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Past Program Activities, 2003–2008
Broward County, Florida — 2003–2008

From March 2003–February 2008, Broward County Public Schools in Florida received funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to provide HIV prevention education and conduct the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).

For information on Broward County's current program activities, see Broward County, Florida.

Past Program Activities

Provided HIV Prevention Education

  • Reviewed and updated annually all district HIV prevention curriculum products to reflect advances in knowledge and prevention strategies.
     
  • Used technology to provide online skills-based training in HIV prevention for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
     
  • Collaborated with the American Red Cross and other community-based organizations to implement a Peer Education HIV/AIDS Prevention Program in high schools located in areas disproportionately affected impacted by HIV.

Conducted the Youth Risk Behavior Survey

  • Collected data on youth risk behaviors that are representative of Broward County students in grades 9 –12.
     
  • Developed and published a YRBS data report to summarize the health risk behaviors of students in Broward County.
     
  • Distributed the YRBS data report to school board members, area superintendents, school administrators, teachers, social workers, school counselors, and community-based organizations working with youth.
     

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Page last reviewed: March 3, 2008 Historical Document
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