Faith communities play an integral part in the CAC's response to the high cases and numbers of STIs in South LA. We stand in solidarity to stem the tide of this growing problem in our communities. Initial efforts revolved around our Circle of Faith, which was formed to educate, equip, empower and engage faith community leaders, youth, young adults and family members. See links to photos below.
NEW! Interfaith STI Prevention and Treatment Toolkit and Curriculum
Post Circle of Faith surveys indicated 65.6% of faith leaders expressed interest in making sexual and reproductive health resource materials available to their congregants. In response, WeCanStopSTDsLA, in conjunction with its Interfaith Working Group, created a faith-rooted sexual and reproductive health Toolkit with an accompanying Curriculum for young people.
The Toolkit
- What is it? A sexual and reproductive health (SRH) educational guide for faith leaders
- Purpose: To help faith leaders educate their faith community members with faith-rooted SRH messaging
- Includes: Sermon notes and faith references designed to help faith leaders think about religious reflections on STI prevention
- Audience: Congregants/faith community members
The Curriculum
- What is it? A curriculum with step-by-step instructions and resources to guide discussions with young people about healthy relationships, healthy communication, setting boundaries and STI prevention and treatment.
- Purpose: To help faith leaders provide a safe space within faith communities for young people to gain information and skills that will equip them to make healthy decisions to reduce the risk of STIs.
- Includes: Each session includes space for Sacred Text reflection and discussion
- Audience: Faith-rooted young people 14 – 17 years of age
To request a copy of the Interfaith STI Prevention and Treatment Toolkit and Curriculum, please contact Interfaith Toolkit Info.
2016 Circle of Faith Breakfast • See photos from this event. • Read the press release from the 2016 Circle of Faith event.
2017 Circle of Faith at Twilight • See photos from this event!
Get a refresher on sexually transmitted infections.
View STI information from the LA County Department of Public Health.
Click here for sexual and reproductive health fact sheets.
Faith Community Resources
First Ladies Health Initiative
Did you know that your youth are supposed to get comprehensive sex education in schools? Click the following links to learn more about sex education and the California Healthy Youth Act from the ACLU of Northern California:
Know Your Rights: Sex Education
California Healthy Youth Act: Frequently Asked Questions
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