Sexual Consent Assessment
Hear this word Sexual Consent Assessment
Also known as: Consent Capacity, Consent Capacity Assessment
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What Is It?
When a person is asked to go to a mental health professional (like a psychiatrist or psychologist) or a health care provider to explain what they understand about sex. The mental health provider or the health care provider decides if the person knows enough about sex to be safe.
An Example
Glinda lives in a group home. Her staff scheduled a conversation between her and a psychiatrist so Glinda can share the information she knows about sex and that she knows how to be safe. Glinda’s staff made sure that she and the other people living in the house received lots of sex-positive and inclusive sex education to prepare for the conversation.
What to Know
Every glossary word connects to different parts of the Sexuality Wheel. Explore the information below to learn more.
- It is important that we have the language to express what we need to communicate, especially about sex and sexuality. If you use a communication device, make sure it is programmed with words that are relevant to sex and sexuality, including all the words in this glossary!
- Receiving accurate and inclusive information about sex and sexuality is important for people of all ages and all abilities. Everyone has a right to receive this information.
- Caregivers and professionals can help to make sure that the people they support have access to educational websites, videos, books, and ongoing conversations to reflect on what they have learned about sex and sexuality.
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What do you already know about sex?
To learn more, explore websites, books, and other resources in the Resource Hub or visit other parts of Your Sexual Health Toolkit like our online game, Our Stories, Our Journeys: A Sexual Health Game!
What questions do you have?
Write down or record an audio note with any questions you have to ask someone you trust. You may also find answers to your questions by using websites, books, and other resources in the Resource Hub.