BRAZEN

BRAZEN is the positive youth development program in the Health Education branch of the Florida Department of Health in Marion County. This program educates various audiences (primarily ages 11-18) in Marion County on healthy decision-making.

Our goal is to build awareness, character, and self-confidence in the Marion County youth.

We are utilizing REAL Essentials, the state-approved curriculum. BRAZEN is an opt-in program requiring parental consent. If you have any questions about the REAL Essentials curriculum, please call 352-644-2687.

BRAZEN presents to:

• Middle and high schools
• Faith-based organizations
• Youth-focused community organizations
• Underserved youth
• Adult and parent groups
• and more!

Depending on the needs of the group, a presentation can be from one to eight hours in length.

Topics covered in presentations:

• Goals and dreams - Students are encouraged to think about them, plan ahead of time, and consider how certain decisions can positively or negatively affect each one.
• Social media
• Healthy decision-making - We discuss how to deal with pressures, sexting, drinking, drugs, violence, etc.
• Healthy vs. unhealthy relationships - We teach how to recognize signs and symptoms of dangerous relationships.

For more information on additional topics, please call 352-644-2687.