Implementation lessons for sexual health programs in juvenile justice settings: relatable facilitators, delivery flexibility, advocate relationships, and stakeholder buy-in¶

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Description¶

Drawing on an earlier interview-based study of Project With implementation, the report identifies conditions for running programs like Project With in juvenile justice settings. It "highlighted the importance of using relatable facilitators, allowing for flexibility in the delivery of the curriculum, leveraging relationships with juvenile justice advocates, and gathering buy-in from a range of interest holders." The report also recommends exploring incentives for youth participation and ways to encourage site staff to support lessons.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Facilitators relatable to justice-involved youth
• Buy-in from site staff and a range of interest holders

Constraints¶

• Screening out youth likely to leave their sites could raise fidelity but would create logistical challenges and conflict with the program's goal of being inclusive

Target Learners¶

• Justice-involved youth in juvenile justice facilities and group homes

Target Learning Goals¶

• Healthy relationships
• Sexual risk avoidance
• Self-management

Related Strategies¶

• District lessons for launching teacher-of-color support initiatives: safe space, clear goals, buy-in, and relationship time

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Nakamoto, J., Carter, C., & Russo, S. (2025). Implementation and impact of the Project With curriculum in juvenile justice facilities and group homes. WestEd. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED673580