Family-based HIV Prevention for Adolescent Girls

Inclusion Criteria: Female Between the age of 15 years and 0 days and 19 years and 364 days at the time of initial eligibility screening. Born in the United States Self identifies as all or part African American. Sexually active, defined as having had vaginal or anal intercourse Has engaged in unprotected sex during the past 3 months Is willing to invite and participate with her mother/guardian in the intervention Has either a biological mother or a guardian who is willing to participate in the study and meets the eligibility criteria For the purposes of this pilot study, biological mothers are eligible, as are non-biological primary caretakers serving as mother/guardians who have guardianship of the adolescent and with whom the adolescent is living. Able to understand spoken and written English sufficiently to provide assent/consent and to be interviewed and participate in the study intervention. Not intending to relocate out of the current geographical area for the duration of study participation. Provides informed assent or consent Mother or Mother/guardian Has legal guardianship; and Currently resides with the adolescent. Self identifies as all or part African American. Born in the United States Able to understand spoken and written English sufficiently to provide consent and to be interviewed and participate in the study intervention. Not intending to relocate out of the current geographical area for the duration of study participation. Provides informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Adolescent is currently pregnant or has carried a pregnancy to term Adolescent self-reports as HIV positive