Consent & respect: building a safer student community

Consent is a key part of building healthy, respectful, and equal relationships. It’s not just about romantic or sexual interactions — it’s about how we treat each other in everyday life. Practicing consent helps create a campus culture based on mutual trust, safety, and dignity.

Affiche "Mon consentement, mon choix"

Impression libre de droit afin que chaque établissement, association étudiante ou individu puisse en bénéficier. 

Illustratrice : Lou Dvina

Sources : “Sexe & Consentement” et “L’Observatoire des VSS dans l’Enseignement Supérieur” 

🧠 What is consent?

Consent means a clear, voluntary, and enthusiastic agreement between all people involved in an interaction. It must be:

• Freely given: no pressure, no manipulation
• Enthusiastic: everyone is genuinely willing
• Clear: a definite “yes,” not silence or hesitation
• Reversible: anyone can change their mind at any time
• Informed: everyone knows what they’re agreeing to

More Info : Fascicule "Consentement en milieu étudiant"

💬 How to practice consent

• Communicate openly: talk about boundaries and expectations
• Check in regularly: a simple “Are you still okay with this?” matters
• Respect boundaries: stop immediately if someone says no or seems uncomfortable
• Pay attention to non-verbal cues: body language and facial expressions matter
• Educate yourself and others: awareness helps build a culture of respect

🎓 Complete the e-learning module on gender-based and sexual violence awareness

To help every student understand and prevent gender-based and sexual violence (VSS), a dedicated online training module is available on Moodle.

This module is essential — not just for your personal awareness, but for building a safer and more inclusive campus for everyone.

On Moodle with "Self-enrolment" :

📘 What you’ll learn:

• What VSS, harassment, and hazing look like in student life
• How to recognize inappropriate behavior and intervene safely
• How to support someone who has experienced violence
• What resources and support systems are available

🏅 Why it matters:

• You’ll earn a certificate of participation — a valuable addition to your CV or LinkedIn
• You’ll contribute to a respectful and safe student environment
• You’ll be better equipped to protect yourself and others

⏱️ Duration: approx. 1h30

📍 Access: via Moodle, self-enrolment
💌 Need help? Contact the Feel Good team: feel.good@rennes-sb.com

🌟 Why this training is important:

• 🤝 Respect and dignity for all
• 🛡️ Emotional and physical safety
• ⚖️ Equality in relationships
• 🚫 Prevention of abuse, harassment, and hazing

This module is not just a formality — it’s a collective commitment to making our campus a place where everyone feels safe, heard, and respected.

💡 In short

Consent is not just a word — it’s a mindset, a practice, and a shared responsibility.
By completing the module and staying informed, you’re helping build a campus culture of respect, safety, and care 🧡

📚 Support resources

• 📞 SOS Violences Sexuelles (France): 0 800 05 95 95
  A free and confidential helpline for anyone affected by sexual violence — whether you need to talk, ask questions, or find support. Available 7 days a week.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 CFCV – Feminist Collective Against Rape

• 💬 Feel Good Team (RSB) – feel.good@rennes-sb.com

  👉 Book an appointment with the Feel Good Team

   

🌐 Online Resources

• Ressources et outils pour lutter contre les violences sexistes et sexuelles
• Arrêtons les violences - les différentes formes de violences sexuelles
• Les associations de prévention et de lutte contre les violences sexistes et sexuelles
• L'OBVSS - Observatoire des violences sexistes et sexuelles dans l'enseignement supérieur