Sexual Risk Avoidance Education
Fact-Based Education in Maricopa County
Teens today
have a powerful tool at their disposal that past generations never
had—the internet. They can get an answer to any question, including
questions about sex. However, being tech-savvy will not protect teens
from misinformation about sex. North
Star Youth Partnership’s Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE)
encourages teens to approach the topic of sex with facts rather than
embarrassment.
The SRAE program provides free, medically
accurate, inclusive sex education to Maricopa County students in
grades six through 12. Parent permission is required, and parents are
encouraged to review the curricula before classes begin.
Evidenced-Based Curricula
Our curricula are evidence-based, non-stigmatizing and approved by both the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. North Star Youth Partnership helps educate teens about critical aspects of their health so that they:
- Gain awareness about the changes associated with puberty
- Understand the benefits of sexual risk avoidance
- Understand the risks of sexual activity
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Learn how to make positive, healthy choices.
SRAE goes beyond basic sex education and empowers students through discussions about healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, setting boundaries, self-esteem, goal setting, decision-making, and avoiding other risk-taking behaviors.
Engaging and Informative for All Learning Styles
The curricula work so that each class builds upon the last. Students will be part of activities, discussions and role-plays and attend class presentations that are designed to be suitable for all learning styles.
