Employ a variety of teaching methods designed to involve the participants and have them personalize the information. Use teachers and peers who believe in the program they are implementing, and provide training for them. Incorporate behavioral goals, teaching methods, and materials that are appropriate to the age, sexual experience, and culture of the students. Com-munity outreach may also be needed to reach young men, street children, prostituted teens, and other marginalized groups, who may not feel comfortable using services designed for mothers and their children. A number of program models incorporate youth-friendly components in existing health services.
Some programs try to bring services to locations where young people study, work, or socialize.
Regardless of the venue, the basic components of a youth-friendly service include specially trained providers, privacy, confidentiality, and accessibility. This text may not be reproduced or reprinted in any form without the express written permission of the Population Reference Bureau. See our copyright policy .