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April is Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Month. Check out the links below for helpful information.
Risky Behaviors
Common Myths
What are STDs?
STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease (sometimes called Sexually Transmitted Infection). This is an infection which can be caught by having sexual contact with someone who is infected. This can be vaginal, oral or anal sex, although other types of touching can pass some STDs - for example, some STDs (such as Herpes and HPV) can be caught by touching the infected areas of someone's body and then touching your own genitals (private parts). Click for a CDC Fact Sheet about STDs.
Risky Behaviors
Common Myths
What are STDs?
STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease (sometimes called Sexually Transmitted Infection). This is an infection which can be caught by having sexual contact with someone who is infected. This can be vaginal, oral or anal sex, although other types of touching can pass some STDs - for example, some STDs (such as Herpes and HPV) can be caught by touching the infected areas of someone's body and then touching your own genitals (private parts). Click for a CDC Fact Sheet about STDs.
Introducing the LifeGuard Youth Development
Wyman Teen Outreach Program® (TOP®)
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What is TOP®?
TOP® is a nine month, teen leadership program that encourages character development through candid discussions, peer interactions and community service. TOP® can be:
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What is TOP®?
TOP® is a nine month, teen leadership program that encourages character development through candid discussions, peer interactions and community service. TOP® can be:
- Integrated with Core subjects
- Used as an in-school elective
- Serve as an after-school program; or
- Serve as a component of an out-of-school enrichment program. This might include a social club, recreational program or other "gap" time activity.
What will youth learn?
There are three essential goals to help teens build a foundation for success:
- Healthy Behaviors that promote positive, constructive actions that pave the way for a lifetime of success while reducing incidences of teen pregnancy, re-occurring pregnancies and incarceration
- Life Skills that build competencies necessary for youth to mature into healthy, self-sustaining adults
- Sense of Purpose that inspires a positive self worth as they contribute to their communities through meaningful service
YES! TOP® is successful because it provides schools, organizations and communities with a flexible, tested framework for creating or enhancing local youth development efforts. TOP® is also successful because the curriculum includes four age appropriate levels. Among the core studies are:
- Communication and assertiveness
- Relationships and Self Worth
- Goal Setting and Decision Making
- Development and Healthy Living
- Community Service Learning
Using Wyman's TOP®, LifeGuard Youth Development will provide all training and curriculum to schools and organizations. A program packet is available with complete details. If you are interested in more information, call (816) 836-TEEN (8336). This is a federally funded program. No fees required.
Together, we can guide our youth to the TOP!
