Developer(s)
Cherrie Boyer, Ph.D., Mary-Ann Shafer, M.D., and Richard Shaffer, Ph.D.
Program Summary
FOCUS is an eight-hour cognitive-behavioral group intervention that promotes healthy behavior and responsible decision-making among young women. The program covers topics such as responsible behavior, relationships, pregnancy prevention, and STI prevention.
Target Population
The suggested target population is youth who are at least 17 years old. It was evaluated with female United States Marine Corps recruits, ages 17 and older.
Program Setting
FOCUS was designed to be delivered in diverse program settings. It was evaluated in a classroom-based setting during the first 13-week period of Marine recruit training.
Contact and Availability Information
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Sample of curriculum available for review prior to purchase: No
Adaptation guidelines or kit available: No
Languages available: English