Program Components
- Three‐year program for students in grades 6, 7, and 8 designed to encourage youth to delay having sexual intercourse to reduce the incidence of STDs/HIV and pregnancy
- 19 lessons, each is intended to be implemented during a 45-60 minute timeframe
- Program is delivered through structured activities, group discussions, viewing of DVDs, and role‐plays
Intended Participants
- 6th, 7th and 8th graders
Evaluation Findings
- Decrease in sexual partners
- Increase knowledge in HIV
- Increase condom use
*Source: Advocates for Youth, Science and Success, 2nd Edition