Everyone in the group was present in our group meeting, we discussed that we wanted to find out the demographics of STI and pregnancy rates among teens in the different school districts and counties. Alexandra and myself (Roxane) are going to contact the Health Department about these statistics, and use these findings to contact the high and low areas about the sex education curriculum, and compare the differences.
Amanda contacted Cindy Taylor, who is a 6th grade maturation class expert through the rape recovery center, and we are currently waiting to hear back from her about what her particular curriculum is. Amanda also this past week met with Kristin Hodson, the Executive Director of The Healing Group to discuss with her how we can best find out what sex education local parents want for themselves and their youth.
Sarah is the liaison between us and planned parenthood, and what they have done already on the matter. She is currently getting a copy of the curriculum.
Janet and Debra are trying to locate Anna, who has familiarity with alternative sex education with adolescents. They are trying to get information on what curriculum she is using, and her success rates with her modality.
It sounds like you are on the move.The demographics of STI and pregnancy rates will be super helpful for your final paper in which you will contextualize the problem. You will also want to research the causes of STI and pregnancy rates. For example, does inadequate sex education lead to STIs and pregnancy? You will want to use the academic literature to substantiate the link. Also, I encourage you to explore the literature for interventions that have been found to be effective. Finally, I encourage you to think about HOW to assess local parents on their sex education wants and needs. Will you develop a survey, conduct interviews, facilitate a focus group or community meeting? Keep this in mind. Overall, keep up the good work.
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