When Is Someone Too Drunk to Legally Consent to Sex?
Consent is a complex and controversial topic that has been in the public eye in recent years due, in part, to several high-profile sexual assault cases. Perhaps you’ve even seen the widely-circulated video released... Read More
What Counts as Consent in 2017?
Human relationships are full of possibilities for miscommunication. We unintentionally misunderstand each other all the time about big and small things alike. Unfortunately, this fact makes communications about the decision to have sexual contact... Read More
What Every College Student Should Know About Alcohol and Consenting to Sex
For most young adults, college is their first taste of freedom. It’s their chance to finally socialize, date, and (yes) drink alcohol beyond the watchful eyes of their parents. However, with this newfound freedom... Read More
Alcohol Distorts the Perception of Consent to Sex
Most sexual assault allegations arise from encounters between acquaintances. Rape by a stranger is particularly disquieting, and thus ideal for television and movie depiction, but it is rare. It is often my job as... Read More