Key terms in respectful relationships education

People working in the respectful relationships education and prevention of violence against women fields use specific phrases, acronyms and jargon. Many of these terms are similar, have overlapping meanings and some are used interchangeably, depending on the context.

We have developed this guide to help people working in respectful relationships education to understand and distinguish between some of the key terms used — though this is not an exhaustive list. The definitions we have provided should not replace academic definitions, but are intended to clarify the use of these terms in the very specific context of respectful relationships education in Victoria, Australia.