Sexual Risk Avoidance Education
The Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program teaches youth how to voluntarily refrain from non-marital sexual activity through sexual risk avoidance education. The purpose of the program is to teach youth to make healthy choices.
Requirements
This program is for youth in Levy County ages 11-19.
Curriculum
The program utilizes the Making a Difference curriculum, which provides sex and relationship education content in eight areas:
Risks
emotional, STDs, teen pregnancy
Rewards
decision making, goal setting and achievement, marriage planning
Relationship Education
friendships, understanding guys and girls, healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, preventing sexual abuse and date rape
Alcohol
dangers of mixing alcohol and sex
Refusal Skills
setting boundaries, developing verbal skills and assertiveness skills
Character Development
responsibility, self-respect, courage, perseverance, compassion, respect
Parent Involvement
parent training and homework interviews
Building Self-Esteem
identifying and appreciating unique qualities, interests or skills