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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Butler, Scott M.; Black, David R. – Perspectives in Peer Programs, 2011
The purpose of the present study is to assess human sexuality peer helper use among college student health centers nationwide. Results from 358 institutions indicate that 53.9% of centers use peers for educational programming, prevention efforts, and/or counseling initiatives. When adjusting for institutions that sponsor a program (n = 193), the M…
Descriptors: College Students, Sexuality, Peer Counseling, School Health Services
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Butler, Scott M.; Hartzell, Rose M.; Sherwood, Catherine M. – Perspectives in Peer Programs, 2008
Peer education, facilitation, and counseling programs are commonly utilized in primary and secondary prevention programs within colleges and universities. In addition, peer-based human sexuality discussions have been used as an adjunct to traditional human sexuality pedagogic programs over the last 20 years. Whereas ample evidence suggests that…
Descriptors: Prevention, Focus Groups, Sexuality, Peer Counseling
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Butler, Scott M.; Hartzell, Sarahmona; Bickers Bock, Lindsey B. – Perspectives in Peer Programs, 2006
Recent empirical investigations and epidemiological trends promulgate the need for effective sexual health education and advocacy programs based on the needs of college students. While many peer-based programs are reliant on pedagogical strategies, additional advocacy programs are needed to resolve the difficulties associated with reaching target…
Descriptors: Campuses, Contraception, Health Education, Prevention