Parent Information
Parents, we honor the fact that you are the primary health educators of your children. Because of this, we want to be fully transparent with you by informing you about the Pure Freedom program. We are so grateful for the opportunity to speak with your kids and we don’t take it lightly. So as parents, here is what you should know about our program’s content:
What does the Pure Freedom program seek to do?
Pure Freedom is a program developed by Lifeline, located in Kirksville, Missouri. It has 3 components: relationship, sexual abuse prevention, and sexual risk avoidance education. As such, it is based on the Sexual Risk Avoidance (SRA) educational model, a national movement that encourages teens to wait for sex. At its core, this model stands on the truth that delaying sex until marriage is best for all areas in life. Indeed, doing so provides men and women with the greatest chance at optimal health, successful relationships, and socioeconomic stability.
The program takes the form of a three-day workshop offered to 6th, 7th, 8th, and high school audiences.
What information is covered during the Pure Freedom program?
Some of the topics covered during this three-day long program include:
- Healthy and unhealthy relationships
- Facts about sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy
- Setting healthy boundaries in relationships, both physically and digitally
- Focusing on future goals and dreams
- Encouragement for starting over if mistakes have been made
- Facts about pregnancy and fetal development
This curriculum’s goal is to empower and educate your student in making good decisions for their future. This includes building healthy relationships, staying healthy physically, but also emotionally and mentally.
We know it is your desire to teach your children not only how to be healthy but also how to have a great future. This is why it is our intention to support you in that effort. If you would like to view an outline of the specific topics covered in each grade, as well as a copy of the handouts we use, select your child’s grade below:
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Pure Freedom?
Pure Freedom is a sexual risk avoidance program based on the community saturation model, including school-based programs as well as parent and community workshops. The program gives students relevant, medically-accurate, researched-based information so they can make healthy decisions about sex and relationships.
Is your message relevant to all students?
Yes, Pure Freedom provides information and resources that any student can benefit from. As parents, know that our content aims to empower all students, regardless of age, race, culture, gender, and sexual orientation, to make healthy decisions.
What topics do you cover with my student?
We cover a wide variety of topics, including:
- Healthy friendship/relationship skills
- Identifying abusive relationships
- Internet and media safety
- Harmful effects of pornography on the brain, relationships, and society
- Personal goal setting
- Reproductive anatomy
- Sexually transmitted diseases/infections
- Puberty
All topics are appropriately tailored to the age group being spoken to.
What parent workshop topics do you provide?
Parents play the most important role in their child’s intellectual and emotional development. In order to help you better understand your growing teens and connect with them, we offer the following parent workshops:
- Questions Your Teens are Asking
- Behind the Screen: Internet Safety for You and Your Family
- Translating Teen Culture: Connecting with Your Teen
- The SRA Approach: Why Sexual Risk Avoidance Works
- 40 Developmental Assets for Childhood Success
- That Conversation: Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Where can I find out more about Pure Freedom’s curriculum?
All of the curriculum information, including the content and handouts we provide, is available for all parents to view here.
If you have any questions or would like more information about Pure Freedom, please feel free to contact us.
How can I stay in touch after my student finishes the program?
To stay in touch, you can follow us on social media. For instance, we regularly update our Instagram page!