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Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island is committed to creating a “sexually smart” community of youth in Rhode Island who can make healthy and informed decisions about their bodies, relationships and sexuality.
Sex Ed Basic Training for Teens
Sex Ed Basic Training for Teens is a one-day program for teens 13-19 to learn about healthy sexuality, relationships, safer sex, and teens’ sexual rights and responsibilities. Sex Ed Basic Trainings will be held several times a year. Sex Ed is free of charge – food, resources, and awards are provided. Locations and dates vary. Please see the Education Calendar page for current details. If you are interested in signing up for a training please fill out a Youth Registration.
For more information call 421-7820 x3117.
The PPRI Youth Network is a community of youth who are interested in learning and sharing information about healthy sexuality. Youth can sign up after completing a Sex Ed BasicTraining. Youth Network members get connected to the latest news and information, and other youth who are interested in promoting sexual health and responsibility. YN members are invited to participate in PPRI’s Youth Network educational and advocacy events and projects throughout the school year and summer.
Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island has a PeerEducationprogram calledCommunity Health Awareness Team (CHAT). The goal of the CHAT Program is to promote personal responsibility among all teenagers, by providing medically accurate, age appropriate comprehensive sexuality education.
CHAT members receive extensive classroom training in sexual health topics as well as site visits to local social service agencies and on-the-job training. Trained CHAT members conduct educational workshop s with PPRI adult education staff and also learn when to make referrals and how to respond to situations in their schools and community.
CHAT members provide information on male and female reproductive anatomy, puberty, abstinence, contraceptives, safer sex, teen pregnancy, STI/ HIV prevention, healthy relationships, male responsibility and rights of Rhode Island teens to various schools and organizations throughout Rhode Island.
The CHAT program emphasizes factual information, values and attitude assessments, communication, and decision-making skills that help teens make responsible and informed decisions about sexuality and sexual health. Workshops include interactive activities, games, role-plays and videos to encourage discussion.
CHAT members are available to present in a variety of settings including classrooms, health fairs, forums, community programs, church youth groups, teen organizations and conferences.
CHAT members also provide education during Teen Heath Center hours on Monday evenings from 2:30-5:30 pm. For more information please see the Education Calendar.
If you are interested in scheduling a workshop or attending an educational session, please call (401) 421-7820 ext 3117.
Would you or someone you know like to become a CHAT member?
The Education and Training department at Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island is looking to provide youth with training, resources, and peer education opportunities. Youth’s specific interests and concerns are addressed by including peer educators in planning and conducting peer trainings, workshops, community events, and projects with education staff.
High-school aged youth who complete a Sex Ed Basic Training are eligible to apply for CHAT membership. Sex Ed Basic Trainings are one-day and are conducted several times a year. CHAT peer education trainings are conducted once a year. Bilingual youth and males are encouraged to apply.
Click here to view or download the Youth Registration form.
Click here to view or download the full CHAT MEMBER Application.
For more information on the Community Health Awareness Team (CHAT) Program or to schedule a workshop please, call us at (401) 421-7820.
For more information on the Peer Education Program, call (401) 421-7820 ext 3117 or email jennifers@ppri.org
Get Informed!
Want to know more about sexual health, relationships, safer sex, birth control options and everything else?
Check out these resources.
Get Involved!
Want to get in on the action? There are lots of ways to do it:
Be PPRI’s friend on Facebook (you need a login to access this page) and MySpace (you also need a login to access this page)!
Go to one of our Sex Ed Basic Trainings for Teens and get the facts. Learn what you need to know about healthy sexuality, safer sex, and your sexual rights – and how you can help get the word out. Meet other youth from around Rhode Island and talk about it! Fill out a youth registration form.
Join the Youth Network, a community of youth who are interested in learning and sharing information about healthy sexuality. To become a member, you can go to one of our Sex Ed Basic Trainings and get the facts – then sign up! YN members get the latest news and info, get connected to other interested teens, and can participate in PPRI’s Youth Network educational, advocacy, and social events.
Become a CHAT (Community Health Awareness Team) Peer Educator. CHAT peer educators are teens who complete an extensive training in sexuality and sexual health issues and conduct workshops for other teens to promote awareness and responsible choices.
Get Going!
What are you waiting for? Email: jennifers@ppri.org
For more information of the Peer Education
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