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| Greetings {FIRST_NAME}, | February 7 , 2010 | ||||||||||||||
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New Study Shows Abstinence Programs Work
Sex education classes that focus on encouraging children to remain abstinent can persuade a significant proportion to delay sexual activity, researchers reported Monday Feb. 1 in a landmark study that could have major implications for U.S. efforts to protect young people against unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. Currently, the District of Columbia does not allocate any funding for abstinence programs. Only about a third of sixth- and seventh-graders who completed an abstinence-focused program started having sex within the next two years, researchers found. Nearly half of the students who attended other classes, including ones that combined information about abstinence and contraception, became sexually active. The findings are the first clear evidence that an abstinence program could work, according to the Washington Post. However, several other studies have shown efficacy in reducing sexual activity, such as these, but this study is considered to be more definitive. "I think we've written off abstinence-only education without looking closely at the nature of the evidence," said John B. Jemmott III, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania who led the federally funded study. "Our study shows this could be one approach that could be used." Read More REAL Relationship Seminar is a hit
The Real Relationship seminar was held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the New Hope Ministry Center. Richard Urban, ULTRA Teen Choice Executive Director was one of a team of four presenters. Participants learned three practical relationship skills that they could use immediately. The REAL seminar explored where we learned about relationships and how that pattern influences our current relationships. We also explored what ideal relationships within a family would look like. At the beginning of the seminar, participants chose a relationship that they wanted to focus on. "This seminar gives participants tools that they can use right away", said Richard Urban. The next REAL Relationship Seminar will be held on March 27 at the New Hope Ministry Center. STAR Guide Intern Opportunity Are you a high school or college student who believes in sexual abstinence? Then help others while getting paid to be a STAR (Student Teaching Abstinence & Responsibility). Contact Richard This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 202-544-5081 Use the ULTRA Teen Choice email tool to reach all DC City Council Members and key staff persons: |
Abstinence Awareness Week is March 6 to March 13, 2010 : More Information
See all of the items at the The War on Intimacy by Richard Panzer and Mary Ann Mosack Helpful Links For Teens & Young Adults: For Parents Support our sponsor, Urban Grocery LLC by ordering your groceries for Home or Office Delivery |
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