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Sex Education

Group of young people from a Youth Advisory Council smiling and standing against next to a

The​ ​Michigan​ ​Organization​ ​on​ ​Adolescent​ ​Sexual​ ​Health​ ​(MOASH)​ ​supports​ ​the​ ​implementation​ ​of​ ​medically accurate,​ ​evidence-informed,​ ​age-appropriate,​ ​and​ ​comprehensive​ ​sexual​ ​health​ ​education​ ​in​ ​schools​ ​that​ ​is inclusive​ ​and​ ​affirming​ ​of​ ​all​ ​sexual​ ​identities.​ ​Youth​ ​have​ ​the​ ​right​ ​to​ ​accurate​ ​and​ ​complete​ ​information​ ​in order​ ​to​ ​be​ ​able​ ​to​ ​make​ ​informed​ ​decisions​ ​about​ ​their​ ​own​ ​sexual​ ​and​ ​reproductive​ ​health.​ ​MOASH​ ​believes sexual​ ​health​ ​education​ ​starts​ ​at​ ​birth​ ​and​ ​is​ ​a​ ​lifelong​ ​learning​ ​process​ ​that​ ​respects​ ​cultural​ ​norms,​ ​values, and​ ​beliefs.

MOASH's Stance

Youth Advisory Councils

Michigan Youth Racial Equity Council

MY REC (Michigan Youth Racial Equity Council) is a youth-led project where people between the ages of 13-24 are paid to receive the education, support, opportunities, and resources necessary to become leaders and advocates addressing important issues related to racial justice, sexual health education and services, and reproductive justice. Members must identify as a person of color (BIPOC), be between the ages of 13-24, and live within the state of MI.

MY REC
Michigan Youth Racial Equity Council

Michigan Youth Voice

Who?

  • Michigan youth ages 16-21 (younger youth may be accepted on a case by case basis)

  • there is no specific criteria for members within MY Voice, but each year we try to prioritize diversity in different ways

What?

  • members are involved in various youth advocacy efforts throughout the year and use their voices of experience to improve services for youth across the state

  • receive training on a variety of sexual health topics

  • undergo leadership develpment

  • gain communication skills

  • work on advocacy efforts

Where?

  • young people residing anywhere in Michigan are welcome to apply

  • most meetings are solely offered virtually, but MY Voice has a few in-person meetings throughout the year. If you cannot make it in person, you will be able to attend virtually.

Why?

  • to inform the services, programs, and materials created for youth by MOASH and other community partners

MY Voice
Michigan Youth Voice

Other Programs

Michigan Coalition on Adolescent Sexual Health

MiCASH is a statewide group of professionals from a variety of different fields concerned about adolescent sexual health, including HIV/AIDS, STDs, family planning, domestic and sexual violence, youth development, LGBTQ+ youth, and other related issues. MiCASH members meet several times a year in various locations around the state, with meetings hosted by MOASH. The mission of MiCASH is to share information, network, collaborate, and support continuous learning that ultimately empowers youth with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions impacting their sexual health and relationships.

Michigan Coalition on Adolescent Sexual Health

Infographics and Toolkits

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Legislative Tracking

Sexual Health Education (SHE) Guide Template
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This Sexual Health Education (SHE) Guide is a template for Michigan school districts and the programing and practices of their Sex Education Advisory Boards (SEABs). This guide should be personalized to your district and updated regularly.

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