Part II of our series on the 2026 Isolate, Inebriate, Intimidate, Repeat study examines what prevention looks like when misunderstanding is not the issue. This blog explores how entitlement, peer influence, and social norms shape harmful behavior — and why prevention must go beyond teaching consent to creating a culture where boundaries are respected without exception.

A new 2026 study examining anonymous survey responses from more than 2,600 young men challenges common narratives about sexual violence and consent. Rather than describing confusion or miscommunication, many participants reported recognizing resistance and continuing anyway. This blog explores what the findings reveal about entitlement, peer influence, accountability, and the uncomfortable questions prevention work must confront moving forward.