Campaign urges parents to talk to kids about sex

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Leadership

workshop

There will be a two-day training workshop for community leaders to learn about the Parents Speak Up program. The workshop is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Embassy Suites Conference Center, 2501 Conference Drive in Norman.

The workshop will train people in how to conduct parent workshops on talking to children about sex. Materials will be provided, and presentation tips will be discussed during the sessions. The training is designed for teachers, counselors, coaches, health care personnel and other people who work with American Indian children and their families. To register, go to www.kauff maninc.com/share yourvision.

Parent workshop

There will be a workshop for parents from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Embassy Suites Conference Center. The workshop will offer parents tips and conversation starters on talking to their children about sex. For more information, call (509) 789-2672.

Both workshops are free. The events are open to anyone, and people who work with American Indian youths and parents of American Indian youths are particularly encouraged to attend.