While providing accurate comprehensive sexuality education and accessible contraception services are essential efforts toward prevention, they are not sufficient. Educational sessions are used to effectively teach about sexuality, male relationships with women and family roles. These events and programs are used to cultivate a more positive self-image and responsible personal behavior. Field trips and guest speakers bring them in contact with positive role models. Education pertaining to human development and family life is provided to encourage responsible life career decisions.
Participants meet weekly throughout the year.
Employment training is also incorporated into the program. Now For The Future is a comprehensive program designed to prevent adolescent pregnancy in Marion County. Modeled after the nationally acclaimed Children s Aid Society program located in Harlem, New York, this model widely recognized as effective in bringing about positive results. Copyright PPGI.All rights reserved.