Can We Talk About Consent?

Author(s): Justin Hancock

Parenting & Pedagogy

Can We Talk About Consent? takes a fresh, frank and stylish approach to the topic of relationships and respect, providing essential understanding for readers aged 14+.


What exactly is consent? Why does it matter? How can you negotiate your place in the world while respecting other people's boundaries, and have them respect yours? Can We Talk About Consent? breaks down the basics of how to have healthy relationships in every aspect of life for readers aged 14 years and older. Consent is a powerful word, but not everyone understands exactly what it means. This clearly written, stylishly illustrated guide explains clearly what consent means and why it matters - for all of us. 


• With honest explanations by experienced sex and relationships educator Justin Hancock, children will learn how consent is a vital part of how we connect with ourselves and our self-esteem, the people close to us and the wider world.


• Readers will uncover how to develop and maintain relationships, how to manage and avoid negative relationships and will learn more about equality and respect.


• Covers a broad range of topics, including: how we greet each other; how to choose things for ourselves; how we say no to things we don't want to do; communicating and respecting choices in sexual relationships; the factors than can affect a persons ability to choose; and how to empower other people by giving them consent.


• Colourful, striking illustrations by Fuchsia MacAree help children relate what they read to the world around them.


This guide to consent will set young people on the path to a lifetime of healthy relationships.


Product Information

Justin Hancock is a UK-based sex educator with over 20 years of experience. His website, BISHuk.com, is a leading sex and relationships advice resource for users aged 14+, and receives thousands of visits per day. In addition, Justin works with practitioners in sex and relationships, education and sexual health services, providing training and resources.


Fuchsia MacAree is a Dublin-based illustrator. Her practice involves drawing, mural painting and screen printing. Her work has appeared in exhibitions worldwide. Fuchsia's character-based drawings are playful and colourful.

General Fields

  • : 9780711256545
  • : Quarto Publishing Group UK
  • : UNKNOWN
  • : December 2020
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  • : January 2021
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Justin Hancock
  • : Paperback
  • : 2101
  • : Fuchsia MacAree
  • : English
  • : 176.4
  • : 160
  • : YXS