1. WAIT Training 2008-2009 Annual Report Educational Evaluators Inc. Expertise.Partnership.Results.

2. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 2 Table of Contents Introduction……………………………………………………3 Program Overview……………………………………………4 Nominal Scale………………………………………………...5 Key Results……………………………………………………6 Conclusion……………………………………………………20

3. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 3 Introduction  WAIT Training aims to reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies and lower STD rates among the targeted population by: Empowering youth to make healthy decisions about sexuality Promoting a commitment to an abstinent lifestyle until marriage  The facilitators implemented WAIT Training, an abstinence- until-marriage education curriculum.

4. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 4 Program Overview  WAIT Training involved 543 youth from throughout targeted Colorado areas. These areas include: Metro Denver, Mountain Communities, Mesa and Montrose Counties, and La Plata County.  A 26-item questionnaire was administered before the start (pre-test) and a 26-item questionnaire (post-test), which included all pre-test items, was administered at the end of the program.  Favorable responses were collapsed into a single category of total responses for both pre and post test and represented as a percentage shift. “Strongly Agree,” “Agree” and “Somewhat Agree” were collapsed into “All Agree.” “Strongly Disagree,” “Disagree” and “Somewhat Disagree” were collapsed into “All Disagree,” when favorable.

5. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 5 Nominal Scale Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree 654321

6. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 6 Participants demonstrated a 10.4% favorable shift from pre- test to post-test indicating they believe that not having sex until marriage is a healthy idea. 1) Not having sex until marriage is a healthy idea. The pre to post gain was significant (p<.01)

7. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 7 Participants demonstrated a 14.6% favorable shift from pre- test to post-test indicating they believe that not having sex until marriage is a realistic goal. 2) Not having sex until marriage is a realistic goal. The pre to post gain was significant (p<.01)

8. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 8 Participants demonstrated a 16.1% favorable shift from pre- test to post-test indicating they believe that not having sex until marriage prevents diseases. 3) Not having sex until marriage prevents diseases. The pre to post gain was significant (p<.01)

9. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 9 Participants demonstrated a 22.8% favorable shift from pre- test to post-test indicating they believe that not having sex until marriage prevents emotional problems. 4) Not having sex until marriage prevents emotional problems. The pre to post gain was significant (p<.01)

10. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 10 Participants demonstrated a 10.7% favorable shift from pre- test to post-test indicating they believe that abstinence-until- marriage helps to develop healthy and stable relationships. 5) Not having sex until marriage helps to develop healthy and stable relationships. The pre to post gain was significant (p<.01)

11. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 11 Participants demonstrated a 14.4% favorable shift from pre- test to post-test indicating they believe that abstinence-until- marriage develops character, self-efficacy and relationship skills. 8) Not having sex until marriage develops character and self-regulation skills, and also helps you become a more suitable mate in the future. The pre to post gain was significant (p<.01)

12. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 12 Participants demonstrated a 15.6% favorable shift from pre- test to post-test indicating they believe that not having sex until marriage enhances future relational success. 9) Waiting until you are married to have sex enhances future relational success. The pre to post gain was significant (p<.01)

13. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 13 Participants demonstrated a 10.9% favorable shift from pre- test to post-test indicating they believe that it is not healthy for unmarried teens to have sex even if they are using birth control. 13) It is not healthy for unmarried teens to have sex even if they are using birth control. The pre to post gain was significant (p<.01)

14. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 14 Participants demonstrated a 17.6% favorable shift from pre- test to post-test indicating they believe that the effects of the media encourage them to have sex. 14) The effects of the media encourage you to have sex. The pre to post gain was significant (p<.01)

15. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 15 Participants demonstrated an 18.3% favorable shift from pre- test to post-test indicating that they would be willing to get involved in a peer group that supports abstinence. 18) You would be willing to get involved in a peer group that supported you in the decision to not engage in non-marital sex. The pre to post gain was significant (p<.01)

16. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 16 Participants demonstrated an 11.4% favorable shift from pre- test to post-test indicating that they would make a personal decision to not have sex until marriage. 23) You will make a personal decision not to have sex until marriage. The pre to post gain was significant (p<.01)

17. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 17 Participants demonstrated a 13.7% favorable shift from pre- test to post-test indicating they believe that if you’re already actively engaged in sex, you can start over and return to an abstinent lifestyle. 24) If you are already actively engaged in sex, you can start over and return to an abstinent lifestyle. The pre to post gain was significant (p<.01)

18. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 18 Participants demonstrated a 10.4% favorable shift from pre- test to post-test indicating that they could talk to their parents about sex, love and relationships. 25) You can talk to your parents about sex, love and relationships. The pre to post gain was significant (p<.01)

19. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 19 Participants demonstrated a 17.4% favorable shift from pre- test to post-test indicating that they would be willing to sign a pledge to abstain from non-marital sex. 26) You would be willing to sign a pledge to abstain from non- marital sex. The pre to post gain was significant (p<.01)

20. Educational Evaluators Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey 973-460-0404 eei.strategies@gmail.com 20 Conclusion  Pre-post data demonstrates statistical significance from pre to post within 26 items which represent the following categories: Peer Self- Esteem, Communication, Attitudes about Abstinence, Knowledge, Beliefs that Match the A-H Principles, Behavioral Intentions, and Present and Recent Behavior.  Based on pre-post preliminary results, the initial assessment is that WAIT Training is demonstrating immediate impact among participating youth as demonstrated by percentage increases and statistically significant favorable shifts ranging from 4.2% to 22.8%.  Present results are encouraging and reflect the goal of this program.  WAIT Training has met its aim to educate and support teen decisions to postpone sexual activity in preparation for marriage.