
Life Skills
Threats to the health and mental health of DC’s young people abound. Washington, DC has the highest HIV infection rate of any city in the United States. Low condom use, unreliable sex education, and an attitude of hopelessness lead to high teen pregnancy rates. Several Sasha Bruce Youthwork programs provide health education, prevention, and treatment options for young people, as well as many community resources for young people to lead healthy lives.