K-2 Saying No
Understand the complexities of telling a person, "no" and emphasize that saying "no" is not always a solution.

Main concepts covered:
  • Children's relationships to touch.
  • Why saying, "no" is challenging.
  • What we can do before we touch someone.
  • What can we do when someone tells us "no".
  • Importance of changing your mind.
  • Exploring options when "no" does not work.
K-2 Respecting A No
​A continuation of using hula hoops to illustrate space bubbles. 

Main concepts covered:
  • Review of personal bubbles.
  • How we can share space with others.
  • How it might feel to be told "no" and options for addressing those feelings.
  • Ways to respond to being told no.
  • What we can do when we're accidentally in someone's space.
  • What we can do when someone is in our space.
K-2 Asking for Help
Asking for help is not always easy, and not everyone is capable of helping.

Main concepts covered:
  • How we share our personal bubbles.
  • How we know if we want to share our bubbles.
  • How we know when we feel comfortable/uncomfortable.
  • When might we need help with our bodies.
  • How to ask for help when we feel uncomfortable.
  • Who we can go to for help.
3-5 Consent
A chance to connect respecting boundaries by practicing consent.
​
Main concepts covered:
  • Thinking about other people's boundaries and the ways we can find out
  • Asking for consent, or permission, as a way to respect boundaries
  • Isolating times when you might have to ask for consent
  • Examples on how to ask
  • Different ways of communicating boundaries
  • Youth don't need permission to talk to a safe adult about problems or concerns
  • The importance of finding the right adults to talk to
3-5 Body Language
Connecting verbal/nonverbal communication with consent.

Main concepts covered:
  • Recap of personal boundaries.
  • Options we can try when we're unsure of other people's boundaries.
  • How we get a sense of other people's boundaries without words.
  • Examples of various emotions and the body language that can accompany them.
  • Complications that arise from misreading body language.
  • The importance of checking in with a person to avoid miscommunication.
  • What to do when talking to a person about hurt feelings or crossed boundaries is not the best option.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation and all other characteristics and status in any group protected by city, state and federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment and to the provision of any services offered or provided by the agency.

Office Drop-ins

​Please call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline to set up a time with an advocate to meet with you in person at one of our offices. Our advocates are not available to the public in SASSMM/CAC office spaces 24/7. We require an advanced notice to ensure that an advocate can be available and present to meet with you to help address your needs.

Statewide Sexual Assault Helpline: 
​1-800-871-7741

Administrative Office: 
​(207) 725-2181

P.O. Box 990
Brunswick, ME 04011
Sign up for our
​ e-newsletter.
SASSMM serves a portion of Wabanaki territory also known as Midcoast Maine.