Consent Action Team
The Consent Action Team (affectionately referred to as 'CAT') is a peer leadership program open to TMU students. CAT offers a unique opportunity for students to receive comprehensive training on sexual violence prevention and create a culture of consent through resource creation, advocacy campaigns, and education initiatives.
- Become part of the movement to build a consent culture on campus
- Develop in-depth knowledge of sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence
- Be part of a team of students that advocates for social change
- Gain skills to support survivors of sexual violence
- Experience personal and professional growth
- Receive letters of recommendation and build your résumé
CAT 2026-27
Program: Criminology
Sexual health, violence and prevention, and consent are topics that are important to me because I believe everyone deserves to understand their rights, recognize their worth, and feel safe setting boundaries. I joined CAT to help spread awareness of the Consent Comes First office and contribute to a supportive, informed, and respectful campus community!
Program: Biomedical Sciences
Hello! My name is Tommy, I'm a 4th year biomedical sciences student interested in mad studies, harm reduction, and peer support. Outside of my coursework, I enjoy alternative fashion, web design, and illustration, particularly zine creation.
Program: Social Work
Hi, I’m Emma (She/Her). I'm a Consent Action Team member with Consent Comes First at TMU. I’m deeply passionate about education and prevention of sexual/gender-based violence and fostering safety and respect. As someone who strongly believes in working from the lenses of hope and recovery, I facilitate a mental health and addiction support group and I'm a peer supporter in training, alongside my studies. I am committed to continuing my support for the TMU community and advocating for a culture of consent.
Program: Criminology
As a criminology student and active volunteer, I joined CAT to gain hands-on experience, foster personal growth, and make a meaningful difference for others. Driven by a passion for justice and community support, I am committed to learning, developing my skills, and empowering those around me.
Program: Language and Intercultural Relations
With over a decade of experience in social justice work, and a deep connection to the earth and all things "human experience", joining the work of the CAT fell right in line with my passions and skill sets. I consider myself a collective liberationist, so leaning into the marginalized, taboo, and unsavory is my chosen role in working towards liberation for all.
Program: Social Work
Hi everyone my name is Priscilla, I am a fourth year social work student. One of the reason I've joined CAT was to learn more and educate others on consent in their everyday lives.
Program: Nursing
Hi! I'm Audrey, a fourth-year Nursing student at TMU and a member of the varsity cross country team. I'm passionate about health advocacy, inclusivity, and creating supportive communities. I joined CAT to help promote consent education and contribute to a more respectful campus environment.
Program: Social Work
I am a Bachelor of Social Work student at TMU dedicated to survivor advocacy, harm reduction, and community care. With frontline experience in crisis peer support and refugee transitional housing, I work with the Consent Action Team to foster trauma-informed awareness, solidarity, and consent culture across campus.
Program: Business Technology Management
I am a third year business technology management student at Toronto Metropolitan University who enjoys getting involved on campus and connecting with others. Through my involvement in CAT, I have had the opportunity to help raise awareness about gender-based violence and contribute to creating a more informed and supportive campus community. I look forward to continuing this work and learning from others.
Who is eligible?
This opportunity is open to students of all genders currently registered at Toronto Metropolitan University. Students in the Lincoln Alexander School of Law and the School of Medicine are not eligible to apply.
We are looking for empathetic, non-judgmental, dedicated individuals who want to contribute meaningfully to the TMU community.
Applications for CAT 2026-27 have closed. To be notified when applications for CAT 2027-28 open, (google form) sign up for our newsletter, Consent Matters (external link, opens in new window) .
