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Looking at trends that lead to comprehensive sexual education as well as the abstinence-only-until- marriage programs.
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Provides information written by Dr. Douglas Kirby on the characteristics of effective sexuality education programs.
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This document provides teenage pregnancy statistics by age for each of the South Carolina counties.
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This document provides teenage pregnancy statistics for South Carolina for 1992 - 2005, the most recent data available.
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European youth initiate sexual activity at the same age, or even later, than their US
counterparts, have fewer sexual partners, fewer unintended pregnancies and fewer teen births.
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This is a guide and resource for advocates, policymakers, and other interested parties on laws, recent legislation, funding, and youth statistics regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage programs in South Carolina.
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The Society of Adolescent Medicine, in one of the most exhaustive reviews to date of government-funded abstinence-only programs, has rejected current administration policy that promotes abstinence as the only sexual health prevention strategy for young people in the United States and abroad. This organization concluded that these programs were at odds with medical ethics and basic human rights.
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According to the Center for American Progress, the federal government has invested a billion dollars over the past decade in "abstinence only until marriage" sexuality education. These programs are designed to discourage youth from engaging in sexual activity, often by relying on scare tactics, misinformation, and gender stereotypes. Even worse, they provide no accurate information about condoms and other forms of contraception that prevent STIs and unwanted pregnancies.
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Do teens discuss contraception use with their partner before having sex for the first time? Discussions at home with parents or guardians may directly influence whether or not teens are having discussions with their partners.
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A study showing that there is a decline in the percentage of students having sexual intercourse.
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This report provides information about the Barnwell County Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Council as well as statistics and background research on teenage pregnancy, comprehensive sexuality education, sexual activity, and poor school performance. Targeted prevention objectives are provided.
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MTV report exploring the pros and cons of abstinence-only programs versus comprehensive sexuality education. Article states, "Proponents say it's an investment in teens' future; opponents argue it creates major health risks."
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This article describes how there has been a retreat in the U.S. from instruction about birth control methods, while instruction about abstinence-only has more than doubled from 1995 to 2002.
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The Community Action Kit provides you with the tools you will need to become knowledgeable about sexuality education, build support in South Carolina or your community, work to implement sound policies, and institute or defend an effective comprehensive sexuality education program. The Kit is designed to serve as a tool for all advocates whether they are students, parents, teachers, school administrators, health professionals, youth-serving professionals, policymakers, or concerned community members.
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Comprehensive Health Education Act Talking Points to help in advocating for this approach in your local public school district.
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This is a study that analyzes adolescents' concepts of virginity and abstinence and their interpretations of definitions. Also, this study determines whether adolescents' ideas differ by age, gender, ethnicity, and sexual experience.
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Among Latinos, the age at which teens become pregnant is quite young. Due to this disturbing statistic, there have been several programs centered on Latinos and sexual health education. This article analyzes and evaluates six different programs; all of which are focused around delaying sex, increasing the use of contraceptives, and/or reducing pregnancy.
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This is a newspaper report on Heritage Community Services, a North Charleston, faith-based nonprofit agency. Specifically cites their use of public funds to send state officials with influence over state policy on sexuality education to an abstinence-only conference in Palm Springs, California. It also discusses the abstinence-only versus comprehensive sexuality education controversy and probes the ethics of using state funds to influence lawmakers.
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The 2006 update about HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections among adolescents in South Carolina.
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Press release from Advocates for Youth announcing that the Society of Adolescent Medicine rejects current government-funded policies that promote abstinence-only programs exclusively. It calls for Congress to declare an immediate moratorium on federal funding for these programs. The article also states, "abstinence-only is bad science, bad policy, and a blatant violation of medical ethics and basic human rights."
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Advocates for Youth fact sheet that provides definitions and a point-by-point comparison of terms used in the abstinence-only versus comprehensive sexuality education controversy. Also provides a clear definition of information taught under "Comprehensive Sex Education" compared to that taught under "Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Education."
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This statistical study, published in the Journal of School Health, documents the current level of support for sexuality education among registered voters in South Carolina. Includes statistics on how S.C. voters view abstinence, STDs and AIDS, and sexuality education.
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A comprehensive sexuality education program in Bamberg County, SC has effectively reduced the county's teenage pregnancy rates despite high levels of poverty in this region. Funded through a combination of federal and state Medicaid dollars and relying on a mix of in-classroom and outside activities, the program has been very successful.
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This is a comprehensive study of South Carolina's federal funding/grants for abstinence-only-until-marriage programs in 2006. Shows type of grants, the amount, and the grantee. Provides a thorough explanation of South Carolina’s Sexuality Education Law and Policy. Also provides links to South Carolina organizations that support comprehensive sexuality education and those working in opposition. Provides a fact-laden section on "South Carolina's Youth: Statistical Information of Note."
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S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control report on the serious health risks for adolescents who have babies, such as higher rates of low birth weight and other related health and emotional problems.
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Teens say their parents most influence their decisions about sex, according to With One Voice 2007, a nationally representative survey released March 1, 2007 by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.
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