May 16, 2013 — vol. 48, no 41
Roving Camera
What can be done to stem the AIDS/HIV epidemic in communities of color? |
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Focus on having more of an open, honest dialogue with kids and educate them about sex to stop the cycle. |
Nancy Joseph Consultant Boston |
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Education and informing high school students about the prevalence of STDs in their respective zip codes. | Eddie Hegeman Educator Jamaica Plain |
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The schools’ health education programs should include a huge portion of HIV education and awareness. |
Natasha Noel Community Supporter Brockton |
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Parents need to talk to their kids from a very early age about sex. It needs to be an ongoing conversation so that they are aware of the consequences. |
Cassandria Campbell Urban Planner Roxbury |
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Awareness, resource centers, more condoms in public areas, and more people finding ways to deal with it. |
Vanallen Shane College Student Dorchester |
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People need to shift how they think about intimacy. We need to give young people safe forums to have conversations and opportunities to role-play intimate interactions. |
Farai Williams Arts Director Mission Hill |
