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HIV Prevention Training Workshops Sponsored By New Beginnings and The Maine Department of Education
High Risk Adolescent AIDS Prevention (HRAP) Training
This intensive 2-day workshop was developed to address the specific needs of youth who are in high risk situations, and it is targeted at staff of shelters and group homes, substance abuse counselors, mental health personnel, outreach workers, and others who work with those youth. If you work with any youth who are sexually active, they are potentially at risk for HIV – along with other STD’s and pregnancy.
The HRAP training is aimed at helping youthworkers to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to effectively address HIV-related issues with their clients.
HRAP goes far beyond “the facts”. It is very interactive and emphasizes practicing skills through role plays. Information and skills which are taught during this training include:
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methods for helping youth assess their risk for HIV and AIDS
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a basic understanding of HIV transmission, antibody testing, and AIDS disease
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risk reduction techniques and strategies
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harm reduction techniques for working with youth who are using alcohol or other drugs
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skills for helping youth make better choices about their sexual health
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an understanding of the process of change and skills for motivating youth towards change
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Increased skills for addressing the special needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth
This training utilizes the model of youth development, emphasizing the strengths and resiliency that all youth possess. The comprehensive introduction provides a solid foundation for either of the two curriculum trainings offered by New Beginnings.
Next Training: November 4 - 6, 2009 Auburn, Maine
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 BE PROUD! BE RESPONSIBLE!
This is a 2-day workshop open to staff of alternative schools and youth-serving agencies, presenting a curriculum that has been featured by the Centers for Disease Control as one of its “Programs that Work”. This program is a good first step in developing the HIV prevention skills needed by youth who may be sexually active. Be Proud! is a six-lesson curriculum that:
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belief in the value of safer sex, including abstinence
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confidence in negotiating safer sex
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intention to practice safer sex
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pride in choosing responsible sexual behaviors |
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This training is targeted at professionals working with at-risk youth in time-limited settings. This 6-hour program is well-suited to alternative schools, shelters, drop-in centers and similar programs where using a longer, more intensive curriculum is not feasible. Be Proud! has been used by more than 3 dozen schools and agencies in Maine.
It is strongly recommended that schools and agencies send staff who have had attended a basic HIV training, such as the HRAP workshop, but it is not a requirement. Along with adult staff, we also encourage youth to attend in order to be trained as group facilitators for their peers. Mini-grants are available to agencies that implement this curriculum. NEXT TRAINING: SPRING, 2010 TBA
 New Beginnings HIV Prevention Project
New Beginnings developed a 12-hour HIV prevention program in 1993 which was specifically targeted at Maine youth who were runaways, homeless, or in other high risk situations. This program was recognized in 1997 by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as a “Reputationally Effective Program”, meaning that it has shown effectiveness in reducing HIV risk behaviors. The program has been continually evaluated and revised based on feedback from youth.
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- increase their group facilitation skills
- learn an effective, step-by-step model for helping youth to reduce their risks
- learn ways to integrate that model into other related areas such as pregnancy and STD prevention, sexual assault, and substance use
- gain new insights and skills for working in youth/adult partnerships
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This three day training is appropriate for staff who have the interest and ability to use this curriculum in their agency. Ideally, participants would have completed an HRAP training or an equivalent introductory HIV prevention workshop. The curriculum is designed to use co-facilitators, so a minimum of 2 staff should attend. We encourage multi-program agencies to send staff from different programs. . We also strongly encourage the attendance of young people at this training.
 Creating Safety for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth
GLBT youth are a significant percentage of the runaway/homeless youth population, and they face additional challenges in accessing services . Youth-serving agencies that are welcoming, supportive, and safe can play a unique role in the lives of these young people.
This one- day training is designed for staff of shelters, residential programs, and drop-in centers that serve runaway/homeless youth. It is an introductory training for staff who have had limited previous training, or who wish to update their skills.
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- Creating a safe and welcoming environment for GLBTQ youth
- Understanding terminology
- The coming out process
- Dealing with homophobia
NEXT TRAINING: SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 HILTON GARDEN INN, AUBURN
PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORMS HERE: Word Document Adobe PDF
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All of the trainings provide participants with manuals and/or prevention materials.
The workshops are free of charge. | | 