These curricula also help students build important skills such as clarifying their individual and families values, making decisions, communicating clearly with others, and negotiating healthy behaviors. Many have been shown in peer-reviewed research to be effective in promoting responsible sexual behavior among at least some groups of youth. I hope this addresses concerns about bias. The information provided by Advocates for Youth and Transitions is based on research published in peer-reviewed journals and by government agencies that specialize in public health, medicine, and education. Advocates for Youth has the purpose to promote youth s abilities to make healthy decisions about sexuality.
Transitions also supports that purpose.
This issue focuses largely on positive sexuality the belief that sexuality is a natural, normal, and positive part of being human, of being a teen, of being alive. Here, experts discuss roadblocks and positive steps toward positive sexuality for youth. For permission to reprint, contact Transitions' editor at 202.347.5700, ext.