Focus on Kids: An HIV Prevention Program for African-American Youth
Curriculum Source: www.socio.com
Main Message: This program is a culturally based HIV risk reduction intervention program directed towards both genders of the African American community who engage in high-risk sexual behaviors. FOK aims to increase awareness about condom use, intention, and perceptions about condom use.
Target Population: African American youth that are considered high risk, both genders, ages 9-15 years old.
Length: Eight 1.5 hour weekly sessions plus an optional one-day retreat.
Program Size: 6-10 participants.
- Adult involvement
- Group discussion, lectures, role play, and video
- Peer counseling/instruction
- Behavioral skills development, contraceptive education, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and community outreach
- Sexuality/STD/HIV/AIDS education and life option enhancement education