Listed below are Healthy Teen Network resources relevant to working with communities and parents.
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The Importance of Teen Voices: “Nothing about Us without Us”
October 8, 2014
Guest Blog Post by Judith W. Herrman, PhD, RN, ANEF For some of us, remembering how teens think means only to conjure up our thoughts from a few years ago. For others, it feels like ancient history and requires some time and effort to truly represent the thoughts of a young person. But it is…
Read moreTip Sheet: Opportunity Knocks
October 7, 2014
With accurate information and adequate support, young people can make healthy and responsible decisions about having sex and using contraception. Adults can be most effective by providing the information and support needed to promote responsible decision-making in youth and help ensure transition to adulthood is safe and healthy. In addition to this tip sheet, a complete presentation design is available, for…
Read moreDo Latino Youth Really Want to Get Pregnant?
September 18, 2014
While teen births rates are rapidly dropping, the disparity between Latino girls and their White and Black peers is still noticeable. This disparity has led researchers and program administrators alike to ask themselves…how much of Latino teen pregnancies are intended? It is not an unusual question since the number of unintended pregnancies is quite high.…
Read moreResources for Parents and Caregivers
May 5, 2014
Check out Healthy Teen Network Resources for parents and caring adults here. Other Resources Amaze Advocates for Youth, Parents’ Sex Ed Center Advocates for Youth, Resources for Families on Parent-Child Communication Answer, Resources for Parents CDC, Parent and Guardian Resources Children Now, Talking with Kids about Tough Issues Colorado Youth Matter, Raices y Alas Dating Abuse:…
Read moreProviding Youth-Friendly Clinical Services the “Rights” Way: 5 Tips
April 23, 2014
Those interested in the topic of youth-friendly clinical services are perhaps well-versed on what constitutes such services. Healthy Teen Network has certainly covered this topic extensively through our blog, webinar, on-site training, and technical assistance. Youth-friendly services include convenient location and hours, affordable fees, friendly staff competent clinicians, comprehensive services, and community support, among others.…
Read more3 Steps to Establish a Clear Goal to Engage Communities
April 17, 2014
Healthy Teen Network’s Education & Outreach Department What is Community Engagement? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Committee on Community Engagement defines community engagement as “the process of working collaboratively with and through groups of people affiliated by geographic proximity, special interest, or similar situations to address issues affecting the well-being of those people.”…
Read moreOpportunity Knocks
April 9, 2014
Use Teachable Moments to Convey Safer Sex Messages to Young People With accurate information and adequate support, young people can make healthy and responsible decisions about having sex and using contraception. Adults can be most effective by providing the information and support needed to promote responsible decision-making in youth and help ensure transition to adulthood…
Read moreHow & Where Healthy Teens Live, Learn, & Play: A 360° Approach
November 14, 2013
When researching the effective characteristics of sexuality education programs, Dr. Douglas Kirby noted that while programs addressing individual knowledge, attitudes, and skills are important, they are not sufficient in reaching positive health outcomes: “Communities should not rely solely on these programs to address problems of HIV, other STIs, and pregnancy but should view them as…
Read moreOpportunity Knocks: Important Information to Share During a Teachable Moment
September 30, 2012
This blog post is the third in a of three-part series (see also: Part 1, Part 2) highlighting Healthy Teen Network’s resources on using teachable moments to reach youth, through our Opportunity Knocks resources, including a fact sheet and pre-packaged, fully designed presentation, ready for you to use. The Opportunity Knocks series is based on…
Read moreOpportunity Knocks: Creating a Safe Space for Talking with Youth about Sex
September 21, 2012
This blog post is the second in of a three-part series (see also: Part 1, Part 3) highlighting Healthy Teen Network’s resources on using teachable moments to reach youth, through our Opportunity Knocks resources, including a fact sheet and pre-packaged, fully designed presentation, ready for you to use. The Opportunity Knocks series is based on…
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