A musical resource for addressing HIV prevention and sexuality issues. This highly flexible resource is a unique blend of music and interactive activities that will provide you with an innovative way to address these challenging issues in a fun, informative and contemporary manner. Featuring 17 songs in a variety of musical styles including Rap, Hip-Hop, Funk, Rock, Latin House and two poems over musical track, educators can select the topics and styles appropriate for their target audience. Class rooms, agency settings, outreach programs, peer programs, dorm settings, as well as training sessions. The follow-up activities and discussions can be facilitated by peer and adult educators alike.
Music is an extraordinarily powerful force in shaping cultural norms and influencing behavior.
These songs are direct, thought provoking resources in the efforts to encourage healthy choices. Current research shows that the use of popular culture methodology and a skill based curriculum can shift behavioral norms related to risky behaviors. These songs and the follow-up materials will foster awareness, provide information and help build important skills necessary for the successful negotiation of the adolescent landscape.