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“Let’s Talk” sessions seek to foster positive adult-youth connection and communication with information that includes:

• Age-specific child development and sexual expression
• Tips and strategies for positive prevention

“Let’s Talk” sessions are facilitated by local health and school professionals targeting the:

High Schools Years (Grades 9—12)
Middle Level Years (Grades 5—8)
Elementary Years (Grades K—4)
Early Childhood Years

A peer education program involving Mankato Area High School students dedicated to preventing teen pregnancy and promoting the well-being of younger age peers. P4T peer leaders serve as dynamic and positive role models to:

• promote healthy/responsible decision making
• provide accurate information about risks associated with sexual and other youth risk behaviors (alcohol & drug use, cyber-activity, bullying)
• address the reality and role of peer pressure at the high school level
• teach communication skills - including negotiation and refusal skills - that younger students can use in "risky" situations