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Published Australia, 2009
This book, with its accompanying workbook and CD-ROM, draws on interviews and research with young people aged 16-25 years from rural and urban Australia. Moira Carmody argues for a new approach to sexuality and sexual assault prevention education based on developing skills in ethical intimacy. The long term follow-up of the sexual ethics education program demonstrates a significant positive impact on young people's lives. Sessions include activities on sexual ethics, pressure to be sexual, non-verbal and verbal communication skills, alcohol and its impact on ethical negotiation, ethical consent, negotiating conflicting desires and needs in relationships, breaking up, and ethical bystander skills. The program also provides learning objectives for each of the six sessions, educator's notes including detailed instructions on how to run each activity, handouts, worksheets and overheads.

WORKBOOK CONTENTS
How We Learn About Sexuality and Gender
What Are Sexual Ethics?
Understanding Other People's Desires and Needs
Ethical Consent
Is This Relationship Working For Me?
Standing Up Against Sexual Violence

Moira Carmody is Associate Professor at the Social Justice and Social Change Research Centre at the University of Western Sydney, Australia.
Manual, Workbook and CD-ROM