Utah Youth Know

Welcome and we hope that you find our sex education sessions helpful! Our team has been working hard to compile and create a useful, feasible, and concise series of sex education sessions that are meant to supplement the information youth receive in schools and provide youth with the information they need to make healthy sexual decisions as they age. This overview will provide you with information on how to use the materials we provided for each session. While these sessions were created for use by Extension professionals in Utah, educators delivering community sex education sessions in other states may also find these sessions useful.

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Utah Youth Know Sessions

Peer Pressure

In this session, students will become familiar with the differences between positive peer pressure and negative peer pressure and will be encouraged to use positive peer pressure to encourage and support healthy behaviors among their peers.

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Decision Making

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This session is designed to equip youth with practical tools to navigate decisions related to sexual health and behaviors. Students will gain a thorough understanding of a five-step decision-making process and how to apply it effectively in real-life situations.

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Communication

This session provides students with communication skills to establish and maintain healthy relationships. By focusing on boundaries, consent, and expressing needs and wants, students will gain an understanding of respectful and effective communication.

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Contraceptives

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In this session, students will learn about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and contraceptive methods. The lesson covers strategies for avoiding STIs, emphasizing the importance of safe sex practices, regular testing, and open communication with partners.

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Program Contacts

If you have any questions about the use of these sessions, please reach out to us. Here is our contact information:

Cris Meier

Associate Professor
Social Work
Extension Community Resource & Economic Development

Email: cris.meier@usu.edu

Julie Gast

Professor
MPH Director
Department of Kinesiology and Health Science

Email: julie.gast@usu.edu

Funding Statement: Utah Youth Know was funded by a seed grant from USU Extension.