Bill of Rights

I have the right to:

• Ask for a date
• Refuse a date
• Suggest activities
• Refuse any activities, even if my date is excited about them
• Have my own feelings and be able to express them
• Say, “I think my friend is wrong and his actions are inappropriate”
• Tell someone not to interrupt me and not feel bad about it
• Have my limits and values respected
• Tell my partner when I need affection
• Refuse affection
• Be heard and listened to
• Refuse to lend money and have my own money
• Refuse sex any time, for any reason
• Have friends and space aside from my partner

I have the responsibility to:

• Determine my limits and values
• Respect the limits of others
• Communicate clearly

From the Domestic Violence Advocacy Program of Family Resources, Inc.