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Consent Comes First at TMU

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 that advocates for social change
  • Meet other students who are passionate about creating a world without sexual violence
  • Gain skills to support survivors of sexual violence
  • Experience personal and professional growth
  • Receive letters of recommendation and certificates of volunteering
  • Build your resume for graduate school or employment
Consent Action Team 2022 - 3

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) .

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.

Examples of work done by the CAT Team

How I Dress is Never a Yes

"How I Dress is Never a Yes" challenges the pervasive rape myth that someone’s outfit, attitude or actions cause sexual violence. Our campaign features students stories from across Canada of resilience, healing and resistance.

Check out the campaign here: @howidressisneverayes (external link, opens in new window) 

You Choose What to do Next
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You Choose What To Do Next are trauma-informed accessible legal information resources created by Consent Comes First in collaboration with community partners for people affected by sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence.

Check out the guides here: You Choose What to do Next Guides (opens in new window)