Consent is centered on bodily autonomy. Only you are in control of your body and can give consent or retract it at any moment, for any reason. Consent is agreeing to or giving permission for something to happen. Consent should be communicated and is clear and ongoing.

Sexual assault is a form of sexual violence. It refers to any sexual contact or behavior that happens without explicit consent. Sexual assault can cause harm and impact someone’s life.

Many survivors have questions about sharing their story publicly, either through social media or other means. This Q&A explores the considerations survivors should weigh before choosing how to share their story

Informal resolution is one of the most debated parts of the new Title IX regulations. Do you know what it is? How do you know if it's right for you? What are the rules? Check out Volare's handout to learn more!

It’s hard to keep track of all the Title IX changes that are coming and what they will mean for students. Volare created this handout to breakdown that information!

This handout is intended for student-survivors, but can also address questions the public may have about the rule changes.

Title IX cases that involve a non-student can get confusing. We’re hoping our handout can help clarify what happens if the parties attend different schools, if one party graduates before the other, or if only one party is a student.

Supportive measures, accommodations…have you heard of these Title IX & Clery terms? Do you know what they mean? Do you know how they can help make you feel safer? Learn more from our handout!

You’ve heard of Title IX but did you know the Clery Act also provides important rights and protections for student-survivors? Learn more from our handout!

Do you know the new Title IX changes require live hearings with a Cross Examination? Learn more about what this will look like, if witnesses are required to testify, the types of questions that will be asked and more.

Do you know what Title IX is? How about the Clery Act? Do you know how these federal laws affect your rights as a student survivor? Read our handout to learn more!

The beginning of the school year is an exciting time for college students, but it also marks the start of the something known as the “red zone.” One in 5 women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in college, more than 50% of those sexual assaults occur during the “red zone,” which takes place throughout August, September, October, and November.

As DC college and university students head back to school for a new year, we want to empower them with knowledge, information, and resources about sexual assault.

If you were a victim of a crime where the person who harmed you was younger than 25 years old at the time, you may be affected by new laws that have gone into effect in DC. These laws allow the defendant to request to be released early. Victims/survivors in these cases have rights, including the right to be notified about these petitions and the right to be heard.