Fundamental Concepts and Critical Developments in Sex Education: Intersectional and Trauma-Informed Approaches - Paperback

by Reece M. Malone (Editor), Tracie Q. Gilbert (Editor), Catherine Dukes (Editor)

This comprehensive resource equips emerging and experienced sexuality educators with contemporary frameworks for trauma-informed, equitable, and anti-oppressive education.

It provides foundational principles for development and delivery, emphasizing inclusivity, accessibility, and intersectionality. Editors Malone, Gilbert, Dukes, and Fonte curate chapters by leading voices on topics such as historical perspectives, values, emotional intelligence, professional humility, reproductive justice, neurodivergence, sex work, kink, childhood and adolescent sexualities, faith-based education, social media, and entrepreneurship. Authors demonstrate decolonization, trauma-informed care, and equity in practice.

With practical applications and reflective questions, this book is a vital guide for creating and teaching impactful, inclusive sex education for diverse audiences.

Author Biography

Reece Malone, DHS, MPH is an award-winning sexuality educator, equity trainer, researcher, and therapist based in Winnipeg, Canada. Founder of Sexuality Consultants and Support Services Manitoba and Diversity Essentials, he teaches and informs policy on human rights, gender equity, and human sexuality. He co-edited An Intersectional Approach to Sex Therapy.

Tracie Q. Gilbert, PhD, is a sex ed consultant dedicated to socioemotional wellness for Black communities and racial justice in sex education. Formerly an assistant professor, she now focuses on curriculum writing and training. She authored Black & Sexy: A Framework of Racialized Sexuality.

Catherine Dukes, PhD, LCSW is an award-winning sex educator and sex therapist. Prior to founding her sex therapy and education group practice www.TheCenterCD.com, she led Planned Parenthood of Delaware's education department, winning national awards. Her work also includes speaking at national conferences, publications and Bedroom Brainiacs online sex ed.

Justine Ang Fonte, M.Ed, MPH is a Filipina-American sex educator, consultant, and professor. She's taught PreK-12 children and their caregivers for 15+ years. Her Audible Original is How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex, and she holds master's degrees from the University of Hawai'i and Columbia University.