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Dara Raboy-Picciano, Juan Rosario ©2005
The Consent Game
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Purpose of the Consent Game:
 A tool to facilitate discussion with
students, faculty, professional and
paraprofessional staff around issues of
consent and sexual assault.
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Dara Raboy-Picciano, Juan Rosario © 2005
The Consent Games
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How It Works:
 Most People know the Definitions of
Sexual Assault and Consent.
 When it comes to the practical Application
personal biases and myths may emerge.
 Through the use of this game, with real
life scenarios, trained facilitators can begin
to challenge those biases and myths in a
fun non-threatening way.
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Dara Raboy-Picciano, Juan Rosario© 2005
The Consent Game
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Types of Scenarios used:
Scenario 1: Consent: Proceeding from
one form of sexual activity to another
Scenario 2: Consent and coercion
Scenario 3: Consent and incapacitation
due to alcohol or drugs
Dara Raboy-Picciano and Juan Rosario© 2005.
The Consent Game
Other Scenarios:
 Same sex relationships
 First time meeting someone
 Trusted Friend
 Intimate partner
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How to Play:
Pick three “contestants” from your audience.
Have three chairs in the front of the room for
contestants to sit in.
Each contestant gets a Red Light, Green Light
and Yellow Light. (circle of paper)
Explain the Rules of the Game to the
Contestants and Audience
Dara Raboy-Picciano and Juan Rosario© 2005.
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Rules of the Game:
As the MCs (Facilitator’s) read each line from the first scenario each
contestant will hold up either a yellow, green or red light to indicate
whether or not the person in the scenario has consent to proceed.
After each light is held up. The MCs will ask the contestants to explain why
they are holding up this color light.
Once the contestants give an explanation, the studio audience will be given
a chance to comment or ask questions.
The MCs will then read the next line in the scenario and proceed the same
way.
MCs will facilitate discussion throughout the Scenario
At the end of the Scenario, new contestants will be chosen for the next
scenario
Scenario’s take about 20 minutes to process
It’s nice to have prizes for contestants
Dara Raboy-Picciano and Juan Rosario© 2005.
The Consent Game
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Role of MCs
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Facilitate Discussion
Bring out Talking Points
Challenge Perspectives
Challenge Victim Blaming
Challenge Rape Myths
Challenge Rigid Gender Biases , Beliefs and Gender
Roles
Give the Facts: Hand out “Know the Facts”
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Dara Raboy-Picciano and Juan Rosario© 2005.
The Consent Game
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Consent Game Scenarios
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Scenario 1:
Proceeding from one form of sexual activity to another:
Rose and Miguel had been going out for several months. They had
“hooked up” in the past. Rose has expressed to Miguel on several
occasions that she desires to remain a virgin until marriage. They
often sleep at each others rooms, in the same bed. On some of
these occasions they kiss and hold each other. On at least one
occasion the touching went further to touching genital areas. On
this night, Rose and Miguel decided to take their relationship to the
“next” level. Rose and Miguel began to engage in oral sex. Both
parties were actively enjoying this activity. Miguel then placed Rose
on her back and proceeded to intercourse. Rose stared blankly off
and became silent.
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Dara Raboy-Picciano and Juan Rosario ©2005
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Scenario 2:
Coercion:
Kim and Lee had been dating for a semester. Kim is a freshman and
Lee is a senior. They were “hooking up” in Lee’s room one
afternoon after class. Kim felt like things were going to fast. Lee
tells Kim, “I thought you really liked me” and “I thought this could
be a special time”. Kim really likes Lee, but doesn’t want to move
too quickly. Lee begins to question whether or not Kim trusts him.
He also says things like, “we’ve been going out for a semester, and
it’s time you made me happy.” He continues to say things like, “I’ve
been waiting for such a ling time, you’re lucky I’m still with you”.
He also says “come on, Kim, it will be special.” After some time,
Kim gives in to his requests.
Dara Raboy-Picciano and Juan Rosario ©2005
The Consent Game
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Scenario 3:
 Incapacitated Sex:
 Rich and Keisha are out at a bar with some mutual friends. The two are
acquaintances through these friends. After several drinks the two are seen
dancing together. As the evening progresses Rich and Keisha’s friends want
to leave for another party. Noticing that Rich and Keisha are having a good
time, the friends take off to the other party. An hour later Rich asks Keisha
if she wants to leave. Rich and Keisha look around for their friends and
realize they have left. Rich offers to give Keisha a ride home. Keisha
feeling dizzy and light headed accepts the ride. Once at Keisha’s home,
Keisha invites him in for another drink. Rich and Keisha are really hitting it
off. They have several more drinks while talking. Keisha holds Rich’s hand.
Rich leans over and begins to kiss Keisha. The couple moves from the couch
to the bed where they proceed to take off their clothes. Keisha slurs her
speech and falls off the bed. Rich helps her back on the bed and proceeds
to intercourse. Keisha is out of it, so Rich hurry’s up and finishes.
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Dara Raboy-Picciano and Juan Rosario ©2005
The Consent Game
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If you have questions or would like
consultation please contact Dara RaboyPicciano, LCSW or Juan Rosario, MPA
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