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Youth Perspectives on Sexual Health Education in California

Explore the value of comprehensive sexual health education from youth testimonials, partnerships with young leaders, and how it empowers student success. Learn from youth how to get involved in policy advocacy and peer-to-peer education.

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Youth Perspectives on Sexual Health Education in California

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  1. Daniel Yim & Kathleen Gutierrez, California School Health Centers Association Leadership Policy Institute | 1 December 2010 | San Francisco, CA YOUTH PERSPECTIVES ON COMPREHENSIVE SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION

  2. Youth Voice and Comprehensive Sexual Health Education • The value of sexual health education • Partnerships with young leaders • Health empowerment and student success *Youth testimonials

  3. The Value of Sexual Health Education • Misinformation vs. Incomplete Information vs. Comprehensive Information • “Preparing for the inevitable” • Sex Ed is not Sex Endorsement • Alleviating fear through education

  4. Partnerships with Young Leaders • Supportive staff and faculty • Parents and other adult allies • Cooperative school districts and school boards

  5. Supportive Staff and Faculty “I came across Club REAL and found that it just opened my eyes to a lot of things. When it comes to sex education, there were things I didn’t know about that I ended up learning, like other adolescent health issues.” -Peer health educator, Selma Unified School District

  6. How Youth Can Get Involved • Policy advocacy • Peer-to-peer sexual health education • Youth-facilitated education • Assets and needs assessment • Curriculum selection

  7. Youth and Policy Advocacy

  8. Peer-to-Peer Education “I like that I learn the truth and get to help other students out because a lot of my friends, if I talk to them, they don’t know fact from fiction. I question myself, too. “Is this myth true?” I want my friends to know the truth instead.” - Youth Outreach Worker, Raoul Wallenberg High School, San Francisco Unified School District

  9. Health Empowerment and Student Success • Empowerment Cycle

  10. Health Empowerment and Student Success “I like being educated about comprehensive sexual health education because I know I am making healthy decisions. I become less distracted from school because instead of worrying about my sexual health and playing guessing games, I can focus back on my education.” -CSHC Youth Board member, Fremont High School alumnus, Oakland Unified School District

  11. Q&A Thank you!

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