Respect is non-negotiable
Know boundaries • Understand consent • Consequences are real
Zero tolerance
C
Consent: the rule
- Consent must be clear, voluntary, and ongoing.
- If it's not an enthusiastic YES, it's a NO.
- Pressure, silence, intoxication, or "she didn't stop me" is not consent.
- Either person can stop anytime.
B
Know the boundaries
- Sexual jokes/remarks or sexually coloured language
- Staring, stalking, following, repeated DMs/calls after being told to stop
- Touching, blocking someone's way, grabbing, or "accidental" contact
- Sharing private photos/chats/screenshots/recordings without consent
- Coercion, threats, or misuse of power
M
Myths that get people into trouble
- "It was just fun/flirting." If it's unwelcome, it's harassment.
- "We were friends/in a relationship." Consent is required every time.
- "She didn't complain immediately." Delay doesn't cancel harm.
- "Nothing will happen." Complaints are investigated and action is taken.
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Consequences are real
- Written warning / undertaking
- No-contact orders; restrictions from hostel/class/lab/campus areas
- Loss of hostel/campus privileges; suspension/termination (as per Institute rules)
- Impact on internships, placements, recommendations, and future career
- Police action where applicable under law
If someone says STOP, you STOP. If unsure, ASK. If rejected, RESPECT it.