When yes means no: the truth about consent | Joyce Short | TEDxYouth@UrsulineAcademy

Sexual assault happens, on average, every 96 seconds, and you can help change that. In her raw, ground-breaking talk, Ms. Joyce Short, an author and sexual assault survivor, suggests new laws against sexual assault that can reshape our moral reasoning, address the problems the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements raised, and make the world a safer place. Joyce Short is the author of "Carnal Abuse by Deceit" and "Combating Romance Scams, Why Lying to Get Laid Is a Crime!" Her personal experiences with sexual assault launched her on a path to raise awareness and seek legislative solutions. She advocates for victims of all types of sexual assaults, helping them seek justice and recover their dignity. She was awarded a “Woman of Distinction” honor by the New York State Assembly in 2017 and has numerous media credentials. Her webpage, www.consentawareness.net, helped a federal prosecutor convict a serial rapist with 30+ victims. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx