What We Do

Teen Council directly addresses some of the biggest challenges in keeping teens healthy – a lack of accurate and approachable information and trustworthy sources for help and guidance.

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Teen Council is a program that teaches local middle and high school students to be accurate and trustworthy resources for their peers on the subjects of sexual health and healthy relationships.

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We’ve found that this model of teaching and learning – called “peer education” – allows teens to get the information they need to lead healthy lives on a level that’s comfortable for them, and develops strong leaders in the process.

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All the teens who have participated in DOVE’s Teen Council program have said the experience was life-changing. The dynamic nature of the program means teens gain valuable life skills in an environment that fosters positivity and growth. Being a Teen Council member allows teens to:

• Develop strong presentation and teaching skills

• Become a trusted and accurate resource on sexual health for their peers

• Make a positive impact in their community through presentations and daily one on one interactions

• Gain valuable real-world experience and education while still in high school