Cultural Competency Resources for Professionals

Youth-serving organizations are most successful when their programs and services are respectful of the cultural beliefs and practices of the youth they serve. Read on to learn more about creating culturally competent programs and an environment that values diversity and is safe for all young people.

Lesson Plans

Tools and Strategies

Science & Success—Programs That Work to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, HIV & Sexually Transmitted Infections in the United States and Developing Countries
Adolescent Sexual Health and the Dynamics of Oppression: A Call for Cultural Competency
Creating Culturally Competent Programs
Tips and Strategies for Taking Steps to Cultural Fairness
A Youth Leader's Guide to Building Cultural Competence
Life Planning Education - Chapter 9: What Are Stereotypes and Gender Roles? (pdf)
Resources for Parents of and Professionals Working with Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Sex Education for Physically, Emotionally, and Mentally Challenged Youth

AMPLIFYYOUR VOICE.ORG
a youth-driven community working for change

AMBIENTEJOVEN.ORG
Apoyo para Jóvenes GLBTQ
for Spanish-speaking GLBTQ youth

MYSISTAHS.ORG
by and for young women of color

MORNINGAFTERINFO.ORG
information on emergency birth control for South Carolina residents

YOUTHRESOURCE.ORG
by and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth

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