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Wise Guys

An Effective Practice

Description

Wise Guys is a teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection prevention program designed for males ages 11-17. The interactive curriculum can be implemented over several sessions in a school-based environment or as a one-day workshop at community centers, social service agencies, and other support organizations. In addition, a Spanish version (Jovenes Sabios) is available as well as a modified version geared toward male athletes that can be taught by coaches and athletic directors.
Since 1990, over 2300 professionals in 40 states have been trained to implement this curriculum.

Goal / Mission

Wise Guys aims to promote prevention of adolescent pregnancy, reduce sexually transmitted infections and develop sexual responsibility in young men.

Results / Accomplishments

Analysis of program evaluation data since 1991 found that Wise Guys students demonstrated:
*Improved knowledge of sexuality and consequences of sexual activity
*Healthier sex role attitudes
*Increased communication with parents and teachers about sexuality
*A significant delay in sexual activity as compared to non-program students.
*The percentage of sexually active Wise Guys students who reported always using contraception increased significantly.

About this Promising Practice

Primary Contact
Rick Brown, Director
Wise Guys Program Family Life Council
301 E. Washington St. Suite 204
Greensboro , NC 27401


www.wiseguysnc.org
(336) 333-6890 Ext. 225
wiseguys@flcgso.com
http://www.wiseguysnc.org/index.htm
Topics
Health / Adolescent Health
Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
Date of publication
2006
Date of implementation
1990
Location
USA
Target Audience
Children, Teens

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  1. The program description includes at a minimum: the sponsoring organization, program goals, program implementation steps, and outcomes that have demonstrated program success and/or promise in achieving the program goal in one or more localities.
  2. The results from an evaluation of the program include quantitative measures of improvement in outcome of interest (i.e. increase in voter registration, not just delivery of voter registration drive) and/ or the outcome measure is increased or improved compared to the baseline measurement or the control group but the difference is not statistically significant.
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