Participants learn about resources available to people in abusive relationships. During this lesson, the group takes a look at the media and the messages presented on sex, drugs and violence. They are given the opportunity to be an advertiser and write an ad or song about the realities of these activities. This is a quick, but thorough lesson on the physical differences between men and women, how pregnancy occurs, and what happens during pregnancy and birth. This lesson discusses abstinence and birth control, how it works and where to get it.
Participants also practice deciding what birth control method is appropriate in various situations.
Participants learn about the most common STDs, their causes, cures, treatments and prevention techniques. They also learn the proper use of a condom and how to choose between safe and risky activities. During this lesson, they discuss their experiences and explore the emotional, physical, social, family and financial aspects of being a teen parent. In the last lesson, the participants complete the post-test and overall evaluation. They provide feedback about the program and are presented with certificates of completion.