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Becoming A Responsible Teen (B.A.R.T.)

Overview of the Curriculum


Becoming a Responsible Teen (B.A.R.T.) is an HIV prevention curriculum primarily for African American adolescents, ages 14-18, in non-school, community-based settings. It consists of eight sessions, 1.5 to 2 hours each, and includes interactive group discussions and role plays that have been created by teens. Teens learn to "spread the word" to their friends about HIV risks. They are encouraged to practice skills outside the group and share the results. The group provides creative solutions to reported problems.


Although the focus of Becoming a Responsible Teen is HIV/AIDS prevention, the curriculum includes topics and activities relevant to teen pregnancy prevention. Teens learn to clarify their own values about sexual decisions and pressures as well as practice skills to reduce sexual risk-taking. These include correct condom use, assertive communication, refusal techniques, self-management, and problem solving. Also, abstinence is woven throughout the curriculum and is discussed as the best way to prevent HIV infection and pregnancy.

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Teens Practice Communication Skills

Curriculum Objectives


At the conclusion of this program, youth will be able to:

  • State accurate information about HIV and AIDS, including means of transmission, prevention, and current community impact.

 

  • Clarify their own values about sexual decisions and pressures.

     

  • Demonstrate skills in correct condom use, assertive communication, refusal, information provision, self-management, problem-solving, and risk reduction.

Becoming a Responsible Teen includes the following eight sessions:

 
Session 1:Understanding HIV and AIDS
Session 2:             Making Sexual Decisions and Understanding Your Values
Session 3:Developing and Using Condom Skills
Session 4:Learning Assertive Communication Skills
Session 5:Practicing Assertive Communication Skills
Session 6:Personalizing the Risks
Session 7:Spreading the Word
Session 8:Taking B.A.R.T. with You

 

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Teens Learn Condom Negotiation Skills

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