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    • Sexual Health Educator Update

    Attention teachers, counselors, nurses, school staff, anyone who works with teens!

    We periodically invite local experts to present on sexual health education topics. View past presentations below.

    Group of diverse teenagers

    2019 Presentation

    Topics

    • How to talk to teens about consent.
    • Sexually transmitted disease trends in Pierce County.
    • De-stigmatizing discussions about sexual health.

    Resources

    Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County.

    Presentation

    View the presentation. 

    2018 Presentation

    Topics

    • Pierce County adolescent STD trends.
    • Local STD testing and resources for students.
    • Challenges LGBTQ students face and local resources.
    • Discussing healthy relationships with middle and high school students.

    Resources

    Presentation

    View the presentation.

    Video

    Click below to view video. LGBTQ panel discussion not recorded. 

    2016 Presentation

    Topics 

    • Pierce County and Washington STD data.
    • Disease investigation.
    • What is PrEP?
    • Youth marijuana use and vaping.

    Presentation

    View the presentation. The event was not recorded.