Program Components
- Comprehensive science-based sexual health education curriculum designed to prevent pregnancy, STDs and sexual violence
- Designed for use in school classrooms, as a part of a health unit
- Strong family involvement component
- Inclusive curriculum, including examples and activities designed to resonate with youth from a variety of geographical regions, racial identities and sexual orientations
- 15 lessons
Intended Participants
- Grades 9-12
- Out-of-school youth
Evaluation Findings
FLASH adheres to the Characteristics of Effective Sex and STD/HIV Education Programs and is aligned to both the CDC’s National Health Education Standards for Sexual Health and the National Sexuality Education Standards, authored by the Future of Sex Education. FLASH has not yet been rigorously evaluated in order to become an evidence-based program.