OCTOPUS--A Church-Based Sex Education Program for Teens and Parents.

Jacknik, Michele; And Others

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Publication Date: 1984

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OCTOPUS--A Church-Based Sex Education Program for Teens and Parents.

Jacknik, Michele; And Others

Adolescence, v19 n76 p757-63 Win 1984

Describes OCTOPUS (Open Communication Regarding Teenagers or Parents Understanding of Sexuality), which was established as a forum for family discussion within a church setting. The program was designed to enhance communication skills, convey information, and help teenagers acquire appropriate morals and values. Feedback from four churches indicated favorable response. (JAC)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Church Programs, Family Programs, Models, Parent Role, Program Descriptions, Secondary Education, Sex Education, Values Education

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