Program at a Glance
WHAT: Federally funded project, Administration for Children & Families
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
WHEN: 2007-2012
WHERE: Newark, Orange, East Orange, Irvington
- Public and private middle schools and high schools
- Community-based after school and summer programs
WHY: To help teens (12-18 yrs) avoid the high-risk behavior of sexual activity so they can increase their chances for a healthy and promising future
HOW:
Classroom Teaching – Three levels of curriculum taught by program teachers:
- YES You Can…Experience True Freedom! (7th-8th grade)
- YES You Can…Make Smart Choices! (9th-10th grade)
- YES You Can…Build Healthy Relationships! (11th-12th grade)
Individual Coaching – Laptop self-instruction via CD-Rom It’s All SEX and coaching sessions with health educator