Our Mission
We are a statewide coalition of medical, research and education professionals who champion the health and overall well being of the youth in Florida. Our primary focus i s to promote and facilitate the provision of medically accurate, age-appropriate, inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally competent sexual health education within the k-12 education system.
Our Vision
All Florida students receive school based, effective Sexual Health Education, that leads to a decrease in unplanned pregnancy, STIs/HIV and sexual violence and equips them to make informed healthy decisions.
What We Do
Through expert guidance and collaboration, we work to educate elected leaders, administrators and the community at large on the importance of empowering young individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their sexual health, relationships, and personal growth.
Research
- 10 Characteristics of Effective Sex and HIV Education Programs
- Characteristics of Effective Sexuality Education
- A Group Randomized Trial Evaluating High School FLASH, a Comprehensive Sexual Health Curriculum
- School Climate for LGBTQ Students in Florida: 2019 State Snapshot
- Three Decades of Research: The Case for Comprehensive Sex Education
- Adolescent Health: What Works in Schools – Sexual Health Education