What is CAPE
A Framework, Not a Rule Set.
CAPE is a youth sexual health education framework built on the belief that young people who understand their own worth, their right to consent, and the tools available to them will protect their health, their dignity, and their future.
C
Confident
Know Your Worth
Knowing your worth and trusting your instincts before any pressure arrives.
A
Aware
Built-In Radar
Reading your surroundings and your own internal radar in real time.
P
Protected
Tools + Team
Having the tools, team, and plans that keep you safe — before you need them.
E
Empowered
Daily Superpower
Leading your life with healthy habits every single day — not just in a crisis.
Tiered Track System
Two Tracks. One Mission.
CAPE uses age-tiered delivery to meet institutional review requirements while preserving the full protective power of the curriculum. Choose the track that matches your audience.
🟢 Grades 4–8
Green Track
Middle School
After-school programs · youth groups · support groups · health fairs
M1 Building Your CAPE Mindset — self-respect, choosing your pace
M2 Healthy Connections & Boundaries — FRIES consent, digital shield
M3 Protection Shields 🔒 Locked
M4 Your CAPE in Action — MATCH Compass, 30-Day Challenge
🔵 Grades 9–12
Blue Track
High School
Peer leadership · health retreats · comprehensive sex ed intensives
M1 Building Your CAPE Mindset — self-respect, choosing your pace
M2 Healthy Connections & Boundaries — FRIES consent, digital shield
M3 Protection Shields — frontline gear, medical shields, health team 🔓 Unlocked
M4 Your CAPE in Action — MATCH Compass, Legacy Letter
Module 4 Tool
The MATCH Compass.
A decision-making GPS for every situation. Students carry this framework with them after the session ends — it works when things break down, not just when conditions are perfect.
M
Health Armor
My Medical Choices
Check-ups · Vaccines · Know your health baseline
A
Built-In Radar
Awareness
Trust your gut · Read the room · Notice early
T
Safety Kit
Tools & Support
Charged phone · Ride plan · Trusted adult ready
C
Strongest Voice
Communication
FRIES · Boundary scripts · Say it clearly
H
Daily Superpower
Healthy Habits
Sleep · Choices · Pace · Digital legacy
"Your MATCH Compass goes wherever you go."
Before You Begin
Quick Start Checklist.
Complete these steps before your first session. Tap each item to mark it done.
Read the Facilitator's Guide — especially Section 2 (Trauma-Informed Facilitation) Print Participant Packets (1 per student) Pre-cut all card sort sets — Relationship Sort, FRIES Scenarios, MATCH Decision Cards Post Ground Rules before participants arrive Set up seating in circle or U-shape Have tissues and resource cards visible Know your mandated reporting obligations Confirm your track: 🟢 Green or 🔵 Blue Confirm Module 3 materials are NOT printed or visible Post FRIES Consent Café poster before students arrive Print Trusted Adults Wallet Cards (1 per student) Prepare 30-Day Leadership Challenge trackers Have lined paper for Legacy Letter preview Prepare envelopes for Commitment Cards Confirm institutional approval for Module 3 content Print Health Team List wallet cards Have QR code or printout for local Title X clinic finder Print Vaccine Tracker worksheets Prepare Legacy Letter envelopes (addressed, for mailing) Print Certificates of Completion (optional) Read Module 3 framing statements in Facilitator's Guide Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386 NSAH (Sexual Assault): 1-800-656-HOPE National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Know your school / org's mandated reporting protocol Know the nearest confidential health clinic for students What's Included
Your Complete Resource Kit.
Every document you need to facilitate any format, from first session to follow-up.
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CAPE Curriculum
Full lesson plans · all 9 lessons · track overview · workshop delivery models
📋
Materials List
Section-by-section supply checklist · print run quantities · both tracks
📓
Participant Packet
26 handouts · worksheets · card sorts · journals · wallet cards · commitment cards
📖
Facilitator's Guide
17-page manual · trauma-informed framework · exact scripts · FAQ · appendices
🎯
90-Min Slide Deck
16 slides · both tracks · speaker notes on every slide · timing badges
🟢
Half-Day Slide Deck
31 slides · Green Track · full activity instructions · facilitator tips
🔵
Full-Day Slide Deck
40 slides · Blue Track · all 4 modules · Module 3 unlock slides included
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Quick Start Guide
This page — interactive checklist · format selector · MATCH Compass · resources
Essential Documents
Download Your Complete CAPE Kit.
Everything you need to prepare and facilitate CAPE workshops. Download, print, and prepare before your first session.
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Facilitator's Guide
Complete facilitation manual including: - Program overview & CAPE philosophy
- Trauma-informed facilitation principles
- Complete scripts for all 3 formats
- Module deep-dive notes & timing
- Language guidelines & facilitation tips
- FAQ & appendices
⬇ Download PDF
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Master Materials List
Complete supplies & print checklist: - Section A: Universal room & facilitation supplies
- Section B: Modules 1 & 2 card sorts & worksheets
- Section C: Module 3 supplies (Blue Track only)
- Section D: Module 4 MATCH materials
- Print run summary for 25 students
- Quantities per format (90-min, half-day, full-day)
⬇ Download PDF
💡 Pro Tip: Read the Facilitator's Guide first (especially Section 2 on Trauma-Informed Facilitation), then review the Materials List to confirm what you need to print and prepare for your chosen format.
Ready to Facilitate
Put On Your CAPE.
Every student who leaves today with their CAPE on is better equipped to protect their health, their voice, and their future. That is the work.
