Sticky Q's

If I was in the process of being sexually harmed would it be legal to punch them?

Sticky Q's Season 3 Episode 5

You’d think this would be a short answer, of course it’s legal to defend yourself! 

This is a common response when we talk about boundaries, but reality is that using physical force to protect ourselves isn’t as straight forward as it sounds in the context of an intimate relationship.

But how do we draw that line?  When do we know that our actions are justified?  Turns out there’s much more to unpack if we want to set young people up for safety. 

You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs
This podcast is produced at Tasmania’s Sexual Assault Support Service, find us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sasstasmania
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