GUIDING PRINCIPLES
AT THE TALK, WE…
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Cultivate a culture of trust, acceptance, and kindness.
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Communicate with youth using a respectful and non-judgmental attitude.
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Encourage youth to talk with trusted adults about issues related to sexuality.
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Enthusiastically encourage curiosity and questions. Answer questions honestly, succinctly, and age-appropriately.
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Encourage children to use appropriate language for body parts and bodily functions.
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Are sensitive to each child’s gender identity and always use the name and pronoun a child asks us to when talking about or to them.
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Avoid using gendered language to the greatest extent possible.
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Address homophobic language or behavior immediately by engaging in a non-punitive, tolerance-based dialogue.
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Talk openly about healthy self-care practices.
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Make all participants feel safe, seen, and welcome.