Sex Ed FOR ALL 

Sex Ed FOR ALL 

May is Sex Ed For All Month. This month is used as an opportunity to “voice our commitment to a world where all young people—no matter who they are or where they live—get the sex education they deserve.”  Formerly: Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month  This month was not...
Reflecting on  Our Forward Together Launch

Reflecting on Our Forward Together Launch

In March, we hosted a launch event for the Central Oklahoma Teen Pregnancy Prevention Collaboration five-year Strategic Plan, Forward Together. And WOW, what an event! We want to thank everyone who joined us on March 21st to celebrate this bold new vision for the...
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey

Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey

In the realm of adolescent sexual health, data collected from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (YRBS) Survey is widely used to determine grant objectives, education goals, program development, and more. Many organizations like ours and other members of the...
Talking to Youth about Interpersonal Violence

Talking to Youth about Interpersonal Violence

As caregivers, we strive to protect our children from harm and prepare them for the challenges they may face in life. One crucial topic that often goes undiscussed is interpersonal violence. Having open conversations about this issue can equip youth with the knowledge...
How to Handle Values-Based Questions

How to Handle Values-Based Questions

How do Oklahoma sex educators handle values-based questions in the classroom?  Carefully. Very carefully.  When sexual health educators teach in the classroom, there are always going to be values-based questions from students. Examples of values-based questions...