2. *Once you put something online, you give up control
*Do not share passwords
*Do not trust someone you only met online

3. Ever sent a text to the wrong person?
In Albany, GA a man on probation sent this text to his probation officer. He is in jail for 2 years for possession of cocaine and violating his parole.

4. HOT SPOTS
Consider the situations as promoting/supporting abstinence or promoting sexual intimacy.  Along the walls you see signs:
"TOO HOT TO HANDLE"
"IT'S GETTING WARM IN HERE"
"KEEP YOUR COOL"
The signs represent a continuum.
I am going to give out random situations place your card at the appropriate place.

5. Where do you draw the line?
Smiles
Flirting
Boyfriend / Girlfriend
Holding Hands
Arms around each other
Kissing

6. Setting Personal Boundaries
Avoid Risky Situations
Communicate Effectively
Try to maintain the relationship UNLESS the person is being disrespectful of you
Have a Plan B

7. Do you think everyone’s “line” will be drawn at the same place?
WHO should decide where YOU draw your line?
What happens if you and your boy/girlfriend don’t draw your line at the same place?

8. Saying “NO” Say “no” and repeat as necessary. Suggest alternatives.
Can we go somewhere else?
Can we include others?
BE ASSERTIVE / watch your body language
Use a firm voice Make eye contact Be confident
Stand up straight Have a serious expression
Maintain the relationship when appropriate.
(It’s not always appropriate.)

9. Remember, sometimes YOU
will be the one hearing “no.”
We need to accept “no”
as well as we say “no.”

10. Who Supports your decision?
*Parents
*Youth leaders
*Teachers, counselors, nurses
*Peers who respect your decisions
*Faith leaders
*Extended family
Report incidences to adults when assistance is needed!

11. GRAB BAG
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY AND UNPROTECTED SEXUAL INTERCOURSE. ASK FOR VOLUNTEERS TO DRAW A RISK, DECIDE IF IT SUGGESTS A PERSONAL, HEALTH, OR RELATIONSHIP REASON TO AVOID SEXUAL IINVOLVEMENT AND EXPLAIN WHY THIS IS A RISK THEY ARE NOT WILLIING TO TAKE IN THEIR LIFE.