Broward County Health Department: To promote and protect the health and safety of all persons in Broward County through the delivery of quality public health services
Social Services
Romance Series: Teen Dating Awareness

offered by the Social Services Department


These classes are designed to reduce incidence of teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), by helping youth learn how to make better choices about their dating relationships.


Class Description

Module #1- Romance and Your Body:

Discusses puberty, menstruation, male and female reproductive systems, pap smears, breast self-exam, male self-exam, and healthcare.

Module #2- Romance and STD Prevention:


Impact of Sexually Transmitted Disease on future health. Importance of STD testing, treatment, prevention, and communication skills.

Module #3- Romance 101- Building Healthy Relationships:


Helps teens develop skills for healthy “romantic” relationships and understand the dangers associated with risky behaviors.

Module #4- Romance and Saying No To Sexual Pressure:


Shows teens how to resist sexual coercion and avoid abusive, controlling, and exploitive relationships. Explores why some teens date older adults and the problems this can cause.

Module #5- Romance Gone Wrong- Dating Violence:


Addresses dating violence, abusive relationships, and impact of domestic violence on children. Teens learn how to get help.
 

Module #6- Romance and Protection from Sexual Assault:


Overview of date rape, date rape drugs, and sexual abuse. Teens discuss how to protect themselves and how to help victims heal.

Module #7- Romance, Pregnancy, and Parenting Responsibility:


Explores benefits of delaying pregnancy, including costs to raise a baby, WIC, child support payments, and paternity issues. Stresses importance of both mother and father roles in parenting.

Module #8- Romance, Pregnancy Prevention, and Health:


Teens will discuss the benefits of delaying pregnancy. They will learn about contraception. They will also learn about taking care of their health before they become pregnant.

 

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Contact for more information:  (954) 467-4787

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