Program Components
- Comprehensive science-based sexual health education curriculum designed to help youth develop healthier relationships and prevent pregnancy, STDs, and sexual violence
- Designed for use in school classrooms as part of a health unit
- Strong family involvement component
- Inclusive curriculum, including examples and activities designed to resonate with youth from a variety of geographical regions, racial identities, sexual orientations, and gender identities
- 29 lessons separated by grade level. Example: Grade 6 has eight lessons.
Intended Participants
- Grades 6-8
Evaluation Findings
3Rs adheres to the Characteristics of Effective Sex and STD/HIV Education Programs and is aligned to both the CDC’s National Health Education Standards for Sexual Health and the National Sexuality Education Standards, authored by the Future of Sex Education. 3Rs is evidence-informed and draws on research from multiple disciplines including public health, sociology, biology, psychology and education. The curriculum and its lessons reflect best practices in teaching and provide young people with the information and skills they need at each age and developmental level.