Program Components
- HIV-prevention curriculum tailored for use with Latino adolescents
- Six one-hour modules, delivered over consecutive days
- Interactive format, including small group discussion, interactive exercises, and activities to build skills. Salient aspects of Latino culture, including the importance of family and gender role expectations
- Spanish and English versions led by trained, bilingual facilitators
- Facilitator training highly recommended
Intended Participants
- Latino youth
- Latino youth whose first language is Spanish
- Urban, high school youth
Evaluation Findings
- Reduced frequency of sexual intercourse
- Reduced number of sexual partners
- Reduced incidence of unprotected sex
- Increased condom use
*Source: Advocates for Youth, Science and Success, 2nd Edition