True Freedom
What is True Freedom?
True Freedom is an education program that focuses on relationships, sexual abuse prevention, and sexual risk avoidance. It was developed to help students understand how to set healthy boundaries in relationships in person and online, how to identify abuse, how the human body works, what real love is, and how STDs spread.
The program also focuses on relationship skill building. Students learn information on subjects such as how to distinguish healthy relationships from toxic ones, understand consent, and recognize self-worth. We believe that teens are capable of making healthy decisions when given the information to do so, such as delaying sexual initiation and treating others with respect. We encourage them to focus on the future while making decisions today.
What age is the True Freedom Program intended for?
The True Freedom program has a curriculum for each grade 5th through 12th. While the topics covered are very similar, we ensure each session is age-appropriate and the most relevant for the age group we are working with.
What requirements does the program meet?
The program uses the evidence-based Real Essentials curriculum from the Center for Relationship Education and incorporates the most up-to-date research on program topics.
The True Freedom program meets all the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s requirements for sex education and sexual abuse prevention required by statute for Missouri schools to fulfill for all students. The program also aligns with the Missouri Health Grade Level Expectations, Comprehensive School Counseling Program Grade Level Expectations and the Missouri Learning Standards National Health Education Standards. Our educator is certified in teaching this curriculum. For more information about the curriculum and the resources they provide, please visit their website.
Scheduling
- Three sessions are recommended per year, but the lessons can be adapted to your school or organization’s schedule and needs. The curriculum is most effective when shared in individual classroom settings.
- The REAL Essentials Curriculum can be naturally incorporated into various classroom settings—including Health, Family and Consumer Science, Seminar/Discovery – or youth groups, community organizations, foster-care support groups, summer camp settings and correctional institutions.
Alignment With National Academic Standards
https://www.myrelationshipcenter.org/…/Evidence-Based-Research.pdf.aspx
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The Focus of the Content
What topics can be covered?
The REAL Essentials curriculum covers a wide variety of topics, including:
- Bullying & Violence
- Committed love & Marriage
- Dating Decisions
- Drug & Alcohol Abuse
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal & Social Skills
- Leadership & Job Readiness
- Navigating conflict
- Self-Identity
- Setting Boundaries
- Sexual Health
- Social Media Literacy
- Suicide Prevention
- Understanding Others’ Perspectives
All topics are appropriately tailored to the age group being spoken to.
