The HSRA Check Yo’ Self Health and Wellness Program administers Safer Choices, a Center for Disease Control (CDC) approved, evidence-based curriculum taught during health and science classes in participating high schools.   The Safer Choices program includes the following components:  HIV/STI and teen pregnancy prevention curriculum; experiential activities included to build communication skills, delaying sex, and using condoms.

Curriculum Features:

• Once a week classes over six (6) weeks
• Pre/post knowledge evaluation
• Peer assisted – peer leaders are selected by the class to assist the adult facilitator with time keeping, recording, and small group assignments
• Delivered in an academic setting during school hours