A new curriculum from One Circle Foundation is redefining how youth learn about consent—not with shame, but with confidence, connection, and real-life tools.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- What if conversations about consent weren't just about preventing harm, but about building confidence, self-advocacy, and stronger relationships? What if young people had a space to explore their own values, boundaries, and decision-making without shame or judgment?
That's exactly what One Circle Foundation (OCF) aims to do with Voice & Choice: Embracing Boundaries and Consent—a groundbreaking new group Circle experience designed to help young people not just understand consent, but to live it.
At a time when discussions about consent are often reactionary, focusing on rules and risks, traditional approaches can leave young people disengaged or uncertain about how consent applies to their daily lives. Voice & Choice shifts the narrative. This 10-session group activity guide moves beyond warnings and legal definitions, inviting young people to engage in open, honest conversations that help them recognize their own boundaries and choices. Through self-reflection, practice, and discussion, youth build the confidence to advocate for themselves and foster a culture of respect and mutual understanding.
"Consent is more than a 'yes' or 'no' conversation—it's about knowing yourself, trusting yourself, and getting comfortable advocating for yourself," says Moorea Dickason, Executive Director of One Circle Foundation. "With Voice & Choice, we're not just educating youth. We're creating spaces for them to discover their own power, their own voice, and their own confidence to set boundaries and live the lives that feel right for them."
A New Way to Talk About Consent—Without Shame or Judgment
Voice & Choice offers a facilitated group experience for youth ages 11-18 that allows them to explore personal boundaries in all aspects of their lives. Each of the 10 sessions is an experience, not a lecture. Through interactive group discussions, role-plays, creative exercises, and reflection activities, youth learn by doing—practicing real-life scenarios where they can express their needs, listen to others, and gain confidence in making their own decisions.
"We designed this curriculum not only to educate but to engage youth in a way that is interactive and deeply meaningful," said Shayla Benson, Director of Curricula. "It's about equipping them with lifelong skills to navigate relationships with confidence and self-respect."
Why Voice & Choice Matters Now
In a world where youth are constantly navigating social pressures, expectations, and relationship dynamics, having the tools to understand, express, and protect their boundaries is essential.
With Voice & Choice, youth are given the space and support to identify red and green flag dating behaviors, differentiate between consent and coercion, and build a foundation for healthy, empowered relationships.
Consent isn't a one-time conversation. It's a lifelong skill set that every young person deserves the chance to develop.
Be Part of the Movement Toward a Culture of Consent
By implementing Voice & Choice, facilitators, educators, and youth-serving professionals become part of a larger movement to shift cultural attitudes toward consent, boundaries, and respect. This curriculum complements existing sex education programs and serves as a powerful stand-alone resource for youth groups, mentoring programs, and after-school initiatives.
Voice & Choice: Embracing Boundaries and Consent is now available for purchase. Order your copy today: onecirclefoundation.org/voice-and-choice.html
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About One Circle Foundation
One Circle Foundation (OCF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing caring adults with excellent accredited training, user-friendly activity guides, and innovative approaches to facilitate research-based Circles for transformational youth development.
Media Contact
Moorea Dickason, One Circle Foundation, 1 415-419-5119 703, [email protected], https://onecirclefoundation.org
SOURCE One Circle Foundation
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