SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE EDUCATION
At Intersections, we believe that when young people are equipped with knowledge, guided by values, and affirmed in their identity, they are empowered to live with purpose and responsibility.
Our Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) program promotes healthy decision-making, strengthens families, and upholds the cultural values that shape our community. Rather than assuming teens will be sexually active, SRAE takes a prevention-first approach—providing youth with the knowledge, skills, and moral foundation to delay sexual activity and make choices that reflect their long-term goals, personal identity, and faith.
Grounded in social and cognitive development theories, the SRAE curriculum goes beyond teaching what to do—it helps students understand why it matters. Lessons focus on building essential life skills, including setting boundaries, resisting peer pressure, managing conflict, practicing self-governance, fostering healthy relationships, understanding reproductive health, and improving communication between parents and children.
The program also reinforces the Success Sequence—a proven framework of poverty prevention—by encouraging youth to finish school, pursue full-time work or higher education, and marry before having children.
Delivered by trained and certified educators in safe, inclusive settings, the SRAE program continues to make a meaningful impact, with over 90% of students reporting personal growth. Since 2012, Intersections has proudly implemented this vital program through funding from the U.S. Administration for Children and Families under the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program. Ready to start SRAE at your school or organization? Contact us today!
If you want to learn more about the Congressional Definition of Abstinence Education, click here
All our programs
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SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE EDUCATION
Our Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) program promotes healthy decision-making, strengthens families, and upholds the cultural values that shape our community. Rather than assuming teens will be sexually active, SRAE takes a prevention-first approach—providing youth with the knowledge, skills, and moral foundation to delay sexual activity and make choices that reflect their long-term goals, personal identity, and faith.
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ELEVATE PARENTING TALKS
Intersections believes parents are a child’s first—and most powerful—role models. A parent’s guidance is essential for helping young people make healthy choices, and we’re here to support you in that vital role. Our Elevate Parenting Talks provide clear information, practical tools, and compassionate encouragement…
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TUPULAGA TA’IALA: A Peer Leadership & Positive Youth Development Program
At Intersections, we believe true change begins with young people who are empowered to lead. Tupulaga Ta’iala—meaning “youth guide” in Samoan—is a bold expression of that belief. The Tupulaga Ta’iala Peer Leadership and Positive Youth Development Program (TA’IALA) was created to cultivate confident high school students who speak out against risky behaviors and serve as positive role models in their schools and communities…
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Sexual Violence
Despite the myths that often surround it, sexual assault is never the victim’s fault. Survivors may experience fear, shame, confusion, or anger—but support is available, and healing is possible…
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Amerika Samoa Language Academy
Explore our Certification of Proficiency to Teach Samoan Language and Learn How Youth are Revitalizing Gagana Sāmoa. Interested in Learning Samoan? Click here to explore classes, resources and opportunities to connect with the language and culture.
