(Promoting Responsibility, Individuality, Maturity Empowerment)
Safeguarding youth health through the prevention of HIV/STD’s and unintended pregnancies
PROJECT PRIME
(Promoting Responsibility, Individuality, Maturity Empowerment)
Safeguarding youth health through the prevention of HIV/STD’s and unintended pregnancies
Project PRIME offers evidenced-based health education that promotes prevention practices targeting STD/HIV and unintended pregnancies. The program serves diverse youth and young adults 14-19 years old and seeks to:
* Increase their knowledge regarding sexual health
* Boost their understanding of their own vulnerabilities around sex, HIV/STD’s and pregnancy
* Reduce their likelihood of engaging in risky sexual behavior
* Strengthen their problem-solving skills
* Improve their ability to make informed decisions
* Enhance their self-confidence and capacity to establish and maintain healthy relationships
We implement the Making Proud Choices curriculum, an evidence-based safer-sex approach to prevention. Our workshops address 11 different topics including:
* Risk behaviors for HIV and STD’s
* Attitudes about sex, HIV and condom use
* Myths and facts about pregnancy
* Contraceptive methods: abstinence and beyond
* Healthy relationships, negotiation and refusal skills
* Adult preparedness: finances and more
We use a Positive Youth Development approach, follow trauma-informed practices, and have a commitment to health equity and racial justice. Our strategies include the following:
* We use multi-media and interactive learning strategies
* We are mobile. Workshops are offered at our offices or in the facilities of our community partners and schools
* We strive to create a safe space for ALL participants including: LGBTQ young people, youth with disabilities and youth from diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds.
* We promote the strengthening of leadership skills through the use of peer leaders
* We offer workshops in English, Spanish & Portuguese