Steps Foundation, Inc’s Post

September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on the importance of sexual health as a key component of overall well-being. By encouraging open conversations, education, and access to resources, we can empower individuals to make informed decisions about their sexual health. Let’s work together to break down stigma and promote a culture of respect and understanding. How are you contributing to sexual health awareness this month? #stepsfoundationinc #samismyreason #lifeskills #osceolacounty #kissimmeeflorida #kissimmeefl #saintcloud #saintcloudfl #saintcloudflorida #stcloudfl #stcloud #stcloudflorida #poincianaflorida #poincianafl #celebrationflorida #celebrationfl #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #ipledgetomakeadifference #sexualhealthawarenessmonth

Learning alongside Kinsey Institute with Kirstin Mitchell was AWESOME. I joined her webinar that focused on a burning question: “How could a focus on sexual wellbeing transform our approaches to contemporary sexual health challenges?” Kirstin’s answer included what LUWI wants the entire world to know: “Agency is essential for sexual well being.” If you have the chance to hear from Kirstin in the future, take it! #LUWI #LetUsWearIt #InvestmentOpportunity #WomensHealth #Fundraising #BodyAutonomy #MyBodyMyChoice #LoveWhatYouDo #WomanFounder #HealthEquity #StartupFounder #HypeWomen #InvestInWomen #WomenInvest CC: Indiana University Bloomington

Sexual health charity Brook spotlights imperfect sex in new campaign The initiative, developed in collaboration with animation studio Rave Growl , aims to highlight the mental health impacts of sexual performance pressure and challenge unrealistic expectations around sex. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFvqn92K #marketing #advertising #charity #wellness

How do you stay informed about your sexual health? Share your tips, favorite resources, or personal stories in the comments. Let’s inspire each other to learn more and take charge of our health! #stepsfoundationinc #samismyreason #lifeskills #osceolacounty #kissimmeeflorida #kissimmeefl #saintcloud #saintcloudfl #saintcloudflorida #stcloudfl #stcloud #stcloudflorida #poincianaflorida #poincianafl #celebrationflorida #celebrationfl #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #ipledgetomakeadifference #sexualhealthawarenessmonth

🩺 On World Sexual Health Day, let's promote awareness, education, and open conversations for healthier relationships and better sexual health. Your health matters! 🌍 #WorldSexualHealthDay #Nonprofit #CommunityAction #DoGood #HelpingPeopleSavingLives #EOCofSuffolk #Charity #Activism #EOCSuffolk #CommunityWellness

A major unspoken issue in the fight against trafficking is the multitude of interconnected challenges that hinder a victim's ability to escape—drug addiction, homelessness, violence, and crime, just to name a few. I recently had the honor of co-authoring an article that sheds light on this problem. The article is linked to this post, but I’ve highlighted some key takeaways from the survey here: - 71% of trafficking victims reported first using drugs when they were under the age of 18. - 80% of trafficking victims reported living in an abandoned house, drug house, or in a motel. - 96% of trafficking victims reported being a victim of violence, most often at the hands of their traffickers and buyers. - 96% of trafficking victims had been arrested.

Our new article on is out: It is a study done with Stanley Stinson, R.N., lead outreach on street medicine in Detroit, and McKamie Chandler, J.D.. Titled, "Barriers to Escape: How Homelessness and Drug Addiction Prevent Women from Escaping Sex Trafficking and Commercial Sex," it surveyed 70 homeless women in Detroit and found that trafficking, homelessness and substance use are linked. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ggxircu6

Intervention and prevention of the sexual abuse of children and young people and those displaying harmful sexual behaviour. Mandatory Reporting – What’s next? https://bit.ly/3RaMGJI 4 x2hr seminars from just £40 in total Key learning takeways Understand how children are abused through technology. Understand the differential impacts of tech-assisted child sexual abuse. Understand the barriers to a child telling about their abuse. Understand how to respond in a way that does no further harm. Appreciate the need for an integrated approach when assessing and providing interventions for young people with complex needs presenting with harmful sexual behaviours. Provide an understanding of helpful treatment models and how appropriate interventions have been developed from these. Overview of current forms of sexual abuse Current definitions will be reviewed including the way technology has created new forms of sexual abuse. An appreciation of the traumatic impact of sexual abuse and the overlapping co-morbid mental health impacts – introducing a Modular approach to intervention The seminars will present current approaches to working with children and young people who have been sexually abused and those responsible for sexually harmful behaviour, and approaches to prevention. https://bit.ly/3RaMGJI 4 x2hr seminars from just £40 in total

Intervention and prevention of the sexual abuse of children and young people and those displaying harmful sexual behaviour. Mandatory Reporting – What’s next? https://bit.ly/3RaMGJI 4 x2hr seminars from just £40 in total Key learning takeways Understand how children are abused through technology. Understand the differential impacts of tech-assisted child sexual abuse. Understand the barriers to a child telling about their abuse. Understand how to respond in a way that does no further harm. Appreciate the need for an integrated approach when assessing and providing interventions for young people with complex needs presenting with harmful sexual behaviours. Provide an understanding of helpful treatment models and how appropriate interventions have been developed from these. Overview of current forms of sexual abuse Current definitions will be reviewed including the way technology has created new forms of sexual abuse. An appreciation of the traumatic impact of sexual abuse and the overlapping co-morbid mental health impacts – introducing a Modular approach to intervention The seminars will present current approaches to working with children and young people who have been sexually abused and those responsible for sexually harmful behaviour, and approaches to prevention. https://bit.ly/3RaMGJI 4 x2hr seminars from just £40 in total

It’s been an incredible week working with Respected on their Sexual Health Awareness Week campaign! Throughout the week, we’ve tackled some of the most important issues young people face when navigating relationships—covering everything from understanding when to start a relationship, to protecting both emotional and physical well-being. ❤️ 🎓 This experience has been both insightful and rewarding, as I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate on a campaign that addresses real challenges and provides meaningful guidance to young people. ✨Working on this campaign has also been a fantastic opportunity for me to further develop my marketing skills. From crafting impactful messaging to engaging target audiences and branding, I’ve gained valuable hands-on experience in executing a socially-driven campaign. I look forward to applying these skills to future projects and continuing to create content that makes a positive difference. To see more about Respected and their Sexual Health Awareness Campaign head to their Instagram @respected.charity (https://lnkd.in/e6BeaWGN). #SexualHealthAwarenessWeek #MarketingCampaign #YouthEmpowerment #MarketingSkills #CampaignStrategy #DigitalMarketing #Branding #ContentCreation #Graduate #LookingForOpportunities #Canva