Youth in the Know
Youth in the Know (YITK) invites teens 13-18 years of age to participate in a FREE 6-week group education session.
Graduates of YITK are certified peer mentors and leaders; trained to provide information and assist their friends and peers through life's challenges. Educational sessions address sexual health and responsibility and include:
Teen/parent relationships
- Values, influences and peer pressure
- Gender roles and stereotypes
- Anatomy and physiology
- Body image and the media
- Communication and decision-making
- Relationship safety and recognizing abuse
- Birth Control
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and other challenges teens face
Through YITK, teens can work together to have their voices heard and become advocates for change! Why Join?
- Gain skills to talk with peers about issues important to you.
- Looks GREAT on your college application.
- Free food and fun!
- Great way to meet people and make friends.
For more information & meeting locations, please call 907-770-9702.
YITK is a community partnership with Leadership Anchorage and Alaska educators from Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest. The six-week training is offered in Anchorage.
