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Webinar
Involving LGBTQ Youth
8/1, 2-3pm
8/9 10-11am
Learning Community
Webinars
Reducing the Risk - 8/2, 11am
BPBR - 8/13, 2pm
Cuídate - 8/22, 11am
MPC - 8/23, 2pm
CAPP conference call w/ DOH
8/7, 9:30-10:30
Practice Sessions
DTL - 8/21 - NYC
BPBR - 8/22 - Watertown
MPC - 8/24 - White Plains
BPBR - 8/30 - Long Island
Implementation Training for
Youth Facilitators of EBPs
8/29 - NYC
Questions? Email Jutta Dotterweich: jd81@cornell.edu
Bronfenbrenner Center for
Translational Research
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Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-7736 act4youth@cornell.edu www.actforyouth.net www.nysyouth.net
A C T F O R Y O U T H C E N T E R O F E X C E L L E N C E
A resource for the Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
(CAPP) initiative in New York State
The COE recently sponsored two workshops on Sexuality Education Basics.
Although we planned the workshop for educators who are fairly new to the field of sex education, we attracted a few experienced facilitators as well. And what did we learn? Most of us would probably benefit from a little refresher in female and male anatomy and reproductive systems.
Why is it important to be comfortable and knowledgeable in sexual anatomy and reproduction even though most evidence-based programs do not go into much detail on these issues at all? Young people do not have many opportunities to ask questions about how their bodies work from knowledgeable adults. Participating in an evidence-based program might be just the opportunity to ask these questions. In fact, Planned Parenthood Federation of America notes that "the most common questions sex educators answer are about sex anatomy." So – let's be prepared.
First, check the facilitator resources for the EBP you are using: some curricula provide information on puberty, anatomy, and reproductive systems for facilitators. There are also good resources readily available on the web.
ACT for Youth: Anatomy of Puberty
This presentation explains the physical changes of puberty and addresses concerns that adolescents may have as their bodies change. It was developed by Dr. Richard Kreipe of the University of
Rochester Medical Center Adolescent Medicine Division. http://www.actforyouth.net/publications/results.cfm?
t=n_anatomy_puberty
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Planned Parenthood Federation of America:
Reproductive & Sexual Anatomy
This section of the PPFA site lists each part of the female and male external and internal sex anatomy, with clear, brief explanations. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/sex-
101/reproductive-sexual-anatomy-22959.htm
TeensHealth (Nemours children's hospitals):
Body Basics
TeensHealth is an extensive website with sections for youth and parents. Their plain language articles on female and male reproductive systems include pronunciation guides and flash anatomical diagrams.
Female Reproductive System: http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/ female_repro.html
Male Reproductive System: http://teenshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/guys/ male_repro.html#
Inner Body (HowToMedia)
This website provides illustrations of anatomical systems and definitions of terms. Click on a term in the
"Anatomy Terms" menu for new information.
Female Reproductive System: http://www.innerbody.com/image/repfov.html
Healthy Adolescent Sexual Development
In this ACT for Youth presentation, Dr. Richard
Kreipe puts all the "parts" into perspective as he discusses key biological, psychological, social, and behavioral features of adolescent sexual development. http://www.actforyouth.net/publications/results.cfm?
t=n_healthy_adol_sx_dev
Male Reproductive System: http://www.innerbody.com/image/repmov.html
Planned Parenthood of New York City Training
Institutes http://www.plannedparenthood.org/nyc/sexualreproductive-health-training-calendar-15152.htm
Planned Parenthood affiliates http://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/affiliateand-state-offices.htm#NewYork
Cicatelli Associates Inc. http://www.caiglobal.org/caistage/
Answer at Rutgers http://answer.rutgers.edu/page/training
When you need ideas about how to handle a challenge or how to succeed with a particular CAPP strategy, try the ACT for Youth website. The site can also help you orient new staff or educators to the project.
Along with the most basic information about CAPP (CAPP 101) you’ll find a page for each core strategy. For each strategy (evidence-based programs, access to services, expanding opportunities, community engagement) we give you links to resources. Next time you’re wondering “Now, what?” give it a try! http://www.actforyouth.net/health_sexuality/sexual_health/community/capp/
Amanda Purington ald17@cornell.edu 607-255-1861
Jutta Dotterweich jd81@cornell.edu 607-255-4108