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The board of directors, staff, teachers, associates, and volunteers of Creating Positive Relationships are committed to reducing sexual activity among teenagers, thereby reducing the risk of teenage pregnancy, STDs, and other negative consequences.
The core message of both the middle school and high school curriculum is that postponing sexual activity until marriage is the healthiest choice to avoid negative consequences. The program uses a whole person approach in teaching about sexuality. Students are encouraged to consider the physical, mental, emotional and social aspects of human sexuality and the significant freedoms and benefits associated with delaying sexual activity.
Current and accurate facts regarding the risks of sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancy are provided to students in an age-appropriate, non-threatening environment in addition to information regarding the possible emotional, mental and social consequences of choosing to engage in sexual activity outside of marriage. Below are only some of the potential consequences to teens if they become sexually active:
| Physical |
Emotional |
Social |
Mental |
| Unwanted Pregnancy |
Fear |
Loss of respect |
Loss of self esteem |
| STDs |
Depression |
Loss of reputation |
Unwanted memories |
| Pain |
Regret |
Strained relationships |
Distraction |
| Suicide |
Anger |
Future relationships |
Confusion |
Our curricula also provides young people with practical strategies for goal-setting, decision-making, maintaining self-control, respecting ones self and others, planning for dating, setting safe limits for physical affection, and resisting peer pressure. Our certified instructors communicate documented information through the use of videos, demonstrations, and games, actively involving students in the learning process. Since studies show parents are the number one factor in a child’s decision on whether or not to become sexually active, we have committed ourselves to educating, empowering and involving parents in the program through informational meetings, parent workshops, educational materials, and homework assignments where the student is required to talk to his/her parents.
Our Program in a Nutshell
- We teach whole-person teen health.
Physical, mental, emotional and social aspects are taught.
Whole-person benefits of abstinence are examined.
- We involve parents.
Parent Workshops equip parents to empower their tweens and teens to make great decisions with regard to their sexuality.
Parent Information Meetings provide class outline and video preview.
Homework assignments involve parents.
We teach what most parents want their teens to hear and we support their position as primary educators for their own children.
- We have accountability.
Associate groups receive regular updates and newsletters.
Classroom teachers remain present throughout the classes.
Instructors are well-trained and updated frequently.
Students and classroom teachers complete feedback worksheets.
Curriculum is kept current and references are footnoted.
- Our classes are fun and memorable.
Pre-test scores go up from year to year.
Classroom demonstrations engage teens.
- We are fully compliant with A-H and Federal funding guidelines.
- Our curricula already addresses the issue of dating violence as required by Heather's Law which was signed by Govenor Mitch Daniels in Indiana on April 12, 2010.
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