HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI) are a serious threat to the health of young people worldwide. In the United States , youth in juvenile justice are some of our nation's most vulnerable to infection. When compared to the general population, incarcerated youth are more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors that can lead to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Adding to their risk, incarcerated youth may not receive adequate information about HIV prevention due to truancy from schools and their unique educational and psychological needs. These factors make juvenile detention and correctional facilities important settings for providing HIV/STI education to youth.
The Survive Outside Project is designed specifically for staff who work with youth in juvenile justice facilities and alternative schools. Education, Training and Research (ETR) Associates and the National Partnership for Juvenile Services (NPJS) have been funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide juvenile justice staff with a variety of interventions to help youth reduce their risk of contracting and spreading HIV through FREE trainings, materials and capacity building assistance. In addition to working directly with juvenile justice staff, the Survive Outside Project also aims to extend its reach to youth by involving parents, guardians and clergy who work with youth in juvenile justice to help deliver HIV/STI prevention messages.
Survive Outside provides free trainings, educational materials and capacity building assistance on the following interventions:
- One-On-One Counseling Session
- Video Discussion Group
- Evidence-Based Curriculum
- Training of Trainers
