Session OneP2P: Growing an Innovative Adolescent Health Program
Jina Sorensen, Alda Santana, Stephanie McCoy, and Kassandra Vega Austin/ Travis County Health and Human Services Department The Austin Health Adolescent Program’s Peer-2-Peer (P2P) project is scaling up their peer-led sexual health education program. This workshop will discuss lessons learned from a Pay for Success feasibility study and peer educator and participant feedback, and how to secure sustainable funding. Participants will also work in small groups to design a comprehensive health and social service program model. |
Session TwoBecoming a CyberALLY: Develop skills to prevent & take action against cyberbullying and social cruelty in online forums
Jillian Bontke M.Ed., LPC Anti-Defimation League Austin This session provides practical information and opportunities for skill-building that will support students in developing personal strategies for protecting themselves against cyberbullying and being cyberallies—preventing and taking action against cyberbullying and social cruelty in online forums. Participants will identify the unique features and impact of cyberbullying, learn strategies for empowering students to respond to cyberbullying and foster a culture of e-safety among youth. |
Session ThreeFrom the iPhone to the Living Room: Promoting Sex Positivity for LGBT
- and All - Youth Kathryn Gonzales and Lisa Schergen OutYouth How do you create a sex-positive environment for adolescents and young adults that is developmentally appropriate and fully inclusive, while also addressing safety and health? Join Out Youth Austin to discuss strategies that promote discussion regarding these issues, including ways to talk about safety related to social media. |
