Now is the time to talk to youth about sex and technology. December 11, 2020 From sexting to dating apps, young people are connected to technology and digital media more than ever, and this connectivity is helping shape their virtual … Read More
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5 Reasons to Use Digital Focus Groups to Gain Insights about Your Community
In the midst of a global pandemic, it’s nearly impossible to get people to gather in-person. The good news is that you can still elevate the voice of your participants through digital focus groups. By Genevieve Martínez García, PhD October 8, … Read More
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What’s the Deal with Porn?
We know young people are watching porn. But, what are they learning from it? How can sex ed equip young people to make informed decisions about the porn they watch? August 27, 2020 Bring up pornography in any conversation, and … Read More
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Helping LGBTQ+ Youth Navigate COVID-19
While we all try to adjust to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, some young people are disproportionately affected. By Allison Tomai Felsen July 24, 2020 W ell, here we are. It’s almost August and we’re still battling the COVID-19 … Read More
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Title IX: Protect Your Rights
Young people who are pregnant or parenting face discrimination. By understanding Title IX law, you can help protect your rights. By Deborah Chilcoat, MEd June 23, 2020 D iscrimination against pregnant and parenting students is alive and well…and could be … Read More
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Sex Education as Violence Prevention
In addition to violence prevention, comprehensive sex education is a powerful vehicle for addressing reproductive justice, gender equity, LGBTQ+ equality, and power and oppression. By Rebekah L. Rollston, MD, MPH May 27, 2020 It’s #SexEdForAll month, yet most people still believe sex … Read More
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Why Are Youth Watching Porn and What Are They Learning from It?
It is important to prepare youth with the skills to assess the world they interact with and porn literacy can be a valuable tool. By Ella Dorval Hall November 21, 2019 It’s common to hear that when there is a … Read More
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Helping Pregnant and Parenting Teens Find Housing
We compiled these resources that could be useful for young people who are pregnant and experiencing homelessness in the United States. April 18, 2018 In 2002, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the U.S. Department of Justice … Read More
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Teens Delivering Important Messages, Peer to Peer
At Community Healthcare Network’s Teens P.A.C.T. program in New York City, we provide teens with the tool to create and deliver important messages to their peers. By Guest Author Michele Perlman January 19, 2012 Research supports peer education: messages have a … Read More
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5 Ways to Become an Approachable Parent: Positive Parenting for Teen Sexual Health
A list of things parents can do to create an environment in which their teen feels comfortable coming to them with questions about sex! By Guest Author Sheila Overton, M.D., FACOG January 14, 2012 One of the top questions I’ve … Read More