The Compass Center is a nonprofit organization in North Carolina serving survivors of domestic violence. As part of their comprehensive approach to domestic abuse, the center implements an evidence-based HIV prevention curriculum called Making Proud Choices.

As a co-facilitator of Making Proud Choices, I help provide over 600 students per year with comprehensive sexual health information, specifically on HIV prevention, condom use, negotiation skills, STIs, and contraceptive options. After going through our 2-week program in public schools, 72% of youth demonstrated an increase in knowledge that supports the prevention of pregnancy and STIs. A favorite activity for the 9th grade students is doing the condom demonstration, which is the first time many students learn how to correctly use condoms.

Learn more about the awesome work of The Compass Center here.