HIV/AIDS is a major public health concern. Strong government, private, and joint support is needed for research and programs on prevention and treatment; for medical and social services for people with HIV/AIDS, their families, and other caregivers; and for the continued development and delivery of clear, accurate, age-appropriate prevention information for all people. This bibliography updates SIECUS’ 1996 bibliography on HIV/AIDS.
SIECUS does not sell or distribute these books. They are however, available for use in the Mary S. Calderone Library. For those interested in purchasing any of these books, each annotation contains contact and price information (not including shipping and handling).
This bibliography was compiled by Amy Levine, M.A., SIECUS librarian; Lissette Marrero, SIECUS information assistant; and Dana Arnberg, SIECUS intern.
(Published in the SIECUS Report, Volume 27, Number 5 - June/July 1999)
CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
AIDS: First Facts for Kids Grades 4-6
Linda Schwartz
Answers to Questions Kids Ask Grades 6-8
Barbara Christie-Dever
What Teens Need to Know Grades 9-12
Barbara Christie-Dever
These three books, which are for use either in the classroom or at home, are candid,
straightforward and age-appropriate.
1996; $8.95, $7.95, $9.95; ISBN 0-88160-249-3, ISBN 088160-286-8, ISBN 0-88160-233-7;
The Learning Works, P. O. Box 6187, Santa Barbara, CA 93160; Phone: 800/235-5767; Fax:
805/964-1466; Web site: http://www.thelearningworks.com
Alex, the Kid with AIDS
Linda Walvoord Girard
This book for elementary school children tells the story of Alex, a new student infected
with AIDS. Although this book does not mention HIV, it provides young children with basic
information about the virus and AIDS. It helps children understand that Alex is the same
as the other children, that they cannot "catch AIDS" by being around Alex, and
the only way they can "get AIDS" is through blood to blood transmission.
1991; $14.95; ISBN 0-8075-0245-6; Albert Whitman & Company, 6340 Oakton Street,
Morton Grove, IL 60053; Phone: 847/581-0033; Fax: 847/581-0039; Web site http://www.awhitmanco.com
Captain BIO: "HIV Attacks!"
BIO Comics
This comic book is designed for students in middle school through high school. It
introduces the discussion of HIV/AIDS by using a superhero named CAPTAIN BIO to intrigue
youth. It helps young people learn the facts about HIV transmission and prevention as they
read about a scientific adventure.
1996; $0.49;BIO COMICS PO Box 50 Galdstone, NJ 07934; Phone: 800/543-2230; Fax:
908/234-1961; Web site: http://www.biocomics.com
HIV Positive
Bernard Wolf
This book tells the story of Sara, a 29-year-old mother of two whose life and family
are affected by her contracting AIDS. This touching story details the daily life of Sara
and her family as they go to the doctor, deal with her bouts of illness, and participate
in family therapy sessions.
1997; $16.99; ISBN: 0-925190-99-3; Dutton Children's Books/Penguin Putnum 405 Murray Hill
PKWY, East Rutherford, NJ 07073; Phone: 800/526-0275; Fax: 800/227-9604.
My Dad Has HIV
Earl Alexander, Sheila Rudin, and Pam Sejkora
This book discusses HIV/AIDS in a colorful, sensitive, and hopeful way that young
children can easily understand. The narrative is a simple science lesson that is useful
for teachers and counselors. Its main focus is on a person who lives with HIV.
1996; $14.95; ISBN: 0-525-45459-4; Fairview Press, 2450 Riverside Avenue South,
Minneapolis, MN 55454; Phone: 612/672-4180; Fax: 612/672-4980.
GENERAL PUBLIC
The AIDS Crisis: A Documentary History
Douglas A. Feldman and Julia Wang Miller
This book gives the reader a comprehensive perspective of the social, cultural,
psychological, historical, political, economic, and biomedical aspects of AIDS in the
United States and around the world.
1998; $49.95; ISBN 0-313-28715-5; Greenwood Publishing Group, 88 Post Road West, Box
5007; Westport, CT 06881; Phone: 800/225-5800; Fax: 203/222-1502; Web site: http://www.greenwood.com
The AmFAR AIDS Handbook: The Complete Guide to Understanding HIV and AIDS
Darrell E. Ward
This easy-to-read book is a comprehensive guide to understanding HIV/AIDS. It addresses
"What You Need to Know about HIV/AIDS" and the "Medical Science of
HIV." A glossary, appendices, and index are included.
1999; $17.50; ISBN 0-393-31636-X; W. W. Norton and Company, C/O National Book Company,
800 Keystone Industrial Park, Scranton, PA 18512; 800/233-4830; Fax: 800/458-6515; Web
site: http://www.wwnorton.com
Answering Your Questions about AIDS
Seth C. Kalichman, Ph.D.
This collection of the 350 most frequently asked questions about AIDS provides answers
that corroborate medical and psychological research. It also includes a glossary, a list
of selected medications, a directory of local and national HIV/AIDS resources, and a
listing of state and national HIV/AIDS hotlines.
1996; $9.95; ISBN: 1-55798-339-9; American Psychological Association 750 First Street,
NE Washington, DC 20002; Phone: 202/336-5500; Fax: 202/336-5502; Web site: http://www.apap.org
Forgotten Children of the AIDS Epidemic
Shelley Geballe, Janice Gruendel, and Warren Andiman, Editors
This book looks at the issues facing children whose parents and siblings are dying of
AIDS. It examines children’s experiences, how AIDS affects them, how their emotional
needs are met, how they can find a second family, and what stigmas they face. It also
explores ways to promote resilience in these AIDS-affected children.
1995; $14; ISBN: 0-300-06271-0; Yale University Press PO Box, 209040, New Haven, CT 06520;
Phone: 203/432-0940; Fax: 800/777-9253; Web site: http://www.yale.edu/yup/
HIV/AIDS Internet Information Sources and Resources
Jeffrey T. Huber, Ph.D., Editor
This book highlights HIV/AIDS related information obtained from the Internet. It reveals
the breadth and depth of information sources and resources that are available over the
Internet. It also helps in evaluating Web sites and locating reliable and relevant
HIV/AIDS information.
1998; $34.95; ISBN: 1-56023-117-3; The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton,
NY 13904; Phone: 800/HAWORTH; Fax: 800/895-0582; Web site: http://www.haworthpressinc.com
What Everyone Can Do to Fight AIDS
Anne Garwood and Ben Melnick
This book provides basic information on AIDS and stresses the importance of
information and education. It encourages readers to become involved with community
organizations and other volunteer work, and offers concrete suggestions on how to do it.
Each chapter concludes with a list of resources for more information.
1995; $14, Jossey-Bass Publishers, 350 Sensum Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104;
Phone: 415/433-1767; Fax: 800/605-2665; Web site: http://www.jbp.com
GAY MEN, LESBIANS, AND BISEXUALS
AIDS, Communication and Empowerment: Gay Male Identity and the Politics of Public
Health Messages
Roger Myrick
This book offers a critical, historical analysis of public health communication about
HIV/AIDS; the ways this communication makes sense historically and culturally; and the
implications such messages have for marginal groups. It allows for a rethinking of ways
such groups can take control of their own education on public heath issues. It provides
valuable insights and information for scholars, for professionals, for readers interested
in the relationship among language, power, and marginal identity, and for classes in gay
and lesbian studies, health communication, or political communication.
1996; $19.95; ISBN: 1-56023-884-4; The Haworth Press,Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton,
NY 13904; Phone: 800/HAWORTH; Fax: 800/895-0582; Web site: http://www.haworthpressinc.com
Bisexualities and AIDS: International Perspectives
Peter Aggleton, Editor
This book reviews the global perspective of what has been learned about the relationship
between male bisexuality and AIDS. It examines the difference between bisexual behavior
and bisexual identity and its implications on HIV prevention. Prevention efforts in
Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, India, Mexico, Papua New Guinea,
Peru, The Dominican Republic, The Philippines, the United Kingdom and the United States
are examined.
1996; $29.95; ISBN: 0-7484-0394-9; Taylor & Francis Inc., 1900 Frost Road, Suite
101, Bristol, PA 19007; Phone: 800/821-8312 Fax: 215/269-0363.
HIV Disease: Lesbians, Gays, and the Social Services
Gary A. Lloyd, Ph.D., A.C.S.W., B.C..D and Mary Ann Kuszelewicz, M.S.W., A.C.S.W.,
Editors
This collection of articles explores the impact of HIV on gay men and lesbians from a
social services perspective. The introductory chapters on "AIDS and
Homophobia/Heterosexism" examine barriers and challenges to providing service to gay
men and lesbians. A section on "Special Populations" looks at HIV/AIDS from the
perspectives of lesbians, African-American men, and Latinos. This section also includes a
literature review. Other chapters look at the role of AIDS service organizations in
providing education and helping reduce risky behavior.
1995; $17.95, The Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580; Phone:
800/HAWORTH; Fax: 800/895-0582; Web site: http://www.haworthpressinc.com
The HIV-Negative Gay Man: Developing Strategies for Survival and Emotional Well-Being
Steven Ball, M.A., M.S.W., A.C.S.W., Editor
This collection of essays provides information concerning the psychosocial and
psychosexual needs of HIV-negative gay men. It discusses strategies for staying uninfected
and cultivating a meaningful way of life in the face of HIV/AIDS.
1998; $12.95; ISBN: 1-56023-114-9; The Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY
13904; Phone: 800/HAWORTH; Fax: 800/895-0582; Web site: http://www.haworthpressinc.com
In Changing Times: Gay Men and Lesbians Encounter HIV/AIDS
Martin P. Levine, Peter M. Nardi, and John H. Gagnon
This volume addresses the ways HIV/AIDS has changed collective and individual
identities. It discusses the lives of gay men and lesbians and how these changes have
altered perceptions of the epidemic. Essays include: "Censorship and Identity in the
Age of AIDS," "Friends, Lovers, and Families: The Impact of AIDS on Gay and
Lesbian Relationships," "Owning An Epidemic: The Impact of AIDS on Small-City
Lesbian and Gay Communities," The HIV Epidemic and Public Attitudes toward Lesbians
and Gay Men," and "Intergenerational Relations and AIDS in the Formation of Gay
Culture in the United States."
1997; $17.95; ISBN 0-226-27857-3; The University of Chicago Press, Order Department, 11030
South Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628; Phone: 800/621-2736; Fax: 800/621-8476; Web site:
http://www.press.uchicago.edu
In the Shadow of the Epidemic
Walt Odets
This book addresses the concerns of HIV-negative gay men. The book looks at the mental
impact of the AIDS epidemic, examines loss and mourning, and looks closely at
relationships, sexuality, and survival. The author, a clinical psychologist, uses case
studies from his practice to illustrate the ideas in the book.
1995; $14.95, Duke University Press, Box 90660, Durham, NC 27708; Phone: 919/687-3600;
Fax: 888/651-0124; Web site: http://www.duke.edu/web/dupress
Loving Men: Gay Partners, Spirituality and AIDS
Richard P. Hardy
This book presents the stories of gay men who lived in loving relationships and lost their
partners to AIDS. Through their stories, this book provides an enrichment of history and
spirituality and tackles the stereotypes of gay life.
1998; $17.95; ISBN: 0-8264-1138-X; The Continuum Publishing Company 370 Lexington
Avenue, New York, NY 10017; Phone: 800/561-7704; Fax: 703/661-1501; Web site: http://www.continuum-books.com
New International Directions in HIV Prevention for Gay and Bisexual Men
Michael T. Wright, L.I.C.S.W., M.S. B.R. Simon Rosser, Ph.D., M.P.H., and Onno de
Zwart, M.A., Editors
The Deutsche AIDS-Hilife, the national German AIDS organization, sponsored a series of
symposia in 1996 to promote international collaboration in the development of new
paradigms for thinking about sexuality and HIV prevention. Some of the symposia
participants share their thoughts in this volume. This collection asks the question:
"What are the next steps in designing effective prevention for gay and bisexual
men?" Essays include "Beyond Risk Factors: Trends in European Safer Sex
Research," "Gay Men and HIV: Community Responses and Personal Risks," and
"Desire, Cultural Dissonance, and Incentives for Remaining HIV-Negative."
1998; The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580; Phone:
800/HAWORTH: Fax: 800/895-0582; Web site: http://www.haworthpressinc.com
PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV
Being Positive: The Lives of Men and Women with HIV
Robert Klitzman, M.D.
This book presents and analyzes the fabric and texture of the lives of individuals
infected with HIV. Based upon in depth interviews, it addresses how people perceive the
issues that they confront.
1997; $26.00; ISBN 1-56663-164-5; Order Department, Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 15200 NBN
Way, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214; Phone: 800/462-6420; Fax: 800/338-4550; Web site: http://www.ivanrdee.com
Eating Positive: Nutrition Guide and Recipe Book for People with HIV/AIDS
Jeffrey T. Huber, Ph.D. and Kris Riddlesperger, M.S., R.N.
This easy-to-follow recipe book provides enticing recipes that fit a variety of common
diet limitations and specific health needs for individuals with HIV/AIDS. Individuals can
customize proper nutrition diet plans for patients who often find it difficult to maintain
an adequate diet due to conditions associated with HIV/AIDS and the medications used to
alleviate symptoms.
1998; $14.95; ISBN: 1-56023-893-3; The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice Street,
Binghamton, NY 13904; Phone: 800/HAWORTH; Fax: 800/895-0582; Web site: http://www.haworthpressinc.com
HIV/AIDS and Sexuality
Michael W. Ross, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.H.P.E.D.
This book looks at HIV-positive individuals and the impact of infection on their
sexuality. It describes differences associated with individuals who are infected and those
who are concerned with infection. It also provides a clinical perspective and treatment
approaches.
1995; $17.95, ISBN 1-56023-068-1; The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY
13904-1580; Phone: 800/HAWORTH; Fax: 800/895-0582; Web site: http://www.haworthpressinc.com
Youths Living with HIV: Self-Evident Truths
G. Cajetan Luna
This book explores the life struggles and adaptations leading up to and after the HIV
infection of young Americans. The cases presented in this book look at the experiences of
youths living with HIV/AIDS. It also discusses their private dilemmas and demonstrates the
need for comprehensive intervention and preventive measures.
1997; $14.95; ISBN: 1-56023-904-2; The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice Street,
Binghamton, NY 13904; Phone: 800/HAWORTH; Fax: 800/895-0582; Web site: http://www.haworthpressinc.com
PROFESSIONALS
Changing HIV Risk Behavior: Practical Strategies
Jeffrey A. Kelly
This book outlines strategies for effectively assisting individuals in changing HIV risk
behavior. Chapters include: "Behavioral Skill Acquisition Model for Risk Reduction
Counseling," "Intervention Settings," "Risk Assessment,"
"Sexual Assertiveness Training," "and "Pride, Self-Esteem, and
Empowerment As Contexts of Community Change."
1995; $26.95, Guilford Publications, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012; Phone:
212/431-9800; Fax: 212/966-6708; Web site: http://www.guilford.com
Children, Families, and HIV/AIDS, Psychosocial and Therapeutic Issues
Nancy Boyd-Franklin, Gloria L. Steiner and Mary G. Boland
This book focuses on psychosocial and therapeutic issues surrounding children and
families affected by HIV/AIDS. It uses a family-focused approach to providing assistance
and includes important information on cultural sensitivity in working with
African-American, Latino, and Haitian families. The authors describe many methods
(including family, individual, and group treatment as well as hypnotherapeutic techniques)
for nonpharmacologic pain management. Including numerous case studies that bring issues to
life, this book serves as a valuable resource for professionals.
1995; $24.95, Guilford Publications, 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012; Phone:
212/431-9800; Fax: 212/966-6708; Web site: http://www.guilford.com
HIV/AIDS Community Information Services: Experiences in Serving Both At-Risk and
HIV-Infected Populations
Jeffrey T. Huber
The purpose of this book is to provide information services—both educational and
recreational—to individuals infected with the HIV virus and to promote the
dissemination of instructional materials to those individuals who are at risk for
infection. Chapters include: "The Complex Nature of the Epidemic,"
"HIV/AIDS Information Resources and Services," "Information Networking and
Partnerships," and "Looking Beyond Existing Resources and Services."
Appendices include: "Case Definitions of AIDS," "AIDS Classification
Systems," "Internet Resource Sites," and "Organization
Information."
1996; $39.95; ISBN 1-56024-940-4; The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton,
NY 13904-1580; Phone: 800/HAWORTH; Fax: 800/895-0582; Web site: http://www.haworthpressinc.com
HIV and Social Work: A Practitioner's Guide
David M. Aronstein, M.S.W. and Bruce J. Thompson, Ph.D., Editors
This book offers practical advice and useful links between social work theory and
practice. Experienced social workers discuss such topics as psychosocial intervention,
clinical issues, and helping people cope with the changing expectations brought on by
promising yet complex treatment options.
1998; $49.95; ISBN: 1-56023-906-9; The Haworth Press, Inc.,10 Alice Street, Binghamton,
NY 13904; Phone: 800/HAWORTH; Fax: 800/895-0582; Web site: http://www.haworthpressinc.com
Sometimes My Heart Goes Numb: Love and Caregiving in a Time of AIDS
Charles Garfield
This book is a guide for people who want to know how to say the right thing, set healthy
limits, encourage someone's fight for life, be there for someone ready to die, identify
the needs of caregivers, and implement self-care strategies to avoid burnout and
"compassion fatigue." It includes the personal stories of 20 health care
providers and caregivers. A glossary of terms is also included.
1995; $13.00; ISBN 015600495X; Harcourt Incorporated, 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando,
FL 32887; Phone: 800/543-1918; Fax: 800/235-0256.
WOMEN
The Gender Politics of HIV/AIDS in Women: Perspectives on the Pandemic in the United
States
Nancy Goldstein and Jennifer L. Manlowe, Editors
This collection of essays helps individuals understand the effects of HIV/AIDS on
women's lives with an emphasis on diversity. It is intended to provide a forum where
health service providers and researchers, social workers, community-based organizers,
psychologists, HIV-infected people, cultural critics, and public policymakers are exposed
to each others' works and perspectives. Essays include: "Midlife and Older Women and
HIV/AIDS: My Grandmother Wouldn't Do That," "HIV/AIDS and Asian Pacific Islander
Women," "Social Context and HIV: Testing and Treatment Issues Among Commercial
Street Sex Workers," "Coming to Their Own Rescue: Teens Teach Teens About
HIV," and "Native Women Living Beyond HIV/AID Infection."
1997; $21.00; ISBN 0-8147-3093-0; New York University Press, 70 Washington Square South,
New York, NY 10012; Phone: 800/996-6987; Fax: 212/995-3833; Web site: http://www.nyupress.nyu.edu
Putting Risk in Perspective: Black Teenage Lives in the Era of AIDS
Renee T. White
This book demonstrates why the fight against AIDS must include a responsibility to improve
the social and economic opportunities available to young black women. It tells a story
about the lives of young women dealing with economic pressures, family relationships,
dating, courting, intimate relationship issues, and questions of sexual identity. Along
with these factors comes the issue of HIV and AIDS.
1999; $17.95; ISBN: 0-8476-8587-X; Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 4720
Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706; Phone: 800/462-6420; Fax: 800/338-4550.
Women and AIDS: Negotiating Safer Practices, Care, and Representation
Nancy L Roth, Ph.D., and Linda K. Fuller, Ph.D., Editors
This book reveals how difficult safer sex practices are for women who are involved in
relationships where they do not have physical, social, or economic equality. It emphasizes
that communication is the key to halting the spread of HIV and helping to care for those
already infected with the virus.
1998; $19.95; ISBN: 1-56023-882-8; The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton,
NY 13904; Phone: 800/HAWORTH; Fax: 800/895-0582; Web site: http://www.haworthpressinc.com
SCHOOLS
Guidelines for HIV Education for Asian Youth
National Coalition of Advocates for Students
These Guidelines were written to assist teachers, parents, counselors,
community leaders, and students in developing effective HIV-prevention education programs
for Asian-American youth. They include cultural information on Asian-Americans;
barriers to effective HIV-prevention education; and strategies for delivering
HIV/prevention education. They also include an appendix with a glossary of terms,
model programs, educational materials, and video resources.
1998; $5.95; ISBN 1-88000-215-9; the National Coalition of Advocates for Students,
100 Boylston Street, No. 737, Boston, MA 02116; Phone: 617-357-8507; Fax:
617-357-9549; Web site: http://www.ncas1.org
Someone at School Has AIDS: A Complete Guide to Education Policies Concerning HIV
Infection
National Association of School Boards of Education
This guide provides guidance on HIV-related school policies that are medically,
legally, and educationally sound. It offers information and recommendations for those
developing or revising educational, health, sports and confidentiality policies related to
HIV.
1996; $15.00; NASBE Publications, 1012 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; Phone:
800/368-5023, Fax: 703/836-2313; Web site: http://www.nasbe.org
Teaching about Sexuality and HIV: Principles and Methods for Effective Education
Evonne Hedgepeth and Joan Helmich
This comprehensive book for teachers and community health educators focuses on the
"how" and "why" of effective sexuality and HIV education rather than
on the "what." It includes discussions on the creation of a productive learning
environment and interactive and practical methods for reviewing principles and addressing
concerns about sexuality and HIV education.
1996; $20.00; ISBN: 0-8147-3535-5; New York University Press; 70 Washington Square
South, New York, NY 10012; Phone: 212/998-2575; Fax: 212/995-3833
PARENTS
Finding our Voices: Talking with Our Children about Sexuality and AIDS
Mothers' Voices
This booklet provides parents with support and suggestions about at-home sexuality
education. It includes current up-to-date statistics, research, and valuable information
from parents. Its primary goal is to promote healthy sexuality and HIV/AIDS education. A
Spanish version "En Busca de Nuestras Voces: Hablando con Nuestros Hijos Acerca de la
Sexualidad y el SIDA" is also available.
1998; $5.00; Mothers' Voices, 165 West 46th Street, Suite 701, New York, NY 10036;
Phone: 888/686-4237; Fax: 212/730-4378; Web site: http://www.mvoices.org
How to Talk to Your Children about AIDS
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)
This booklet offers parents help on talking about sexuality issues to their children.
Syndicated columnist Dear Abby recommends it and its "easy to understand"
format. It includes information for preschoolers, young children, preteens, and teens. A
Spanish version Como Hablar Con Sus Hijos Sobre
el SIDA was updated in 1998.
1997; $1.00; SIECUS, 130 West 42n Street, Suite 350, New York, NY 10036; Phone:
212/819-9770; Fax: 212/819-9776.
CURRICULA
Act SMART: An HIV/AIDS Education Curriculum For Three Age Groups
Boys and Girls Clubs of American and the American Red Cross
This curriculum has sections that target three age groups: elementary, junior high,
and high school. It addresses HIV transmission, risk behavior and prevention, alleviating
fear, and creating compassion for people living with HIV/AIDS. Each section consists of
six lessons that use age-appropriate messages. Act SMART was developed as a
supplement to Smart Moves, a drug/alcohol and sexual activity prevention program
developed by the Boys and Girls Club of America.
1995; $12.95; American Red Cross, Bookstore/Purchasing, 150 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
10023; Phone: 212/875-0365; Fax: 212/875-2190; Web site: http://www.redcross.org
Becoming A Responsible Teen: An HIV Risk Reduction Intervention for African-American
Adolescents
Be Proud! Be Responsible! Strategies to Empower Youth to Reduce Their Risk for AIDS
Loretta Sweet Jemmot, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N. John B. Jemmot, III, Ph.D. Konstance
McCaffree, Ph.D.
This six-session curriculum is targeted to young people 13 to 18 years old. The
skills-based lessons focus on participants' needs to adapt responsible and safer sexual
behaviors to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV. It includes a video.
1996; $95.00 per copy; Select Media, 22D Hollywood Avenue, Hohokus, NJ 07423; Phone:
800/343-5540; Fax: 201/652-1973.
Choosing Health—High School: STD & HIV
Betty M. Hubbard, Ed.D.
This skills-based program consists of eight curricula for high school students. Each
stresses communication, decision-making assertiveness, stress management, and goal
setting. The "STD & HIV" component is designed to give students the skills
they need to protect themselves. A unit on condom use is also included. Additional program
materials are available.
1997; Choosing Health - High School Teacher/Student Resources Books; $27 each; ETR
Associates, P. O. Box 1830, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1830; Phone: 800/321-4407; Fax:
800/435-8433; Web site: http://www.etr.org
Comprehensive Health For the Middle Grades: HIV & STD
Jory Post, M.A., and Carole McPherson, M.A.
This skills-based program consists of 15 curricula for middle grade students. Each
stresses communication, decision making, assertiveness, stress management, and goal
setting. This "HIV & STD" component is designed to educate students about
disease transmission and prevention. Additional program materials are available.
1996; Comprehensive Health for the Middle Grades; 1997; Teacher/Student Resource Books;
$27 each; ETR Associates, P.O. Box 1830, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1830; Phone: 800/321-4407;
Fax: 800/435-8433; Web site: http://www.etr.org
Focus on Kids: Adolescent HIV Risk Prevention
University of Maryland, Department of Pediatrics
This curriculum is for adolescents ages 9—15. It has proved effective in giving
urban youth the skills and knowledge that they need to protect themselves from HIV and
other STDs.
1998; $29.95; ETR Associates, P.O. Box 1830, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1830; Phone:
800/321-4407; Fax: 800/435-8433; Web site: http://www.etr.org
Get Real About AIDS
Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (CHEF)
Curricula for grades four through six (10 lessons), grades six through nine (10
lessons), and grades nine through 12 (14 lessons) are detailed and fact-based with
age-appropriate messages. Their primary purpose is to reduce the risk of HIV transmission.
1995; (Upper Elementary and Middle School), 1994; (High School), $495 per grade-level kit
(including videos, posters, games, and handouts); AGC Educational Media 1560 Sherman
Avenue, Suite 100 Evanston, IL 60201; Phone: 800/323-2433; Fax: 847/328-6006; Web site: http://www.agcmedia.com
POWER Moves: A Situational Approach to HIV Prevention for High-Risk Youth
Pam Peterson Buckingham, M.A., Mary A. Doyen, M.A., and Deborah S. Main, Ph.D.
This curriculum was developed for adolescents who do not participate in traditional
secondary school sessions but are regularly involved in organized treatment or alternative
education. It consists of 12 lessons designed to decrease the percentage of youth
currently engaging in high-risk sexual and drug behaviors. Students are asked to set their
personal limits and are taught negotiation and communication skills to keep those limits
in difficult situations.
1995; $60, manual; $295, kit; Rocky Mountain Center for Health Promotion and Education,
7523 West 10th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215-5141; Phone: 303/239-6494; Fax: 303/239-8428;
Web site: http://www.rmc.org
Safer Choices: Preventing HIV, Other STDs and Pregnancy
ETR Associates
This curriculum was developed to create environments at school, in the community, and at
home that support students’ decisions to abstain from intercourse or to protect
themselves from HIV infection and other STDs if they decide to have intercourse. It
includes activities that facilitate peer leadership, community involvement, and parent
participation. This includes levels one and two of the curricula. A
peer leader training guide and implementation manual are available. They are also
available for purchase separately.
1998; $189.00 complete program and activity kit; ETR Associates, P.O. Box 1830, Santa
Cruz, CA 95061-1830; Phone: 800/321-4407; Fax: 800/435-8433; Web site: http://www.etr.org
Teaching Kids About How AIDS Works: K-3 and 4-6
David Schonfeld, M.D., and Marica Quackenbush, M.S., M.F.C.C.
These two curricula—for grades K through three and for grades four through
six—include information and skills-building exercises to help young people prevent
HIV/AIDS. These curricula include parents in the learning process; stress that young
children have the capacity to understand complex issues if the message is delivered in a
"clear, age-appropriate manner," and provide the teacher with background
information. The K- through grade-three curriculum contains 21 lessons and five evaluation
activities; the grade four through grade-six curriculum contains 28 lessons, seven
evaluation activities, and seven family activities.
1996; $25 each; ETR Associates; P. O. Box 1830, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1830; Phone:
800/321-4407; Fax: 800/435-8433; Web site: http://www.etr.org
ORGANIZATIONS
Advocates For Youth
Fact sheets include "Young Women of Color and the HIV Epidemic,"
"Adolescents, HIV/AIDS and Other STDS," and "Young Men Who Have Sex With
Men: At Risk for HIV and STDs."
1025 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005; Phone: 202/347-5700
American Foundation for AIDS Research (AMFAR)
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to the support of HIV/AIDS research.
120 Wall Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10005; Phone: 212/806-1600; Fax:
212/806-1600; Web site: http://www.amfar.org
Asian and Pacific Islander Health Forum (APIAHF)
This national advocacy organization is dedicated to promoting policy, program, and
research efforts for the improvement of the health status of all Asian American and
Pacific Islander communities.
942 Market Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94102; Phone: 415/954-9959; Fax:
415/954-9999; Web site: http://www.apiahf.org
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)
This is the U.S. government’s national reference, referral, and distribution
service for information on HIV/AIDS, STDs, and tuberculosis. All of NPIN's services are
designed to facilitate the sharing of information and resources among people working in
HIV, STD, and TB prevention, treatment, and support services.
P. O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003; Phone: 800/458-5231; Fax: 888/282-7681;
Web site: http://www.cdcnpin.org
Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC)
This national nonprofit AIDS service organization offers hands-on support services,
education, and advocacy.
119 West 24th Street, New York, NY 10011; Phone: 212/807-6664; Fax:
212/367-1527.
Mother's Voices
This nonprofit, grassroots organization is committed to bringing an end to HIV/AIDS in the
United States and around the world.
165 W. 46th Street, Suite 701, New York, NY 10036; Phone: 212/730-2777; Fax:
212/730-4378; Web site: http://www.mvoices.org
National AIDS Fund
This organization is dedicated to reducing the incidence and impact of HIV/AIDS nationwide
by promoting leadership and generating resources for effective community responses to the
epidemic.
1400 I Street, N.W., Suite 1220, Washington, DC 20005; Phone: 202/408-4848; Web site:
http://www.aidsfund.org
National AIDS Hotline
This hotline is sponsored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It
is for people with questions about prevention , risk, testing, treatment, and other
HIV/AIDS-related concerns.
Phone: 800/342-AIDS, English; 800/344-7432, Spanish; 800/243-7889, TTY.
National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project (NATAP)
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to educating the diverse communities affected
by HIV on the latest HIV treatments and to advocating on treatment and policy issues for
people with HIV.
580 Broadway, Suite 403, New York, NY 10012; Phone: 888/26-NATAP; Fax:
212/219-8473.
National AIDS Treatment Information Project (NATIP)
This organization provides up-to-date and understandable clinical information for
HIV-infected persons and their caregivers.
NATIP, Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue,
Libby 317, Boston, MA 02215; Phone: 617/667-5520; Web
site: http://www.natip.org
National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA)
This organization's education program provides people with HIV and their loved ones
with access to current information including answers to questions on the effects of
different treatment, securing financial help, accessing HIV testing, and much more.
1413 K Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005; Phone: 202/898-0414; Fax:
202/898-0435; Web site: http://www.napwa.org
National Coalition of Hispanic Health & Human Services Organizations (COSSMHO)
This organization connects communities and creates change to improve the health and
well-being of Hispanics in the United States. Publications include "HIV/AIDS: The
Impact on Hispanics" and "Hispanic Sexual Behavior: Implications for Research
and HIV Prevention.
1501 16th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036; Phone: 202/387-5000; Fax:
202/797-4353; Web site: http://www.cossmho.org
National Council of La Raza (NCLR)
This organization works to reduce poverty and discrimination, and improve life
opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Publications include the "NCLR AIDS Center Fact
Sheets" available for a fee from the NCLR Distribution Center, P.O. Box 291,
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-0291; Phone: 301/604-7983; Fax: 301/604-0158.
1111 19th Street, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036; Phone:
202/785-1670; Fax: 202/776-1792; Web site: http://www.nclr.org
National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF/HANDI)
HANDI, which is NHF's information center, provides current information on HIV
drugs/nutritional therapies and makes referrals to hemophilia treatment centers
nationwide.
116 W. 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001; Phone: 800/42-HANDI; Fax: 212/328-3700; Web
site: http://www.hemophilia.org
National Minority AIDS Council
This organization is dedicated to developing leadership within communities of color to
address the challenges of HIV/AIDS.
1931 13th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20009; Phone: 202/483-6622; Fax: 202/483-1135;
Web site: http://www.nmac.org
National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC)
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to stopping the spread of HIV and related
diseases among Native American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians and to
improve the quality of life for members of our communities infected and affected by
HIV/AIDS.
134 Linden Street, Oakland, CA 94607; Phone: 510/444-2051; Fax: 510/444-1593; Web site:
http://www.nnaapc.org
Project Inform
This organization provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of HIV-related
diseases to HIV-infected individuals, their caregivers, and their healthcare and service
providers.
205 13th Street, Suite 2001, San Francisco, CA 94103; Phone: 800/822-7422; Fax:
415/558-0684; Web site: http://www.projinf.org
The Ryan White Foundation
This nonprofit organization was established to increase awareness of personal, family,
and community issues related to HIV/AIDS.
8900 Keystone Crossing, Suite 800, Indianapolis, IN 46240; Phone: 800/444-Ryan; Fax:
317/815-8231.
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)
SIECUS' mission is to affirm that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of living;
to develop, collect, and disseminate information; to promote comprehensive education about
sexuality; and to advocate the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices.
130 W. 42nd Street, Suite 350, New York, NY 10036-7802; Phone: 212/819-9770; Fax
212/819-9776.
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