IMAGE emphasizes Black male caregivers’ desire to participate in girls’ lives and protect and support them while challenging toxic masculinity and the use of dominance, violence, and control to assert power and superiority. The program addresses sexual violence and objectification of Black girls and women, promotes healthy relationships, and emphasizes positive role modeling. IMAGE is delivered over two days (Saturdays, and Sundays) at local community-based organizations. Previous families that have participated in IMAGE report that they learned new information about HIV and STIs, communicate more effectively, and have greater comfort talking about sexual health.

IMAGE engages Black male caregivers (i.e., biological fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, mentors) in STI/HIV prevention for girls in partnership with community-based organizations. Program modules focus on sexual violence and objectification of Black girls and women, relationships, and how to be a positive role model for Black girls.