and shift your focus to safety. Say it clearly, then move away toward people who can help, like friends or staff, or head for an exit.
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Say “No. I’m done. I’m leaving.” and move toward friends, staff, or an exit.
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“No. I’m done. I’m leaving.”
Sources: RAINN