A Report on the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Sexual Health Program

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PROJECT BACKGROUND 2.1 Program Funding 2.2 Consultation Process 3. PROJECT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 3.1 Program Development 3.2 Implementation of the Program 3.3 Ongoing Sexual Health Education for Aboriginal Prisoners 3.4 Phase 2 4. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM 5. SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM 5.1 Evaluation of the Program 6. HOW THE PROGRAM COULD BE STRENGTHENED 6.1 Recommendations 7. CONCLUSION 8. REFERENCES 1. INTRODUCTION The Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Program was developed through a project undertaken jointly by the Department of Corrective Services (DCS) and Queensland …

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