The Front Lines of Sexuality Education: A Guide to Building and Maintaining Community Support

Abstract:
This report summarizes the results of a study conducted for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, which examined the politics of sexuality education in 23 communities nationwide. Part 1 describes the study and its results. Part 2 offers guidelines to assist proponents of sexuality education programs by utilizing information gathered in the study. Part 3 consists of training exercises to teach how to manage controversy and build community support for sexuality education. The appendix contains a summary of the major national opinion polls on sexuality education conducted since 1943; results of a study of sexuality educators showing their perceptions about barriers to sexuality education; and a sample statement of values that can be useful in defining programs and in ongoing public relations. The opinions expressed are solely those of the author.

Author(s): Scales, Peter, Ph.D.


Date Published: 1/1/1984

Pages: 87

Comments:
Located on bookshelf in Research Coordinator's office.

Location Code: 9020