2. is a multi-faceted outreach initiative geared to reaching Men who have Sex with Men (MSM). The goal of Project FIERCE is to educate and provide sexual health resources for all MSM in Northern Indiana.
3. The Problem South Bend is the “Cross Roads” of major metropolitan areas. We serve both Rural and Urban needs in Six Counties. Rural MSM are hard to reach.
4. Theory Empowering MSM with the tools for self risk assessment will slow the spread of HIV/STDs within Social and Sexual networks.
5. What we learn in school… Puberty education is just a “pluming lesson” Most often does not include sexual orientation. Sexual Orientation is assumed to be Heterosexual.
6. Puberty 201 Enforces positive messages about sexuality. Creates a safe and welcoming environment. Five sessions
7. What are You Talking About? Session I Introduces the concept of the five circles of Human Sexuality Explains the concept of self risk assessment.
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9. Our Changing Bodies Session II Physical changes that occurred during puberty. “Sexuality Timeline” Provides information about future changes in the body. Sexual Identity and Sensuality.
10. Crying at the Discothèque Session III Emotional changes during puberty. Offers information about Emotional Illness. Sexulization and Intimacy.
11. Tell Me About Your Mother Session IV Psychological aspects of Puberty. Sensuality, Sexual Identity, and Sexualization. “Gay Puberty.” Mental Illness.
12. If you knew then what you know now! Session V Sexual and Reproductive Health. Factual Information. Self Risk Assessment. HIV, Syphilis Testing.
14. What we see with “Self Risk Assessment” Ability to identify risk without feeling “judged”. Empowers MSM to take control in their sexual health. Created recidivism in testing services. Creates a connection with ASO/NPO and GLBTI community.
15. After the Class Pros Cons Currently conducting assessments with MSM who have attended the class. Seeing a greater knowledge of HIV/STD Prevention within group. Greater use of “Protective Measures.” Higher testing Recidivism. Hard to reach MSM to get them to attend. Knowledge is staying with in Social and Sexual Networks of those who attend.
16. Contact Information Patrick Battani, BBA Project FIERCE Coordinator AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist of North Indiana, Inc, 201 South William Street South Bend, Indiana 46601 574-234-2870ext 1102 p_battani@sbcglobal.net It is easy being Green! This presentation has been formatted with a dark background, as it has been shown that monitors require less energy to display a dark screen
