Sexually Transmitted Infections/Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative (STITPPI) Program
To provide medically, culturally appropriate, and informed/responsive Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) education to increase knowledge, self-empowerment, and preparation for adulthood among youth within participating communities. To contribute to the reduction of sexual risk behaviors, STI’s and teen pregnancies.
One of eight Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) initiatives across the country.
Our program builds upon a highly successful first and second cycle (2016-2021), after which participating students demonstrated increased sexual knowledge, protective factors, and decreased intentions to engage in sexual activity.
Services Offered:
- Education on STI and teen pregnancy prevention
- Sexual health resources and materials
- Training and support for tribal communities
- Promotion of STI testing and screening
- Collaboration with partners to provide youth-focused sexual health services
- Online, Classroom setting, and or camp-style programming.
Criteria For Program:
- American Indians age 10-16 living within the South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa reservations.
