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DEFINITIONS
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Sexual Violence: any sexual activity where consent is not given or obtained freely.
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Consent: actively agreeing to sexual activity with someone. Must be freely given, reversible, informed, enthusiastic, and specific.
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Rape Culture: a complex set of beliefs that encourage male sexual aggression and support violence against women.
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Title IX: a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on gender, which includes sexual harassment and sexual assault.
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