Sexual Self-Determination Training Program
Program Outcomes and Data
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Welcome to the data we’ve gathered from the Sexual Self-Determination Program!
We’re so happy for you to learn about this incredible program that is helping people live happier, healthier, and safer lives!
We hope you’ll enjoy viewing our slides showing 5 Years of Data on the program!
After reviewing the program information, if you have additional questions, please contact our training coordinator Mel at: mel@among-friends.org
How This Program Started
Professionals, caregivers, and families told us they need professional training to better support sexual health and healthy relationships for people who experience intellectual and developmental diversity (disabilities), also known as ID/DD. To meet this critical community need Among Friends, The Arc of Oregon / OTAC, and the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) at OHSU partnered together to design this formal, three-tiered Sexual Self-determination certification program - each organization bringing different areas of specialty to the project.
You can look back at our Program History!
Reported Outcomes
Participants of the program have reported significant increases in the following:
- Knowledge of human sexual development from birth to death
- Knowledge of sexuality and relationships as they relate to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- Confidence in their ability to discuss how trauma relates to, and impacts, sexuality and relationships
- Confidence in their ability to identify maladaptive sexual behaviors
- Confidence in their ability to initiate conversations about sexuality with parents or guardians
Trainings Completed
The first Tier 1: FOUNDATIONS training took place in spring of 2019.
As of Spring 2023, we have completed:
- 11 Tier 1: FOUNDATIONS trainings with 253 graduates
- 3 Tier 2: ADVOCACY trainings with 45 graduates
- 2 Tier 3: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER trainings with 14 graduates
Program Reach
As of Spring 2023, the program has reached:
- 106 organizations
- 5 states
- 2 countries
