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International News
Australia: Consent in the Classroom
Students from grade school to college in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria are implementing the government-funded, Respect Matters program. While the program is touted as a wider push for better education into sexual consent, not everyone agrees with the scope or the way the program is presented.
Canada: Outbreaks Declared in Province
Recently, the Saskatchewan Health Authority announced outbreaks of both HIV and syphilis. In the Battlefords and Lloydminster areas, 15 new cases of HIV were reported from January to the end of May, up from an average of four new cases annually. Forty two cases of syphilis were reported In the same regions from January to June, up from fewer than seven cases annually. According to the Saskatchewan Health Authority, an outbreak may be declared when more cases of disease than expected occur in a given area or among a specific group of people over a particular period of time.
State News
Arizona: Sex Ed Vote Delayed
The Tucson Unified School Board expected to vote on a new Family Life curriculum in time for the start of the school year, but concern from the community over what exactly would be taught prompted the board to delay the vote until August 13. If the curriculum is approved, it would be offered every year to students in fourth grade through high school.
Louisiana: Combating Congenital Syphilis
Congenital syphilis has more than doubled since 2013 with the latest data showing that the number of cases reported in 2017 was the highest in 20 years. Unfortunately, some states are harder hit than others. Louisiana has had the highest infection rate in the nation since 2012. See what officials in the Pelican state are doing to combat this trend.
Opportunities
More SRA Educator Opportunities in Southern Ohio!
Relationships Under Construction is seeking instructors for middle and high school classes for a five-day SRA program, a four-day dating violence program, and a five-day CSR Social Health program. Intensive training is provided to teach these dynamic sexual risk avoidance programs that serve over 25,000 students a year. Full and Part-time positions available. Send resumes to office.323.RUC@gmail.com.
Program Manager Sought for CA Opportunity
The Obria Group is looking for a program manager to implement their family planning program in different counties in California including Santa Clara, Los Angeles and Orange counties. A bachelor's degree in health care or related field is required, as well as a minimum of 3 years experience in project management. Find complete details here.
SRA Educators Needed in Southwest Ohio!
Maximum Freedom, Inc. is looking for educators to go into Jr. and Sr. high school classes with a 4-day presentation that will empower teens with knowledge and strategies for making healthy choices regarding high-risk behaviors, relationships, and sexual activity.
This is a part-time position requiring a commitment of at least 2 weeks a month. Find out more information about Maximum Freedom here.
If you are interested, please contact Sue Benskin at sbenskin@maximumfreedom.org.
Resources
Interactive PrEP Tool
The CDC's new web-based tool can estimate the number of individuals indicated for PrEP by jurisdiction, transmission risk group, and race/ethnicity. The interactive resource allows you to download reports with figures and summary data tables.
Parent Corner
The Ripple Effect of Technology
We are constantly bombarded with stories about the negative effects of technology on kids. While both overuse and misuse are definitely very real problems, what kids post can prove toxic as well. Help your kids navigate this by establishing rules, setting boundaries, and making it very clear that everything they view and every time they text or post on social media they are creating a ripple and affecting everyone around them for better or for worse. Teach them to slow down and be authentic in "real life" and online.
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