Conversation with, Zoha and Theo with the Colorado Sexual Health Initiative (CoSHI)
Understanding Youth Sexual Health Education
In this interview, Next Gen Convos hosts a discussion with Zoa, and Theo from the Colorado Sexual Health Initiative (COSHI). The team discusses their roles, the comprehensive sexual education they deliver to young people in Colorado, and the importance of speaking the right language. Zoa and Theo shed light on their experiences with youth in the system and the importance of being affirming and respectful towards their identities. Notably, they stress on the importance of using correct pronouns and providing age-appropriate sexual education to the youth. They also share an interesting collaborative initiative, 'Life As Told By You', in which young people create social media content around sexual health education.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
00:22 Understanding the Role of COSHI
02:55 The Importance of Comprehensive Sexuality Education
03:04 Exploring the Trail Building Initiative
05:46 Rights and Services for Young People
10:48 Addressing the Stigma Surrounding Sexual Health Education
12:21 The Role of COSHI in Ensuring Quality Sexual Health Education
22:13 Engaging Young People in Sexual Health Education
35:31 The Trans Bill of Rights and Importance of Pronouns
42:58 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks
Conversation with, Zoha and Theo with the Colorado Sexual Health Initiative (CoSHI)
Understanding Youth Sexual Health Education
In this interview, Next Gen Convos hosts a discussion with Zoa, and Theo from the Colorado Sexual Health Initiative (COSHI). The team discusses their roles, the comprehensive sexual education they deliver to young people in Colorado, and the importance of speaking the right language. Zoa and Theo shed light on their experiences with youth in the system and the importance of being affirming and respectful towards their identities. Notably, they stress on the importance of using correct pronouns and providing age-appropriate sexual education to the youth. They also share an interesting collaborative initiative, 'Life As Told By You', in which young people create social media content around sexual health education.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
00:22 Understanding the Role of COSHI
02:55 The Importance of Comprehensive Sexuality Education
03:04 Exploring the Trail Building Initiative
05:46 Rights and Services for Young People
10:48 Addressing the Stigma Surrounding Sexual Health Education
12:21 The Role of COSHI in Ensuring Quality Sexual Health Education
22:13 Engaging Young People in Sexual Health Education
35:31 The Trans Bill of Rights and Importance of Pronouns
42:58 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks