![]() ![]() ![]() Consent is the presence of a Yes rather than an absence of a No. That’s why it’s important to view the coming weeks with the same precaution you’d apply to the typical fall semester Red Zone.Ī: Consent is uncoerced permission to interact with the body (or life) of another person. They might not have the experience to navigate unfamiliar situations. Social gatherings in Spring 2021 can be particularly risky, not only for pandemic reasons but because a lot of people are experiencing college socializing for the first time. They’re eager to socialize, and restless from COVID restrictions. ![]() ![]() This spring, students are either returning from a long period away from campus or are here for the first time. But in 2021, because of COVID restrictions, the spring semester looks a lot more like fall. Q: How is the Red Zone different for Spring 2021?Ī: Typically, the Red Zone occurs during the first few weeks of fall semester. New students are especially vulnerable during this time period, due to their unfamiliarity with the campus and the resources available to them if they have been assaulted. FAQĪ: It’s a six-to-10-week time frame when many students are going to parties, gatherings, and other social events to celebrate their return to campus. This post explains why that is, how it’s different in 2021, and what you can do about it. The ‘Red Zone’ is a period of time that typically occurs during the start of the fall semester through Thanksgiving break when a majority of sexual assault occurs on college campuses. ![]()
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