Sex Ed Advocacy Resources

Comprehensive sex education (CSE) gives young people the knowledge and skills they need to grow up safe, healthy, and confident, and it sets young people up for success in a diverse society. It helps young people to:

  • Learn how to have healthy relationships.

  • Make informed decisions.

  • Love themselves for who they are.

  • Have respect and compassion for all, including those who are different from them.

Explore media and messaging resources from the Sex Education Collaborative.

We Can All Make An Impact

Helping young people access comprehensive sex education involves many parts of our society. Laws and school boards play a big role in what teachers can teach. Educators, providers, and trusted adults also have important roles in helping young people learn about healthy relationships and their bodies.

Together, many parts of our communities can support young people with access to the education that they need, and positively impact their lives.

Advocating Starts with Our Stories

We all have the power to be advocates by sharing how our education and experiences with CSE have shaped our lives. Share your story with us through the link below.

Share Your Story

Sex education has never been universally accessible. But it is now becoming less so. You can take action in small steps that work for you.

Explore Sex Ed For All Month resources from the Sex Ed Collaborative
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Young People & Youth Advocates

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Educators

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Resources for Young People and Youth Advocates

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How You Can Advocate

  • Share your experiences and reflect on what you’re learning.
  • Share resources and correct misinformation among peers.
  • Participate in community discussions on why CSE matters.
  • Organize, create, or join school clubs that advocate for CSE and health education.
  • Collaborate with peers to petition for better sex education.
  • Advocate to your school administration.
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Resources for Educators & Administrators

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How You Can Advocate

  • Strengthen district-wide support for CSE.
  • Engage your community.
  • Advocate for teacher training and professional development.
  • Highlight stories of improved student outcomes.
  • Support local data collection efforts around youth health and behavior, such as the Healthy Kids Colorado survey.
  • Connect with young people.
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Parents and guardians

Resources for Parents and Guardians

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How You Can Advocate

  • Talk to your own young person about CSE and their experiences.
  • Connect with fellow parents and guardians in your community.
  • Engage with schools and educators.
  • Speak up at school and community meetings.
  • Encourage your school to prioritize medically accurate, inclusive, and standardized CSE.
  • Collaborate with advocacy groups.
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If/Then Resources

Explore resources if...

  • You care about achieving health equity for all.
  • You care about sexual assault prevention.
  • You care about abortion access.
  • You care about ending HIV.
  • You care about LGBTQIA+ rights.
  • You care about menstrual equity.
  • You care about online censorship.
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Supporting Community-led Advocacy

Trailhead Institute works to ensure that communities and organizations have the resources and support that they need to meet their local health needs. In Colorado, many young people lack access to comprehensive sex education, despite 96% of parents supporting sex education in high school, and 84% of parents supporting sex education in middle school.

As part of Trailhead’s mission to support community-led solutions, its Youth Sexual Health Program works with organizations, communities, and school districts to expand access to comprehensive sexual health education through trainings, community engagement, and resource sharing. This repository of sex ed advocacy resources serves to help young people get equitable access to the education and care they deserve.

Learn More About the Youth Sexual Health Program