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Past Program Activities, 2003–2008
San Bernardino, California — 2003–2008

From March 2003–February 2008, the San Bernardino City Unified School District in California received funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to provide HIV prevention education and conduct the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).

For information on San Bernardino's current program activities, see San Bernardino, California.

Past Program Activities

Provided HIV Prevention Education

  • Conducted trainings to update teachers and school staff on the district’s HIV/AIDS curriculum and policies.
     
  • Provided instruction on HIV prevention using the Positive Prevention curriculum with middle and high school students.
     
  • Provided programs and support to help schools prevent HIV infection, especially among those students who are at high risk, including students with special needs, sexual minority students, and students of color.

Conducted the Youth Risk Behavior Survey

  • Collected data on youth risk behaviors that are representative of San Bernardino students in grades 7–12.
     
  • Disseminated findings through presentations of the YRBS to schools, district and community decision makers, and relevant youth groups.
     
  • Developed a publication about the YRBS results for distribution to district administrators, counselors, teachers, community groups, and students.
     

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Page last reviewed: March 3, 2008 Historical Document
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