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"Abstinence Unless Married" Education
This report looks at the abstinence-unless-married education provisions set out in the 1996 reform of the federal welfare law in the United States.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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Center for Law and Social Policy
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July 01, 1998
“Abstinence” or “Comprehensive” Sex Education
This paper refutes the methodology and conclusion of a Mathematica Policy Research study that followed up on teens that participated in one of four abstinence education programs and found that they were no more likely to abstain from sexual active than teens who did not participate.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Institute for Research and Evaluation
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June 8, 2007
Freeze Frame: A Snapshot of America’s Teens
This study examines how various facets of teen life, including health, family, peers, media, school, community and religion, influence teen’s sexual choices.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
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September 2005
What Do Parents Want Taught in Sex Education Programs?
This paper presents the results of a survey that demonstrates that most parents support abstinence education in high school and want their children to learn the value of saving sex for a mature, loving and committed relationship.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Heritage Foundation
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January 28, 2004
The Case for Abstinence: Why Comprehensive Sex Education Sends the Wrong Message
This paper discusses different options for sex education, with a particular focus on the situation in North Carolina.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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North Carolina Family Policy Council
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April 2002
“Medical Accuracy”: The Strategy to Undermine Abstinence Education
This paper discusses efforts in the United States to pass legislation that requires sex educators to provide adolescents only with information pertaining to sexuality that is deemed "medically accurate.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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North Carolina Family Policy Council
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May 2003
To Have and to Hold: Congressional Vows on Marriage and Sex
This article outlines government initiatives to promote abstinence-unless-married education and marriage in the United States, and discusses the ways in which the reauthorization of federal welfare laws might contribute to this goal.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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Center for Law and Social Policy
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March 2005
Family Planning and Women's Lives in Rural China
This article discusses the effect that the pressures of China's one-child policy and the social preference for sons has on rural women.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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June 2004
Prevention of Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection: Report to Congress
This report describes human papillomavirus (HPV) characteristics, transmission, and prevention methods, and also reveals that condoms are not necessarilly effective in protecting against HPV.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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Department of Health and Human Services
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January 01, 2004
The Impact of Family Structure and Social Change
This paper discusses adolescent sexual activity and how it is affected by biological factors, and the deterioration of the traditional family.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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American Enterprise Institute
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January 1, 1997
An Update on State Policy Initiatives to Reduce Teen and Adult Nonmarital Childbearing
This paper reviews trends in teenage and unwed childbearing in the United States and provides an overview of changes from 1997 to 1999 in state policies designed to prevent teen pregnancy.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Urban Institute
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August 2004
Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic
This 2004 report examines the AIDS epidemic on a global scale.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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UNAIDS
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June 2004
National HIV and Syphilis Antenatal Sero-Prevalence Survey in South Africa
Using data from a 2003 South African survey of pregnant women, this report describes the trends of HIV and syphilis among its participants.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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Department of Health: Republic of South Africa
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2003
Teens and TANF: How Adolescents Fare Under the Nation’s Welfare Program
This paper describes the history, main provisions, and impact of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), a welfare program focusing on financial assistance and employment for families living in poverty.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
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December 01, 2003
The Impact of the Postponing Sexual Involvement Curriculum Among Youths in California
This article provides evidence that the Postponing Sexual Involvement (PSI) curriculum, a program used in many middle schools, has little impact on students sexual behaviour.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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June 01, 1997
Do as I Say...Should we Teach Only Abstinence in Sexuality Education?
This paper questions the usefulness and effectiveness of abstinence-only education programs.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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UCSF AIDS Research Institute, Center for AIDS Prevention Studies
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December 01, 1997
Combatting Illegitimacy and Counselling Teen Abstinence: A Key Component of Welfare Reform
This paper argues that decreasing teen pregnancy rates can most effectively be done through abstinence education programs.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Heritage Foundation Backgrounder, no.1051
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August 31, 1995
Welfare Policy and Reproductive Health: Abstinence Unless Married Programs
This paper briefly summarizes the characteristics of current government policies on abstinence unless married programs, their effectiveness, and the public's response to them.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
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April 01, 2003
School-Based Sexuality Education: The Issues and Challenges
This article discusses the controversy surrounding the teaching of comprehensive sex education in public schools, and the promotion of abstinence-only education.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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August 01, 1998
Abstinence Promotion and the Provision Of Information About Contraception in Public School District Sexuality Education Policies
This study surveys public schools in the United States to determine the type of sex education programs in place.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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December 01, 1999
Sex Education in the U.S.: Policy and Politics
This paper discusses the federal, state and local policies on sex education, including abstinence-only, abstinence-plus, and HIV/AIDS education programs.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
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October 01, 2002
Facts About Abstinence Education
This fact sheet presents information pertaining to the consequences of early sexual activity, the effectiveness of abstinence education programs, and parental attitudes towards sex education.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Heritage Foundation
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March 30, 2004
The Effectiveness of Abstinence Education Programs in Reducing Sexual Activity Among Youth
This paper argues that abstinence education programs are effective in decreasing occurrences of adolescent sexual activity and the spread of STD's, ...
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Heritage Foundation
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April 05, 2002
Fact Sheet: Public Support for Sexuality Education
This paper demonstrates that most adults in the United States support age-appropriate sex education in schools.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
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July 01, 2000
Teen Risk Taking: Promising Prevention Programs and Approaches
This paper explores trends in teenage risk behaviours such as sexual intercourse, alcohol consumption, drug and tobacco use, and suicide attempts.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Urban Institute
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September 01, 2000
Factors Associated with the Content of Sex Education In U.S. Public Secondary Schools
This article discusses variations in the content of sex education programs throughout the United States.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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December 01, 2003
Emergency Contraception
This paper looks at the options available for preventing pregnancy after having intercourse.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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Canadian Paediatric Society
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2003
Issues and Answers: Fact Sheet on Sexuality Education
This brief paper provides answers to various questions pertaining to the definition, content, importance, and effectiveness of sex education.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
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September 01, 2001
The Psychosocial Context of Young Adult Sexual Behavior in Nicaragua: Looking Through the Gender Lens
This article examines health programs that focus on abortion and birth control methods in Nicaragua.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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December 01, 2003
Marriage and Public Policy: What Can Government Do?
This report provides recommendations for government policies and programs that would help to reduce out-of-wedlock childbearing and prevent unnecessary divorce.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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Institute for American Values
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April 16, 2002
Is There a Link Between Welfare Reform and Teen Pregnancy?
This paper examines the relationship between welfare reform and teen pregnancy prevention, arguing that there are only limited links between the two.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Welfare Reform Academy
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June 05, 1998
Increased Abstinence Causes a Large Drop in Teen Pregnancy
This paper discusses the findings that increased abstinence, more than increased condom and contraceptive use, has caused a decline in teen pregnancy over the last several years.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Heritage Foundation
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May 02, 2003
Comprehensive Sex Education vs. Authentic Abstinence: A Study of Competing Curricula
This book provides a comparison of the themes and content of comprehensive sexuality education (also known as abstinence-plus) and traditional abstinence-based programs.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Heritage Foundation
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2004
Understanding the Impact of Effective Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Programs
This article reviews the efforts and effectiveness of five pregnancy prevention programs.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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October 01, 1995
Promoting Sexual Responsibility Among Young People in Zimbabwe
This article discusses a campaign that creates awareness of contraceptive methods and general knowledge about reproductive health among Zimbabwian youth.
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Education > Abstinence Education
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The Alan Guttmacher Institute
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March 01, 2001
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