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Ascending the Standards: Tracey Pike’s SRA Approach for Youth Part 1

Julie Adams Season 2 Episode 23

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In this episode of the Still Waters Podcast, Teri welcomes Tracy Pike, executive director of Ascend, a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting sexual risk avoidance (SRA) education. Tracy shares her journey into the SRA field, starting from her unexpected encounter with a local nonprofit and leading to her significant role at Ascend. She explains their mission, which includes setting high standards for SRA programming and working alongside educators and legislators. Tracy emphasizes the importance of holistic health in youth education, discussing how mental, emotional, social, and ethical aspects are interconnected with physical health. The conversation also covers the damaging effects of pornography on youth and the importance of proactive parental involvement in educating children about healthy relationships and sexual decision-making.

 https://weascend.org

PART 1

00:00 Introduction to the Still Waters Podcast

00:16 Meet Tracy Pike: A Leader in Youth Mentorship

01:17 Understanding Ascend and Sexual Risk Avoidance

01:46 Tracy's Journey into Sexual Risk Avoidance Education

07:02 The Role of Ascend in National Health Education

15:11 Holistic Health and Youth Development

19:25 The Importance of Holistic Approaches in Education

PART 2

27:32 The Role of Guest Speakers in Education

29:05 Challenges and Opportunities in Homeschooling

30:56 Parents as the Primary Educators

31:29 Holistic Approach to Sex Education

37:06 The Impact of Pornography on Youth

40:42 Addressing Pornography in Education

47:01 Final Thoughts and Gratitude


 

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