Using an effective sexuality education program in your school or community will help youth in your program to build skills, knowledge and positive attitudes that result in behavior changes that help them to lead healthy lives. Effective programs have been rigorously evaluated and shown to promote healthy sexual behaviors among the youth who participate in these programs.

Effective programs are often referred to as science-based programs (not to be confused with programs containing scientifically accurate information). Science-based approaches to teen pregnancy prevention refers to the process a school or community organization uses to plan for, select, implement and evaluate a program that is likely to be successful.  The following pages offer informaiton on what effective program are, what assistance is available and how schools and community-based organizations can access them.