More than 50,000 new cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia were reported in 2005 in New York City; nearly 60% of these infections were reported among youth aged 15 – 24.  And nationally, half of all new HIV infections occur among adolescents.  These data highlight the urgent need to provide young people with the information and skills necessary to make responsible, healthy decisions that will result in reducing their risk of contracting an STI.  This training will cover basic information about STIs, including transmission, symptoms, and testing; rates of STI infection among youth; the challenges of STI prevention among youth; and activities to educate youth about STIs.  At the end of the training, participants will be able to: explain basic STI information, describe the challenges of STI prevention among youth, and demonstrate educational activities to teach youth about STIs and risk reduction.

When: Friday, June 20, 2008  10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fee: $90.00

Audience: Health educators, youth-serving professionals

PPNYC Trainers:

Michele Bayley, M.P.H., Associate Vice President of Education and Training

Tiffany Carmichael, Sexuality Educator and Trainer