Title: Programs in religious settings.

POPLINE Document Number: 049675

Author(s):

Dahlin MB

Source citation:

Washington, D.C., Center for Population Options, 1983. viii, 60 p. (Sexuality Education Strategy and Resource Guide)

Abstract:

The Center for Population Options' Program to Expand Sexuality Education in Cooperation with Youth Serving Agencies was initiated in 1977 to encourage and assist youth-concerned organizations in their efforts to provide sex education to young people and/or their parents. The Youth Serving Agencies Program has worked with 20 national organizations that share a concern for the quality of life of young people. The program has focussed on training and technical assistance that facilitate provision of sex education. One of the earliest activities of the program was to conduct demonstration projects in 3 pilot communities-- Cleveland, Des Moines, and Seattle. In each pilot site, youth workers from the 20 participating agencies were trained to develop and implement sex education programs. A number of religious group members received training and established programs. This pamphlet describes in some detail 3 successful sex education programs established by churches, and discusses program goals, content, curricula material, structure, and content. It also provides summary descriptions of 12 other programs established by religious groups. The pamphlet provides information to assist in the design and establishment of religious-based programs, including listings of instructional books, articles, films, videotapes, and recorded tapes. An analysis of Christian curricular materials on premarital sex, homosexuality, contraception, masturbation, and abortion is included.

Keywords:

United States
Adolescents
Sex Education
Training Activities
Privately Sponsored Programs
Parents
Religion
Premarital Sex Behavior
Homosexuals
Curriculum
Family Planning Programs
Religious Aspects
Developed Countries
North America
Americas
Youth
Age Factors
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population
Education
Training Programs
Programs
Organization and Administration
Family Relationships
Family Characteristics
Family and Household
Sex Behavior
Behavior
Family Planning