Year 9 Question Box! by Ben Orphin https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol Type you questions here. Rules: 1. no names 2. nothing offensive 3. nothing discriminatory en-us 2022-02-15 06:47:38 UTC 2022-03-24 03:43:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f937-2640.png borphin https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2047925958 It's a great way to ask questions anonymously and get real answers]]> 2022-02-15 06:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2047925958 borphin https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2047926477 If you have this question, ask it, because someone else is probably has the same question]]> 2022-02-15 06:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2047926477 borphin https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2047926991 Ask the questions you don't want to ask in class]]> 2022-02-15 06:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2047926991 Sexting https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2093149120 So, is it illegal to send nude photos of yourself if you and your partner are both 14?

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Sexting may be a crime if it involves people under 18, even if they consented (that is, agreed to sending and receiving the sexts). This is because the sexts may be considered to be child abuse material (sometimes called child Pornograph).

If the people involved in the sexting haven’t consented, or the sexts are threatening or harassing, then it’s more serious and further criminal laws may apply. You can check out our pages on image-based abuse for more information on non-consensual sexting. For free and confidential legal advice about this topic, please contact https://yla.org.au/nt/topics/internet-phones-and-technology/sexting-]]> 2022-03-14 05:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2093149120 If both people consent and they are under 18 is it still illegal to send images? https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2093149189 A:
Sexting may be a crime if it involves people under 18, even if they consented (that is, agreed to sending and receiving the sexts). This is because the sexts may be considered to be child abuse material (sometimes called child pornographyy).

 If the people involved in the sexting haven’t consented, or the sexts are threatening or harassing, then it’s more serious and further criminal laws may apply. You can check out our pages on image-based abuse for more information on non-consensual sexting. For free and confidential legal advice about this topic, please contact https://yla.org.au/nt/topics/internet-phones-and-technology/sexting-]]> 2022-03-14 05:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2093149189 If someone has higher power over the other in a relationship, how does the person with less power get out of the relationship? https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2093149289 A: Communication is one of the most effective tools to negotiate the balance of power in relationships. It’s also a founding pillar that maintains the relationship healthy and strong, allowing both partners to connect and understand each other on an intimate level.

In essence, open communication means having the courage to give voice to your needs, desires, and preferences while having the patience to listen and understand your partner’s views.

As you can imagine, open communication is rarely comfortable. But just because the discussion can sometimes feel intense and overwhelming, does not mean we shouldn’t have it.

Restoring the balance of power is about putting yourself in that difficult spot where you must set limits, communicate your needs firmly, and exercise empathic listening.

If you feel that the relationship should end and you need help doing this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPwck0EQkgs
]]> 2022-03-14 05:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2093149289 If you're in a relationship and you're both the age of 14/15, is it illegal to sexually touch each other but you're not having sex and you both give consent? https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2095696371
What does age of consent mean?

The age of consent is the age at which the NT law says a person can agree to sexual activity. If you are under the age of consent, the law says that you cannot legally agree to sexual activity, and any person who does something sexual with you has broken the law.

In the Northern Territory, the age of consent is 16. If you are 16 years old and above, you can legally have sex (or do another sexual activity) with another person who is 16 years or older as long as you both agree to it. 

In the Northern Territory, there is a legal defence which can be raised when someone is charged with a crime for sexual activity with someone under 16. This defence can apply where the person had sex with someone aged 14 or 15 and they reasonably thought that person was aged 16 or older. However, raising a defence like this to a criminal charge can be complicated!

Unlike some other states, there is no exception or legal defence in the Northern Territory which applies when two young people who are both under 16 and are the same age, or close in age, have sex. What this means is that it is not legal for two 15 year olds (or a 15 year old and a 13 year old) to have sex or engage in any sexual activity, because no-one under the age of 16 can legally consent to sex.



]]> 2022-03-15 10:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2095696371 How can you tell if your partner is asking for consent without saying it?? https://padlet.com/borphin/6ba67jid6dhytxol/wish/2097438740 How do you know if someone is consenting? You can:

  • ask the person what they want to do (for example, ‘Can I kiss you’ or ‘Do you want to do what we were doing yesterday?’, or ‘Do you want to wait?’)
  • ask the person where their boundaries are (for example, ‘Do you feel comfortable doing this?’ ‘I was thinking about trying oral sex, how do you feel about that?’, or ‘Should we wait a bit longer?’)
  • check in regularly to make sure they are still comfortable, especially if they start to look uncomfortable or unsure
  • look at a person’s body language to see if they look comfortable (while body language can be a great way to figure out how the other person is feeling, it is never a replacement for verbal communication. It is always important to check in with the other person and make sure they consent.)
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