Programs & Services
Peers Against Unsafe Sex (PAUS)
Become an expert and a role model in your community
The Door’s Peers Against Unsafe Sex (PAUS) program is for young people aged 18-21 who want to become leaders and sources of sexual health information in their communities. PAUS Educators create, organize and facilitate sexual health workshops in NYC middle schools, high schools, community-based and faith-based organizations. All workshops are free and:
- Developmentally appropriate
- Culturally sensitive
- Medically accurate
- Based on experiential learning and include modeling, role-play and games
Teach a variety of workshops
Middle School-Aged:
- The Ins and Outs – Anatomy and Physiology
- It Doesn’t Discrim-aids – HIV/AIDS
- Puberty Changes Everything – Puberty
- Image That! – Body Image/Self-Esteem
- It’s My Right – Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
- Celebrating Difference – Lesbian/Gay Issues
- The Red Dot – Menstruation
- Tough Decisions – Decision-making skills
High School-Aged:
- Choose Your Boo – Healthy Relationships
- HIV Bingo – HIV impact on New York Adolescents
- Out and About – LGBTQ Issues
- Da Lines – Communication skills
- Short Circuit – Sexual decision-making under the influence of drugs and alcohol
- Sexual Health Jeopardy
- Reality Check – Body Image
- Playing it Safe – Contraceptives and Safe Sex
- Not Me, Not Yet – Sexual Decision-making
How can I become a peer educator with PAUS?
We hire new PAUS educators once a year. If you would like more information about how you can become a PAUS educator, please contact us.
How can I become involved in peer education at The Door?
We also offer a sexual health peer education program for young people under age 18 called Teens Against Sexual Ignorance (TASI). Click here to learn more about it.
For Teachers and Agency Staff
Let The Door come to you! The Door’s Health Educators and Peer Educators are available to visit your school or community organization to present on a wide variety of topics. To schedule a visit to your school or organization, or to visit The Door, please contact:
- Jennifer Urbealis, Senior Health Educator, at 212-941-9090 ext. 3210 or
- Carolyn Glaser, Supervisor of Health Education and Outreach, at 212-941-9090 ext. 3212
To learn more about becoming involved in PAUS, contact Jennifer Urbealis at 212-941-9090, ext. 3210 or Carolyn Glaser at 212-941-9090, ext. 3212.