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		PROGRAMS & SERVICES: SAFE & HEALTHY SCHOOLS: HIV PREVENTION (Updated 11/10/09)     OVERVIEW       The HIV Prevention consultant provides professional development, technical assistance and resources to schools and organizations engaged in efforts to decrease adolescent sexual risk behaviors and improve student health outcomes. The consultant provides assistance in the development and implementation of standards-based curricula, instruction and assessment. Sexuality education resource materials are available at the Health Education Resource Center (HERC) located at the Department of Education in Montpelier. This program is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Adolescent and School Health (CDC/DASH) which helps build the capacity of state education agencies to provide HIV prevention education.     LINKS TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 11/10/09)       Sex TV: An Original Dramatic Production Written by Vermont Students for Vermont Students This 30-minute original dramatic production uses HIV/STD/pregnancy prevention messages to explore how communication, gossip, and risk behaviors impact sexual health. This fun and lively production script is the result of a youth-driven HIV prevention education project that is full of Vermont’s youth voice. The suggested target audience for this production is middle school and early high school students. A DVD of the original production is available through the Vermont Department of Education Health Education Resource Center (HERC) as a guide for live theatrical production. This DVD should not, however, be used as a stand-alone educational tool. Educators are cautioned to preview the script before use with students and to discuss production plans with school administrators in advance. A discussion guide can be found at the end of the script.       Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) for 2009(Added 11/10/09) Every two years since 1993, the Department of Health's Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs and the department have sponsored the Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The YRBS measures the prevalence of behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death, disease and injury among youth. The YRBS is part of a larger effort to help communities increase the “resiliency” of young people by reducing high risk behaviors and promoting healthy behaviors. View links to additional reports for 1995 through 2007.       Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Student Analysis Project Overview The YRBS Student Analysis project, funded by the Department of Education, is an opportunity for students to take a lead in bringing meaning to their own survey data and taking steps to strengthen their school and community based on their findings. Use the link above to view information about the project. Project Newsletter for School Year 2008-2009 View highlights of the successes of five participating schools during the 2008-2009 school year. A Snapshot of Sexual Violence Prevention Education in Vermont This report by the Sexual Violence Prevention Task Force (SVPTF), a legislatively defined project of the Anti-Violence Partnership at the University of Vermont, was compiled from responses to surveys distributed in the fall of 2007 to K-12 schools statewide and community-based prevention education agencies working in the schools. The data reported represents activities during the 2006-2007 academic year. Health Education Resource Centers (HERCs) The Vermont Department of Education operates a Health Education Resource Center (HERC) that maintains a variety of pre-K-12 health education materials. Currently practicing school and community-based health educators may borrow curricula, books, reference resources, models & kits and audio-visual materials. HIV/AIDS Sample Model Policy This sample comprehensive HIV policy for schools, updated in 2006, addresses rights of faculty/staff and students; issues related to confidentiality and discrimination; education and instruction; legal references and resources for assistance and information. Appendices include recommended best practices for HIV prevention education and confidentiality; HIV Universal Precautions procedures; sample confidentiality procedures; and consent forms. Vermont Youth HIV Prevention Needs Assessment Project Summary Report   This summary report compiles data gathered through three separate phases which examined HIV prevention risks, education, resources and services as well as challenges to effective HIV prevention and suggestions for improvement for the youth population. View reports for each of the three phases. Youth HIV Prevention Strategic Plan (November 2008) In 2008, under a grant and with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the department conducted a comprehensive strategic planning process to develop goals and objectives for youth HIV prevention across Vermont. This document provides the information gathered during the strategic planning process and includes the annual workplan that guides the work of the department’s HIV prevention program.     CONTACT INFORMATION       Kathryn O'Neill, HIV Prevention Coordinator (802) 828-5151 (P) (802) 828-0573 (F) kathryn.oneill@state.vt.us             Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention Child Nutrition Programs | Driver & Traffic Safety Education Health Education | HIV Prevention Physical Education | Physical Activity Safe Schools | School Health Services Safe & Healty Schools PDF files require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the icon below. View Acrobat tips and information.
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