Skills for Sexual Health and Well-being in Youth Work

Skills for Sexual Health and Well-being in Youth Work
We explore vital skills for enhancing sexual health among young people in youth work settings, aiming to equip youth workers with tools applicable across diverse environments. By understanding the interplay of cultural factors and sexual health, we can navigate sex education complexities, focusing on fostering safe environments for exploration and empowering informed decision-making. Through communication, media literacy, and support provision, youth workers play a pivotal role in promoting healthy relationships and empowering young individuals on their journey towards sexual well-being.
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Tasks

Task no.1

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Task Description:
- Read the Chapter: Skills for Sexual Health and Well-being in Youth Work﻿
- Case Study: A group of young people express stereotypes about gender roles, believing that boys should be tough and not show emotions, while girls should be passive and focused on appearance.
- Write the strategy (2-3 paragraphs) you will use to challenge the stereotypes presented in the case study. Explain how your approach aims to promote understanding and inclusivity.
- Submit
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Criteria for Completion: 
Effectiveness of Strategy: Your response should outline a clear and effective strategy for challenging stereotypes and promoting inclusivity among young people.
Sensitivity and Respect: Ensure that your strategy is sensitive to the perspectives of the young people involved and promotes respectful dialogue.
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Complete this task to demonstrate your ability to develop strategies for challenging stereotypes and fostering inclusivity among young people.﻿﻿

Task no.2

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Task Description:
- Read the Chapter: Skills for Sexual Health and Well-being in Youth Work﻿
- Write the strategy (2-3 paragraphs) you will use for saying no assertively. Describe specific techniques or phrases you would use in different contexts to communicate your boundaries effectively.
- Submit
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Criteria for Completion:
Effectiveness of Strategies: Your response should include clear and practical strategies for saying no assertively in different situations.
Adaptability: Ensure that your strategies are adaptable to various scenarios and can be applied in a range of contexts.
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Complete this task to demonstrate your ability to develop assertive strategies for setting boundaries and communicating effectively in different situations.

Task no.3

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Task Description:
- Read the Chapter: Skills for Sexual Health and Well-being in Youth Work﻿
- Define what is Enthusiastic consent. Write your own definition in 2-3 sentences.
- Submit.
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Criteria for Completion:
Clarity and Understanding: Your definition should be clear and demonstrate a thorough understanding of enthusiastic consent as discussed in the chapter.
Relevance: Ensure that your definition is relevant and applicable to discussions of sexual health and well-being in youth work.
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Complete this task to demonstrate your understanding of enthusiastic consent and its importance in promoting sexual health and well-being among young people.
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Activities

Skills for Sexual Health and Well-being in Youth Work

Birds & Bees: Sex* Education in Youth Work

Organiser

Madiba Social Cooperative Enterprise

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