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Abstinence Education

Abstinence Education started in 1999 as a way to educate students in 4th through 8th grades about abstinence. During that time the program has helped thousands of kids, ranging in age from 9 to 14, realize there are healthy choices available to them. It has now expanded its curriculum to include students through 12th grade, primarily focusing on teens 12 to 18 years old.

The definition of abstinence, as it pertains to this program, is voluntarily refraining from at-risk behaviors including discrimination, racism, violence, tobacco, alcohol, drugs and sex before marriage. Abstinence education recognizes that young people can—and will—make intelligent decisions if properly informed.

The core curriculum RSVP (Responsible Social Values Program), as well as Baby Think it Over, and STARS Clubs are fun, interactive, motivational approaches to teaching teens to wait until marriage to have sexual intimacy and the role that intimacy plays in a healthy marital relationship.

Abstinance education is not sex education but, rather a character building, critical thinking skill development and relationship education curricula. All programs are adaptable to a variety of presentation settings such as schools, youth groups and church groups that meet daily or weekly, depending upon the needs of the group.

Parents are considered the primary educators and sources of guidance for their children. Abstinance education workshops are held to help parents understand the issues and potential threats facing their children each day and encourages parents to talk to their children about these risks and how to effectively handle them.

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