Sisters
In Service
What happens when
DC teens require information relating to HIV/AIDS and other sexually
transmitted diseases? They affiliate with Sisters-In-Service,
a unique independent program that operates in southeast Washington.
Sisters in Service uses the “Long
Overdue Values Education & Lessons on Intimacy to Everyone
(LOVE & LIVE) approach to provide health related prevention,
education, and service referrals for youth in Ward 8.
The primary focus involves discussing HIV/AIDS and other sexually
transmitted diseases and helping youth come to grips with the
dangers therein associated, using peer counseling.
Sisters In Service uses the “baby shower/tupperware”
approach whereby youth developed materials are provided to young
people by training counselors. Larger groups are also targeted.
According to Vanessa Rawls, director of UPO’s Office of Community
Programs, Sisters In Service is slated to run through September
2000 and will touch an estimated 2000 youth.
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Other articles in this issue
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1. Celebrating
the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
More that 1000 United Planning Organization
friends and supposters joined together ...
6. Sisters In Service
What happens when
DC teens require information relating to HIV/AIDS and other ...
UPO REPORTER
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