Report: Young people 'confused' about consent and 'afraid to say no' when it comes to sex

Over half of youth workers believe the young people they work with are 'confused' about what consent means, according to a new report launched by the National Youth Council of Ireland. Photo: Gareth Fuller

Over half of youth workers believe the young people they work with are 'confused' about what consent means, according to a new report launched by the National Youth Council of Ireland.

Almost one in four youth workers said that young people told them they lacked the confidence to communicate their desires and dislikes when it came to sexual activity.