April

• April 11, 2008 • 12 - 1:30 pm • Registration is required!
  “A Training for Youth Program Providers on Youth and GLBT Issues”

  Did you know that homophobia is a reality to most people that are GLBT? Come join Bill Briggs from Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry’s ORION Program as he educates and informs us about what it’s like growing up gay and what we as providers can do to show not just respect for our clients that identify as GLBT but also give them dignity and compassion. As providers it is up to us to be open minded and compassionate to our client’s needs. We also need to know where to send our clients for help that is safe and specialized. But what happens when our client is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender? (GLBT) Do you know what to say and how to say it? Do you know what services are available for GLBT youth and their families?
  
  
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February

• February 28, 2008 • 9 am - 12 pm • Registration is required!
  “The Art and Science of Talking About Sex with Youth”

  There are few topics to discuss with young people that are more important than sex. But it isn’t always the easiest conversation to start, maintain, and continue. This workshop will provide practical strategies and tips for having important conversations about sex with youth. It will also look at ethical issues and some of the really challenging questions youth can pose.

  » Presentation Slides from "The Art & Science of Talking about Sex with You"
  » To register, please send an e-mail to acap@alexandriava.gov.
  » Breakfast provided
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January

• January 8, 2008 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Registration required!
  “Isn’t She a Little Young: Sexual Coercion and Statutory Rape of Minor Teens”

  This workshop outlines a sexual coercion curriculum for youth service providers. Participants will gain an understanding of victims and perpetrators of sexual coercion, and receive a copy of the curriculum and a training video. This workshop will include discussion of this issue in the Latino community and the "Gracias Papa" campaign. The workshop closes with a discussion on the legal and enforcement issues.

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• January 16, 2008 • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Registration required!
  “Using the BDI Logic Model to Design and Improve Programs”

  The BDI Logic Model was developed by Douglas Kirby, Ph.D., nationally known researcher for teen pregnancy and STD/HIV prevention programs, to link the BEHAVIORS to be changed with the DETERMINANTS that actually change those behaviors and the INTERVENTIONS that influence those determinants. This will be a great training for individuals working with adolescent health or prevention programs – or related programs that need to sharpen their focus, re-energize their efforts, or address a new issue.

  » $25 registration fee for those outside of ACAP/City of Alexandria
  » Breakfast and lunch provided
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For more information on any of the workshops, please contact Becky Griesse at acap@alexandriava.gov or 703-838-5030.

Information Line
A number established to give information to parents and teens about adolescent pregnancy prevention, as well as resources for additional help and assistance. (703-684-ACAP)

Text Message Line
A text message line established to answer questions regarding sexual health, relationships, teen pregnancy and more. Responses to text messages will be made within 24 hours. This is not intended for emergencies. (703-717-TEEN)

ACAP Website
An inviting and interactive tool to better serve youth, parents and adults with youth in their lives. The ACAP website provides information on variety of topics related to youth and aides parents in their efforts to address these subject matters.

Local Events
From time to time throughout the year, ACAP sponsors outreach events in the Alexandria community that help spread the message about reducing adolescent pregnancy. Continue to check our website, www.alexgetreal.com, to learn about our latest events.

Belief Statements:

1. Adolescent pregnancy is a significant ongoing problem that affects all of our citizens.
    
2. Adolescents should be encouraged to delay sexual activity.
    
3. Parents/guardians should be the primary sexuality educators of their children.
    
4. Abstinence from sexual intercourse is the most effective way to avoid a pregnancy.
    
5. Adolescents themselves have a personal responsibility for preventing pregnancy and practicing healthy behaviors.
    
6. Adolescents have the right to full, medically accurate information about sexuality and the right to safe, healthy relationships in order to protect their futures.
    
7. Adolescents who have children need the assistance of their own families and the community to break the cycle of adolescent pregnancy.
    
8. Collaboration of all sectors of the community including government, schools, businesses, faith based initiatives, families and community groups' working with young people is essential in helping to reduce adolescent pregnancy.
    
9. Greater mobilization and coordination of both public and private financial resources must occur to reduce adolescent pregnancy.
    
10. Support from our political leaders is a key component to successfully reduce adolescent pregnancy.
     
11. Support and participation from our youth are key components to successfully reduce adolescent pregnancy.