Parents, teachers, and public health nurses have a role, but so do the policy makers and administrators.
Prevention holds the greatest promise.
They can teach students about the risks, help them make responsible choices and ensure that all of our young people benefit from a safe, supportive environment. They added that the curriculum's focus on sexual diseases could be more broad-based. The report highlights the need to provide support to young gay males in schools who may be subject to harassment and bullying. The report also notes that public health services need to be responsive to the needs of gay and lesbian youth. CMEC and Health Canada will continue to work together to support provinces and territories in responding to this report.