1. by conducting best practices research that informs the strategic direction of "physical environment" for vulnerable populations of youth in developing public policy related to sexual and reproductive health,
2. by conducting a symposium with vulnerable populations of youth that informs the strategic direction of "physical environment" in developing public policy on sexual and reproductive health, and
3. by presenting the best practices research and the symposium findings to senior policy advisors in the Department of Health and Social Services on Prince Edward Island and by disseminating to their Atlantic counterparts.

This project will meet two priorities of the Population Health Fund:

1. to increase the knowledge base for future program and policy development, and
2. to increase partnerships and develop intersectoral collaboration.

The project’s goal and objectives will "develop knowledge for public policy on vulnerable populations in the Region,... specifically knowledge on the sexual and reproductive health issues of these populations, and will extend the work on sexual and reproductive health issues beyond the health arena to the economic, social, employment, justice, heritage and physical environment sectors." Even though the work of this project is to conducted on PEI, it has direct regional and national applicability.

Reports and Documents produced during Phase I:

Sexual and Reproductive Health for Youth: Best Practices (pdf) Published April 2002. This report focuses on key sexual health issues as they relate to women, gays and lesbians, and street-involved youth and outlines sexual health services chosen as best practice models.

Let’s Talk...about Sexual and Reproductive Health: Symposium Proceedings (pdf) Published in October 2001. This report discussions the issues, barriers and solutions to Sexual and Reproductive Health as they relate to youth.