Action Alert!
Let's Stop the Proposal to Limit Women's Access to Contraceptives Now!
On July 15, The New York Times published an alarming story about a proposal of regulations by the Bush administration that could seriously limit women's access to certain types of contraceptives. Additionally, the regulations could threaten federally-funded family planning services' ability to ensure access to contraception for their patients. Learn More...
On July 15, The New York Times published an alarming story about a proposal of regulations by the Bush administration that could seriously limit women's access to certain types of contraceptives. Additionally, the regulations could threaten federally-funded family planning services' ability to ensure access to contraception for their patients. Learn More...
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Community Action Kit
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.
You Should Know
19% of South Carolina's sexually active adolescents have had four or more sex partners.
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News & Articles
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Abortion Proposal Sets Condition on Aid
July 15, 2008
The Bush administration wants to require all recipients of aid under federal health programs to certify that they will not refuse to hire nurses and other providers who object to abortion and even certain types of birth control. -
Pregnant Teen: There Was No Pact
June 24, 2008
BOSTON -- A Gloucester teenager who is five months pregnant said Tuesday morning there was no pact among girls in the North Shore fishing community's high school to get pregnant and raise their babies together. -
Teen girls reportedly make pregnancy pact
June 20, 2008
GLOUCESTER, Massachusetts (AP) -- A pact made by a group of teens to get pregnant and raise their babies together is at least partly behind a sudden spike in pregnancies at Gloucester High School, school officials said.