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relationships and teenage pregnancy bullying and emotional literacy primary to exploring diversity and community cohesion
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THE MORNING AFTER Teenage Pregnancy and Sexual Health The Morning After was launched in Buckinghamshire in 2000 and was commissioned by the County Youth Service. Target audience The Morning After is suitable for young people in Mainstream Education and Pupil Referral Units aged from 13 upwards. The programme would also be suitable for Conference and Training events. Objectives - To look at the potential long and short term consequences of sexual activity. - To address in particular the possibility of teenage pregnancy and how this may impact, practically and emotionally on a young person's life. - To explore the pressure that young people feel to become involved in sexual activity. - To look at how substances such as alcohol and cannabis can 'cloud' judgement and the ability to make clear and balanced choices. - To reiterate the maifest health risks of unprotected sexual activity (sexually transmitted infections). - To clarify the options for safer sex and contraception. -To create a 'safe' environment where young people feel they can discuss relationships and sexual issues without fear of recrimination. The play Sophie and Robbie have liked each other for a long time, but both are too shy and awkward to do anything about it. At their friend Scott's party, Sophie arrives with her best friend Emma, the two have been drinking heavily. The four friends continue to drink and smoke cannabis. Emma becomes ill and Robbie agrees to take her home. The following day, Scott brags to Robbie that he and Sophie slept together that night. Sophie is branded a 'slag' by Robbie and even by Emma (who secretly fancied Scott). With no friends to turn to, Sophie is left scared and alone, to face the potential consequences of her first sexual encounter. The workshop The main thrust of the workshop is to look at what will happen next. What might the consequences be for Scott and Sophie if they didn't use any contraception (pregnancy) or protection (pregnany and / or sexually transmitted infection -STI-). A discussion is led about STI's. What are they? How are they contracted? Can any of them be prevented and how? What can be done if you feel you may have put yourself at risk during sex. The possibility of Sophie being pregnant is addressed. What can she do next? Who can she talk to? The question of whether Sophie and Scott would have slept together if they had not been drinking and smoking is addressed. Did the alcohol and cannabis 'cloud' their judgement? How do alcohol and cannabis effect us and what other risks are associated with using these drugs? The audience is invited to look at the possible consequences for both Sophie and Scott. Playing the role of Sophie or Scott, the suggestions are followed up and new scenes created. How might they tell their parents? Are they ready to accept the responsibility of parenthood and what would this involve? Here the reality of becoming pregnant is clearly brought home for the young people.
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If you would like information or advice on pregnancy and sexual health issues, you can go to: www.ruthinking.co.uk www.brook.org.uk
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