Wise Guys is a self-responsibility program
for males, ages 10-15. The program is designed to prevent
adolescent pregnancy by teaching young men self-responsibility,
primarily in the area of sexual development. Topics covered
include:
Parenthood
National studies have indicated that males
initiate sex most often, however, most pregnancy prevention
programs target females. By emphasizing the importance of
preparing for the future, Wise Guys encourages young men
to not get "caught up" in the trials or joys of
today, but to plan for tomorrow.
The program is free of charge to participants
and conducted by trained, adult facilitators. Wise Guys
can be implemented virtually any place young men gather
to learn and grow with the guidance of trusted adults. Program
participants learn and develop skills from an array of experiences
that include:
Lectures
Ideally, the program is held weekly and consists
of eight to ten, one-hour sessions. However the curriculum
is flexible and can be modified to fit the scheduling needs
of the partnering organization.
For additional information about Wise Guys,
contact either: Phillip J. Oliver, III, Male Involvement
Coordinator, at 770-489-9686 or Agnes F. Brown, Adolescent
Health and Youth Development Director at 770-514-2453.
Funding for Wise Guys is provided by a grant from the Department of Human Resources, Family Health Branch, The WellStar Foundation and Cobb County Medical Society Alliance.