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la <br /> II. Provide opportunities within the community for teens to acquire <br /> knowledge in human sexuality and sound decision-making skills <br /> that influence behaviors. <br /> A. Provide and facilitate discussion sessions to existing youth <br /> groups (i.e. Recreation dept. groups, youth councils, etc. ) . <br /> B. Work with housing projects to establish new teen discussion <br /> groups. <br /> C. Make use of creative and innovative educational approaches <br /> such as role playing, brainstorming, etc, to maintain teen <br /> interest. <br /> D. Provide continuous support in facilitating the functioning <br /> 1. d z.sciss :..., _ <br /> of teeen en discussion groups. <br /> al contact set up a schedule for subsequent <br /> - meetings. _ <br /> III. Provide technical assistance to schools when requested and appro- <br /> priate. <br /> A. Make services and skills known to guidance counselors, and <br /> teachers via one-to-one contact. <br /> B. Continue providing planned educational sessions during lunch <br /> hour when feasible. <br /> 1. Involve students in the planning of such sessions. <br /> 2. Create an atmosphere where males will feel welcome_ <br /> C. Support the development and implementation of family life <br /> education curriculum. <br /> M Create community awareness regarding the medical, social and <br /> psychological implications of teenage childbearing, <br /> A. Make use of various media channels -- radio, tv, newspapers, <br /> newsletters, etc. <br /> B. Keet with PTA's, civic clubs, etc. <br /> V. Create a mechanism for male involvement. <br /> A. Train students (male and female) to be capable peer counselors <br /> 1. Tap school guidance counselors for student recruitment. <br />