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honestly honestly is building a movement to improve s*xual health outcomes for youth in Oklahoma County.

Oklahoma’s teen birth rate is the fourth highest in the nation, and Oklahoma County has the highest number of teen births in the state. Pregnancy and parenting among teens result in greater risks of poverty, health issues, unstable housing and employment, and food insecurity. Teen pregnancy prevention is a key strategy in the reduction of poverty. honestly serves as the backbone organization for t

he Central Oklahoma Teen Pregnancy Prevention Collaboration. In this role, we convene and connect partners and change agents, engage and mobilize the community, evaluate and share data, and advocate for youth to have access to resources, services, and medically accurate information about s*xual health. The Collaboration’s goal is to reduce Oklahoma County’s teen birth rate by another 25% by 2025. The Central Oklahoma Teen Pregnancy Prevention Collaboration (Collaboration) has been working together to reduce the teen birth rate in Oklahoma County since 2012. Today, the Collaboration boasts over 30 organizations and 80 individuals who are serving as community champions and change agents for adolescent s*xual health. Large-scale, lasting population-level change is not possible through the work of any single organization. A collaborative, cross-sector approach is needed to truly build a movement, and that’s where the Collaboration’s power lies. Using a Collective Impact framework, the Collaboration encourages organizations and individuals with different knowledge, experience, resources, and backgrounds to work together to achieve a broad community goal. Collective Impact has five key conditions to help guide the work:
A common agenda
A shared measurement system
Mutually reinforcing activities
Continuous communication
A backbone organization

To learn more about honestly visit, honestlyokc.org.

Are you passionate about youth development, s*xual health, or creating inclusive spaces for young people to thrive? We w...
08/15/2026

Are you passionate about youth development, s*xual health, or creating inclusive spaces for young people to thrive? We want to learn from you! 🙌🤩📝

We’re seeking training/presentation proposals for our Project Equip training series. Whether you’re an educator, advocate, professional, community leader, or someone with lived experience, this is your chance to share your knowledge and support youth well-being!

Topics could include:
✔️ Inclusive s*x ed
✔️ Healthy relationships + communication strategies
✔️ Mental health + trauma-informed care
✔️ Working with underrepresented populations of youth
✔️ Classroom strategies + navigating restrictive environments
☑️ Anything you want to share with youth-serving professionals in Oklahoma!

❗This is a paid opportunity, so you will be compensated for your time 🤝 Trainings can be in-person or virtual. Complete the trainer submission form: https://forms.gle/mn9SGBw6FZ6Nhg5p8

The 4th Annual Oklahoma S*x Ed Kickoff is less than 2 WEEKS AWAY (😲) and you might be wondering if we’re going to have a...
08/13/2026

The 4th Annual Oklahoma S*x Ed Kickoff is less than 2 WEEKS AWAY (😲) and you might be wondering if we’re going to have an opportunity to hear from youth directly this year...You’re darn tootin’ we are!

Get ready to hear from health advocates Genesis, Gao, Eliy, and Lucas during our youth panel as they share their insights and stories about youth activism, s*x ed, and what radical joy looks like.

⭐ “I was a part of Amplify's YLC last year. This school year, I want to continue learning and spreading awareness for s*xual health!” Genesis (she/her), High School Junior

⭐ “I was a part of Amplify's Youth Leadership Council last year, and I am most passionate about discovering important resources that I can relay to my peers.” - Gao (she/her), High School Junior

⭐ “I've been a part of Amplify for a year now, and I've loved it. . .My all-time favorite way to spend my time—albeit tied with some other things—is being in spaces like these where I get to talk about some of the things that matter most to me.” - Eliy (it/she), High School Senior

⭐ “I attended YLC last year, and I'm very adamant that everyone
should have access to s*xual health.” - Lucas (he/him), High School Sophomore

While we count down to the kickoff, hold your horses and get your questions ready for a day of good ol’ fashioned education with Amplify Youth Health Collective, honestly Youth S*xual Health, and Oklahoma’s s*x educators! 🐎🤠🌵
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¡Faltan menos de 2 SEMANAS (😲) para el 4.º evento Anual de lanzamiento de Educación S*xual de Oklahoma, y tal vez te preguntes si este año tendremos la oportunidad de escuchar directamente a los jóvenes... ¡Pues claro que sí!
Prepárate para escuchar a los defensores de la salud Genesis, Gao, Eliy y Lucas durante nuestro panel juvenil, donde compartirán sus perspectivas e historias sobre el activismo juvenil, la educación s*xual y en qué consiste la alegría radical.
⭐ “El año pasado formé parte del YLC de Amplify. ¡Este año escolar quiero seguir aprendiendo y creando conciencia sobre la salud s*xual!” – Genesis (ella), estudiante de tercer año de preparatoria.
**Lee el resto del mensaje en los comentarios.**

Did ya hear? Tickets for the 4th Annual Oklahoma S*x Ed Kickoff hosted by Amplify Youth Health Collective and honestly Y...
08/05/2026

Did ya hear? Tickets for the 4th Annual Oklahoma S*x Ed Kickoff hosted by Amplify Youth Health Collective and honestly Youth S*xual Health are officially SOLD OUT. Y’all didn’t dilly dally at all! 🤠

Now it’s time to get excited for the amazing breakout sessions we’ve wrangled up this year:
🌟 Keynote: Stirring Up Trouble by Amanda Swope
🤠 Bridging Cultures, Building Trust: Advancing S*xual Health Education for Immigrant and First-Generation U.S.-Born Teens by Fran Trujillo
🤠 Beyond the Seat at the Table: Strengthening Youth Engagement Across Programs and Systems by Alison McClay and Sam Beckwith with Child Trends
🤠 PrEP for HIV Prevention: An In-Depth Exploration of the Different Options, How They Work, and How to Get Them by Sara Raines MPH, CPH, CHES
🤠 Online Safety and Predatory Trends by Aubrey Williams
🤠 The Stuff You’re Made Of: How to Turn Your Authentic Self into Your Biggest Classroom Asset by Miketra Daniels
🤠 Shakin' in My Boots: Social Barriers, Seeking Care, and How to Combat Negative Beliefs by the Teen Clinic Interns

It’s going to be one for the books. See you soon, s*xperts!

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¿Se enteraron? Las entradas para el 4.º evento anual Oklahoma S*x Ed Kickoff, organizado por Amplify Youth Health Collective y Honestly Youth S*xual Health, ya se han vendido por completo. ¡No perdieron ni un segundo!
Ahora es momento de entusiasmarse con las increíbles sesiones que hemos preparado para este año:
🌟 Ponencia principal: Stirring Up Trouble (Causando revuelo), a cargo de Amanda Swope
🤠 Tendiendo puentes entre culturas y generando confianza: Promoviendo la educación en salud s*xual para adolescentes inmigrantes y de primera generación nacidos en EE. UU., a cargo de Fran Trujillo
🤠 Más allá de tener un asiento en la mesa: Fortaleciendo la participación juvenil en programas y sistemas, a cargo de Alison McClay y Sam Beckwith (de Child Trends)
🤠 PrEP para la prevención del VIH: Un análisis detallado de las diferentes opciones, su funcionamiento y cómo acceder a ellas, a cargo de Sara Raines (MPH, CPH, CHES)
🤠 Seguridad en línea y tendencias de depredadores digitales, a cargo de Aubrey Williams
🤠 De qué estás hecho: Cómo convertir tu yo auténtico en tu mayor fortaleza en el aula, a cargo de Miketra Daniels
🤠 Temblando de miedo: Barreras sociales, búsqueda de atención y cómo combatir las creencias negativas, a cargo de los pasantes de la Teen Clinic
Será un evento memorable. ¡Nos vemos pronto, expertos en s*xualidad!

❗There’s still time to sign up for our next Project Equip Training!Get a better understanding of HIV, a virus that impac...
08/02/2026

❗There’s still time to sign up for our next Project Equip Training!

Get a better understanding of HIV, a virus that impacts the state of Oklahoma heavily, during a virtual training hosted by Hana Ahmad-Coleman on August 4th. 😃

Learn about HIV prevention, transmission, myths/facts, and statistics so you and the young people in your life can make informed decisions!

👌 REGISTER at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-the-deal-with-hiv-hiv-education-among-youth-young-adults-tickets-1980912005132?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Each year, Oklahoma lawmakers consider hundreds of bills that can affect young people, families, schools, healthcare pro...
07/30/2026

Each year, Oklahoma lawmakers consider hundreds of bills that can affect young people, families, schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations. 🤔💭The bills introduced during the legislative session show us which issues lawmakers are prioritizing and what policy conversations may continue in the future.

Our goal is to make sure our partners and community members stay informed about policy developments that may affect them! 📓✍🏻💡

We appreciate everyone who helps monitor legislation, share expertise, and keep these conversations moving forward. You can read our full legislative recap at https://honestlyokc.org/2026-legislative-recap/ 👈

Mark your calendars for a virtual Project Equip training on August 4th, facilitated by Hana Ahmad-Coleman! 📅 By attendin...
07/27/2026

Mark your calendars for a virtual Project Equip training on August 4th, facilitated by Hana Ahmad-Coleman! 📅 By attending, you'll gain a better understanding of HIV and its impact on Oklahoma. Topics will include prevention, transmission, myths/facts, and statistics.

What will you leave with? A deeper knowledge about HIV that you can share with the communities you serve and the young people in your life! 🤝

👉 Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-the-deal-with-hiv-hiv-education-among-youth-young-adults-tickets-1980912005132?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

The 2026 Oklahoma legislative session included several new laws related to education, healthcare, and youth well-being. ...
07/25/2026

The 2026 Oklahoma legislative session included several new laws related to education, healthcare, and youth well-being. This month's blog summarizes what legislation we monitored, highlights a few policy trends, and identifies the issues we're following. 🔎

Together, we can stay informed and better understand how policy changes may shape the health and well-being of Oklahoma's young people! 🤝💜✨

Learn why the Collaboration pays attention to legislation and what our policy priorities are at: https://honestlyokc.org/2026-legislative-recap/

Here’s What We’re Reading this month 👀 Three updates we’re tracking across the youth health landscape: 1️⃣ Birth contro...
07/23/2026

Here’s What We’re Reading this month 👀

Three updates we’re tracking across the youth health landscape:

1️⃣ Birth control misinformation is showing up in real conversations

2️⃣ The 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book puts teen birth progress in a bigger child well-being context

3️⃣ Oklahoma voters broadly support s*x education in middle and high schools

Together, these reads point to a simple truth: young people need good information and supportive communities to make healthy decisions.

That’s the work the Central Oklahoma Collaboration to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is moving toward with partners across the region! 👏

Read the full articles and resources here: https://linktr.ee/honestly_WWR

Meet honestly, an incredible nonprofit organization doing essential work for the next generation right here in our Oklah...
07/23/2026

Meet honestly, an incredible nonprofit organization doing essential work for the next generation right here in our Oklahoma community.

Honestly is a dedicated nonprofit working to improve health outcomes and opportunities for youth across Oklahoma County. They act as a community backbone, equipping trusted adults, professionals, and youth with the resources, education, and connections they need to thrive. By focusing on healthy decision-making, supportive dialogue, and building a culture of care, they ensure that every young person has the opportunity to pursue education and well-being without limits.

Here are a few ways they make an impact:
🤝 Connecting the Community: They lead a county-wide network of services, clinics, and nonprofits working together to support local youth.

📚 Empowering Adults: They provide valuable training and tools for parents, caregivers, and professionals so they feel confident having supportive, open conversations with kids.

🌟 Youth-Centered Support: They ensure young people have access to safe, friendly, and medically accurate resources to make healthy life choices.

We are especially proud to highlight that Kirkpatrick Policy Institute's very own Brendan has been a vital resource and supporter of their mission! Brendan has brought immense value to their work through his active involvement in Honestly's Advocacy Programs, the S*x Ed Subgroup, and their Advocacy Committee. ✨

You can get involved with Honestly at: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/Honestly/JOM.html

Holy cow! 🤠 We have the most loyal herd around, because tickets for the 4th Annual Oklahoma S*x Ed Kickoff are already S...
07/16/2026

Holy cow! 🤠 We have the most loyal herd around, because tickets for the 4th Annual Oklahoma S*x Ed Kickoff are already SOLD OUT!!!

We said to skedaddle on over to get your tickets, and you did exactly that. 👏 Get ready to hear from expert speakers, participate in engaging workshops, and network with experts in your field!
Didn't get registered in time? No need to worry, we have training opportunities year-round at honestly and Amplify. Sign up for our newsletters at the links in our bios to stay updated about future opportunities.

We can’t wait to see you there. YEEHAW! 🤠⭐🐎
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¡Madre mía! 🤠 Tenemos los amigos más fiel que existe, ¡porque las entradas para el 4.º evento anual Oklahoma S*x Ed Kickoff ya se han AGOTADO!
Les dijimos que se dieran prisa para conseguir sus entradas, y eso fue exactamente lo que hicieron. 👏 ¡Prepárense para escuchar a ponentes expertos, participar en talleres dinámicos y conectar con profesionales de su sector!
¿No llegaron a inscribirse a tiempo? No se preocupen: en Honestly y Amplify ofrecemos oportunidades de formación durante todo el año. Suscríbanse a nuestros boletines a través de los enlaces en nuestras biografías para estar al tanto de futuras oportunidades.
Estamos deseando verles allí. ¡YEEHAW! 🤠⭐🐎

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