Have you been looking for an AIDS curriculum that deals forthrightly with the many complex issues that must be addressed to save lives? Look no further!

Affirming Persons—Saving Lives responds to the real concerns of real people facing the dangers of HIV transmission and AIDS. Designed for multi-cultural Christian education settings, this groundbreaking resource also can be adapted for use by health and human service institutions, schools, health department and community based organizations.

In age-appropriate, non-judgmental language, Affirming Persons-Saving Lives nurtures self-esteem and integrates these components for effective AIDS education:

• Christian values, Bible study, theological reflection and prayer;
• Complete, factual HIV transmission and prevention information;
• Skills for ethical decision-making and decision-keeping;
• Skills for effectively refusing unwanted invitations to sexual intercourse and drug use;
• Skills for HIV transmission risk assessment;
• Mission education for AIDS ministry.

Affirming Persons—Saving Lives was created by the HIV/AIDS Ministry Program of the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries. Experienced AIDS educators, Cynthia A. Bouman and the Rev. Bill Johnson, Ed.D., are the co-authors. The curriculum is available for just the cost of shipping ($12).

To learn more about this curriculum, visit http://www.ucc.org/health/hivaids/apsl/.