The primary goal of PBBC is to prevent adolescent pregnancy. However, the Coalition is also dedicated to promoting teen health and well being. Research literature has proven that adolescents talk to their peers about the sensitive issues that affect their lives.
Problems can arise when teens receive inaccurate information.
The Peer Education Program, through open discussions led by student panelists, will help teens obtain accurate youth-oriented health information. The panelists will be trained to become Peer Educators by health professionals and prevention specialists from our community. Staff coordination in the schools will provide support to the Peer Educators and accept referrals when adult intervention is needed. The training program will encourage the participants to grow, emotionally and intellectually, and to accept responsibility for their lives. This will enable the student to make healthy life choices, such as abstinence from sexual activity.