Discuss teens’ options, should unprotected
intercourse occur — including emergency
contraception and STI testing and treatment. Discuss
teens’ options, should pregnancy occur, including
abortion, parenting, and adoption.
• Discuss exploitive behavior and why it is unhealthy
and (in some cases) illegal.
• Help youth identify various physical and verbal
responses to avoid/get away from sexual situations
that make them feel uncomfortable.
• Acknowledge that teens have many future life
options, that some may marry and/or parent while
others may remain single and/or childless.
• Use inclusive language that recognizes that some
youth may be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender