The Source: Volume 6, Issue 1, October/November 2002

The Source: Volume 6, Issue 1, October/November 2002

SIECUS News

October is National Family Sexuality Education Month (NFSEM)
Since 1975, a national coalition of more than 50 organizations has promoted family communication about sexuality by participating in NFSEM. This observance is designed to encourage parents and caregivers to talk with their children about sexuality. Information for parents and caregivers is available at http://www.familiesaretalking.org (en español, http://www.lafamiliahabla.org).

Click here to view the third issue of Families Are Talking http://www.siecus.org/pubs/families/Families_Newsletter3.pdf, a newsletter with information to help parents, caregivers, and children talk about sexuality-related issues.

New Resources

Draw the Line-Respect the Line
Setting Limits to Prevent HIV, STD and Pregnancy
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
University of California, San Francisco Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, and ETR Associates This curricula promotes abstinence by providing students with the knowledge and skills to prevent STDs, HIV, and pregnancy. It consists of three manuals-Grade 6 (5 lessons), Grade 7 (7 lessons), and Grade 8 (7 lessons). Grade 6 features limits setting and refusal skills in a nonsexual context; Grade 7 examines consequences of unplanned sex, including STD, and teaches refusal skills in party situations; and Grade 8 features practice of refusal skills in dating situations and covers basic information about condoms. Results from this evaluated curriculum are included. Activities and worksheets are available in English and Spanish.
2003; $21 each; $56 for all three; ETR Associates; http://www.etr.org

Preventing Teen Pregnancy
Youth Development and After-School Programs
Douglas Kirby, Nicole Lezin, Rananhnah A. Afriye, and Gabrielle Gallucci
This manual describes a variety of youth development and after-school programs designed to help reduce teen pregnancy. It includes chapters on the role of education and employment planning; sports and fitness; violence prevention; substance abuse; parental involvement; and sex and HIV education programs. It also features research on the causes of teen pregnancy and the effectiveness of past programs.
2002; $24.95; YWCA of the USA and ETR Associates; http://www.etr.org

What Your Mother Never Told You About Sex
Hilda Hutcherson, M.D.
This book for women offers information on sexuality and sexual health. It is divided into five parts beginning with the section "Body Parts" that discusses female and male sexual anatomy. Part Two, "Sensational Sex," discusses topics such as kissing, touch, and sexual enhancers. Part Three, "Taking Care of Yourself," covers topics on keeping in shape, birth control, and safer sex. Part Four, "Sex for Life," discusses sex during pregnancy, middle and later life sexuality, and talking with your daughter about sexuality. Part Five, "When Sex Isn't Great," covers a wide variety of medical problems and psychological and emotional issues related to sex.
2002; $27.95; ISBN 0399148424; Penguin Putnam Publishers; http://www.penguinputnam.com

Conferences

The Center for Family Life Education's 18th Annual Conference, "Excellence in Sexuality Education: Helping Educators Expand Their Skills in The Classroom," is scheduled for October 17th at the Holiday Inn, in Montvale, NJ. Participants will have the opportunity to examine research based ideas for how youth-serving professionals can enrich their sexuality education and advocacy efforts. Workshop topics include "Sex on the Web: Using Technology to Promote Sexual Health," "Using 'Partner' is Not Enough: Educating About Sexual Orientation Respectfully and Responsibly," and "Beyond the Birds and the Bees: Encouraging REAL Communication About Sex Between Teens and Parents." Registration fees are available at http://www.ppgnnj.org.
More Information:
The Center for Family Life Education
Helen Firtion
196 Speedwell Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07690
Phone: 973/539-9580, extension 120
Fax: 973/539-3828
Web site: http://www.ppgnnj.org
The Central New York Council on Adolescent Pregnancy's 24th Annual Conference, "Imagine: The Power of Prevention," is scheduled for November 4, at the Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool, in Syracuse, N.Y. The conference will include workshops designed for professionals, administrators, parents, and teens. It will provide attendees with important skills for working with youth; skills needed to relate to adolescents in an effective manner concerning the issues of sexuality, pregnancy, and parenthood; and the opportunity to discuss and share information with other professional in the field of sexuality. Workshops include: "Talking to Kids About Oral Sex," "Abstinence-Only and Comprehensive Programming: Working Together Successfully," "Yo, Yo, What's Up? And Other Things NOT To Say! Tips for Writing Effective Materials for Teens," "Hope is Not a Method: Contraception 101," and "The Faith Community: Partners in Prevention." Registration fees are available at: http://community.syracuse.com/cc/cnycap.
More Information:
Central New York Council on Adolescent Pregnancy
404 Oak Street, Suite 206
Syracuse, NY 13203
Phone: 315/471-0564
Fax: 315/471-3901
Email: cnycap@dreamscape.com
Web site: http://community.syracuse.com/cc/cnycap
The Center on Adolescent Sexuality, Pregnancy and Parenting presents two teen pregnancy workshops, scheduled for October 15-16 at the Kansas City Airport Marriot, in Kansas City, MO. The first workshop "Implementation of the Missouri Volunteer Resource Mothers Program" will provide a comprehensive introduction and training in how to implement this research-based volunteer mentoring program for pregnant and parenting teens. The second workshop "Maltreatment and Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Program" is designed to provide a comprehensive training on the prevalence of violence in the lives of young women and their children. Registration fees are available at: http://outreach.missouri.edu/hdfs/mvrm.htm; http://outreach.edu/hdfs/mapp.htm.
More Information:
University of Missouri
CASPP
314 Gentry Hall
Columbia, MO 65211-7040
Phone: 573/882-4416
Fax: 573/884-4878
Email: pikel@missouri.edu
Web site: http://www.outreach.missouri.edu/hdfs/caspp.htm
Contraceptive Technology: Quest for Excellence, is scheduled for October 24-25 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, in Atlanta, GA. This conference will provide clinicians and other healthcare professionals with current research and new developments in contraceptive technology and female health issues including sexuality issues, STDs, breast disease, and menopause. Sessions include: "Emergency Contraception: Update 2002," "Update on the 2002 STD Treatment Guidelines," "Dilemmas in Adolescent Gynecology: Delayed Puberty, Menstrual Disorders and More!" "Androgens for Premenopausal Women: Who Needs Them?" and "Managing Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer: What Are The Options?" Registration fees are available at http://www.cforums.com.
More Information:
Contemporary Forums
11900 Silvergate Drive
Dublin, CA 94568-2257
Phone: 800/377-7707, Ext. 3
Fax: 800/329-9923
Email: info@cforums.com
Web site: http://www.cforums.com

Trainings

AIDS-Related Community Services (ARCS), Elmsford, NY
For a list of upcoming trainings, call 914/785-8364.

Center for Health and Behavioral Training, Rochester, NY
For a list of upcoming trainings, call 585/530-4382 or visit http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/chbt.

Center for Health Training, Austin, TX
For a list of upcoming trainings, call 512/474-2166 or visit http://www.centerforhealthtraining.org.

Center for Health Training, Oakland, CA
For a list of upcoming trainings, call 510/835-3700 or visit http://www.centerforhealthtraining.org.

Center for Health Training, Seattle, WA
For a list of upcoming trainings, call 206/447-9538 or visit http://www.centerforhealthtraining.org.

Harm Reduction Training Institute, New York, NY
For a list of upcoming trainings, call 212/683-2334 or visit http://www.harmreduction.org.

Harm Reduction Training Institute, Oakland, CA
For a list of upcoming trainings, call 510/444-6969 or visit http://www.harmreduction.org.

Planned Parenthood of New York City's Robert and Harriet Heilbrunn Center for Community Outreach, Education, and Training
For a list of upcoming trainings go to http://www.ppnyc.org/new/events.html#training.