ASITIA (as-ee-tee'-ah) is derived from the original Greek word sitiða which when translated means abstinence, go without, or to fast.  Click here to hear how to say the word ASITIA.

There are four main sections of the ASITIA Abstinence Education Program:

• Five day in-class instruction using Why kNOw? abstinence curriculum.  (Why kNOw? has been approved by the State of Tennessee Board of Education and meets state guidelines for sexuality education.)
  
• High school and middle school health fair presentations.

• Parent-to-Parent Program - guiding parents in teaching their children the importance of sexual purity.
  
• Asitia Youth Team - serving as role models and accountability partners at the peer level.
  
• In-Service Training and Seminars - partnering with local health educators to share up-to-date information regarding sexuality issues.

• In-depth Training - equipping volunteers to warn young people of the dangers of unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease, emotional and other consequences on a personal level.
  

• Achievement of goals and plans for the future.
  
• Meaningful relationships built on commitment, trust, respect, and faithfulness.
  
• Healthy choices and healthy lifestyles.
  
• Living life to the fullest.