This curriculum was developed by a multi-disciplinary workgroup comprised of leaders in the areas of reproductive health, sexually transmitted disease (STD), HIV/AIDS, youth development, curriculum development, evaluation, and Native American health issues. The workgroup included a Native elder, Native youth, and representatives from the National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD), the Indian Health Service (IHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Mercer University School of Medicine.