The Source: Volume 6, Issue 6, August/September 2003

The Source: Volume 6, Issue 6, August/September 2003

NEW RESOURCES

The New Teaching Safer Sex
Peggy Brick et al.
This updated manual consists of 22 skills-based lessons and is designed to help professionals develop workshops for adolescents and young adults on the topics of STDs and HIV. This manual is also available in Spanish, Enseñando el Sexo Seguro.
2003; $25; Planned Parenthood of Greater Northern New Jersey; http://www.ppgnnj.org/ordfm.htm

National Survey of Adolescents and Young Adults: Sexual Health Knowledge, Attitudes and Experiences
The Henry Kaiser Family Foundation
This comprehensive survey examines the views and experiences of young people on issues affecting their sexual health. The survey looked at a nationally representative sample of over 1,800 young people in three key age groups: young adolescents (ages 13 to 14), adolescents (ages 15 to 17), and young adults (ages 18 to 24). It asked individuals about their knowledge and attitudes about sexuality; the pressure young people face to be sexually active and how they handle the pressure; what they know about HIV/AIDS and STDs; what they know and how they feel about contraception and protection; and what sources inform and influence their decision making.
2003; Free from website; The Henry Kaiser Family Foundation; http://www.kff.org

New Expectations: Sexuality Education for Mid and Later Life
Peggy Brick and Jan Lunquist
This manual consists of 25 lessons and is designed to help professinals develop workshops and trainings for people in mid and later life to identify the sexuality issues that confront them, to re-think their old "scripts," and to consider creating new and healthy ways of being sexual.
2003; $25; SIECUS; http://www.siecus.org

14 and Younger: The Sexual Behavior of Young Adolescents
Bill Alpert et al.
This comprehensive report contains seven papers based on six different sets of data on young adolescents 12 to 14. It provides information on topics such as sexual activity, pregnancy rates, contraceptive use, dating patterns, and communication with their parents about sexuality related issues. A summary is included.
2003; $15; The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy; http://www.teenpregnancy.org

CONFERENCES

The New Jersey Teachers Institute in Sexual Health Education (NJ TISHE) is scheduled for August 11-15 at Blair Academy in Blairstown, NJ. NJ TISHE is a weeklong, residential, skills based training for New Jersey middle and high school health teachers. Through interactive workshops and group activities led by sexuality educators, attendees will have the opportunity to analyze and evaluate teaching method skills and learn about new strategies and resources. The workshops will focus on topics such as teaching about abstinence with a sex positive approach; birth control and pregnancy prevention; emergency contraception; enhancing self-esteem; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trangender issues including homophobia; STIs and HIV/AIDS; sexual values; sexual violence; youth culture and cultural competence; and the politics of sex education in New Jersey. Registration fees are available by contacting Nora Gelperin at: norag@rci.rutgers.edu.
For More Information:
Nora Gelperin
Director of Training & Education
Network for Family Life Educaiton
Rutgers University
41 Gordon Road, Suite A
PIscataway, NJ 08854
Phone: 732/445-7929
Fax: 732/445-7970
Email: norag@rci.rutgers.edu

The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP), 40th Annual Reproductive Health 2003 Conference is scheduled for September 10-13, at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA. This conference is designed for clinicians and other helathcare porfessionals. It includes three specialized pre-conference tracks, general sessions, and one post-conference session. Topics include contraception, abortion, sexually transmitted infections, HPV and cervical dysplasia, teen pregnancy prevention, public health and prevention, ectopic pregnancy andmiscarriage management, and much more. Registration fees are available at: http://www.arhp.org/conferences
For More Information:
ARHP
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 20037-1718
Phone: 212/466-3825 or 877/444-ARHP
Fax: 202/466-3826
Email: conferences@arhp.org
Website: http://www.arhp.org

Contraceptive Technology: Quest for Excellence, is scheduled for October 23-24, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, in Atlanta, GA. This conference wil provide clinicians and other healthcare professionals with current research and new developments in contraceptive technology and female health isseus including sexuality issues, STDS, breast disease, and menopause. Sessions include: "Emergency Contraception: Update 2003"; "STDs: Past, Present and Future"; "Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Programs: Where Do We Go From Here?"; "Overview of Menopause Management: Where Do We Stand Now?"; and "Ask the Expert: Emergency Contraception Management." Registration fees are available at: http://www.cforums.com
For 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
Website: http://www.cforums.com

The National Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Parenting and Prevention's (NOAPPP) Annual Conference, "Blueprint for Success: Emerging Programs Themes & Policies," is scheduled for November 10-13, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. The conference will focus on the building blocks and foundations for successful programs and policies that ultimately result in healthier adolescents and children of young parents. Topics include: "Promoting Sexual Health in Young Adults;" "Inspiring Responsibility in Young Men"; "Increasing Teen Parents Potential for Success"; "Engaging Parents, Families and Communities"; "Maximizing Potential for the Children of Teen Parents"; "Exploring and Reducing the Impact of Interpersonal Violence"; and "Developing and Sustaining Successful State and Local Coalitions." Registration fees are available at: http://www.noappp.org/Services/Conference/2003ConferenceRegistration.html
For More Information:
NOAPPP
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202/293-8370
Fax: 202/293-8805
Website: http://www.noappp.org

TRAINING PROVIDERS

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.