This transformative course, ‘Combating Sexual Grooming: Adolescent Health Advocacy for Volunteers‘, is meticulously designed to empower Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) advocates, human rights volunteers, and the community at large with a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted issue of cross-generational sexual relationships. As a participant, you are demonstrating a commitment to raise awareness about ‘sugar daddy’ dynamics or you are seeking to deepen your understanding of the complexities surrounding intergenerational relationships. 

Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical strategies, this course aims to: – Educate volunteers on the intricacies of sexual grooming and its impact on the health and well-being of adolescents. – Present the Sexual Grooming Solution as an effective intervention strategy for reducing unplanned pregnancies and HIV transmission in Africa.

•  Develop actionable methods to combat the prevalence of cross-generational sexual relationships.
•  Enhance the capabilities and influence of volunteers in their advocacy efforts.

Upon completion, participants will possess a solid grasp of the concept of ‘sugar daddy’ awareness, be prepared for an oral assessment/interview to become distributors of the Sexual Grooming Solution, and be ready to advocate with conviction against the dangers of cross-generational sexual relations, particularly in Nigeria and across Africa. 

Participants will receive a Non-Academic Certificate of Participation, recognizing their dedication and successful mastery of the course content. The course is accessible to those with a middle school education level and involves moderate practice, all within a concise three-week schedule. Join us in becoming a formidable force in the movement for adolescent health and rights.

Learning Outcomes

Identify the key characteristics and tactics of sexual grooming and understand their impact on adolescent health and well-being

• Recognize the common characteristics of sexual grooming.
• Examine the tactics used by perpetrators in sexual grooming.
• Understand the psychological and physical impact of sexual grooming on adolescents.

Explain the dynamics and health implications of cross-generational sexual relationships, including the ‘sugar daddy’ phenomenon.

• Describe the dynamics of cross-generational sexual relationships.
• Analyze the health implications associated with cross-generational sexual relationships.
• Discuss the concept of the ‘sugar daddy’ phenomenon and its prevalence.

Apply the Sexual Grooming Solution intervention strategy to real-world scenarios to reduce unplanned pregnancies and HIV transmission.

• Understand the components of the Sexual Grooming Solution intervention strategy
• Apply the intervention strategy to case studies or scenarios.
• Evaluate the potential impact of the intervention on reducing unplanned pregnancies and HIV transmission.

Analyze the effectiveness of different advocacy methods and develop tailored approaches for combating sexual grooming in various communities.

• Examine various advocacy methods used to combat sexual grooming.
• Assess the effectiveness of advocacy methods in different community contexts.
• Develop tailored advocacy approaches suitable for specific communities.

Design and implement an advocacy campaign that effectively raises awareness and combats cross-generational sexual relationships.

• Create a strategic plan for an advocacy campaign.
• Implement advocacy activities to raise awareness about cross-generational sexual relationship.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the advocacy campaign in combating the issue.

Critically evaluate the role of volunteers in the context of SGBV prevention and adolescent health advocacy.

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of volunteers in SGBV prevention.
• Examine the impact of volunteer efforts on adolescent health advocacy.
• Critically assess the effectiveness of volunteer involvement in SGBV initiatives.

Recall the main objectives and components of the Sexual Grooming Solution intervention

• List the main objectives of the Sexual Grooming Solution intervention.
• Outline the components of the Sexual Grooming Solution intervention.

Discuss the social, cultural, and economic factors that contribute to the prevalence of sexual grooming in Nigeria and across Africa.

• Identify social factors that contribute to sexual grooming.
• Examine cultural influences on the prevalence of sexual grooming.
• Assess the economic factors that facilitate sexual grooming in various African contexts

Prepare for an oral assessment/interview to demonstrate proficiency in distributing the Sexual Grooming Solution

• Review the key points of the Sexual Grooming Solution intervention
• Practice delivering information about the intervention in a simulated interview setting

Assess personal readiness to advocate against sexual grooming and promote adolescent health rights effectively

• Reflect on personal skills and knowledge related to advocacy against sexual grooming
• Identify areas for personal growth and development in advocating for adolescent health rights