Free Condoms on Prom Night?
Date: October 7th, 2014
By: Kelly Connelly
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It was reported recently that a small public high school in Brooklyn, NY, would be making free condoms available at its upcoming prom. Condoms are already available for students of this school through its sex education program, according to the New York Times. Darryl Rascoe, the school’s principal, told MSNBC, “As they leave the prom,…
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The Stages of Grief: Processing the Loss of Komen
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By: Pat Paluzzi
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My first reaction to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation announcement to de-fund Planned Parenthood was sadness. How could such a significant women’s organization turn on another significant women’s organization? Yet more politics on the backs of women—Komen, really? I have supported both of these organizations fully throughout my life—I am a survivor and…
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Do Latino Youth Really Want to Get Pregnant?
Date: September 18th, 2014
By: Genevieve Martínez-García
While teen births rates are rapidly dropping, the disparity between Latino girls and their White and Black peers is still noticeable. This disparity has led researchers and program administrators alike to ask themselves…how much of Latino teen pregnancies are intended? It is not an unusual question since the number of unintended pregnancies is quite high.…
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New Opportunities to Guide Opportunity Youth to Career Opportunities!
Date: August 8th, 2014
By: Bob Reeg
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You might have missed this news, since it was barely covered in the mainstream press, but the U.S. Congress actually DID do something of importance to young people before taking its summer recess. In late July, it passed and President Obama signed into law the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the first revitalization of…
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How Would You Score? Assessing for Characteristics of Effective Curricula
Date: June 11th, 2014
By: Valerie Sedivy
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If you work with schools to provide teen pregnancy, HIV, and/or STI programming, you may already know that many schools and districts use the Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) to select and adapt curricula. For those of you less familiar with yet another acronym for our field: The HECAT stands for Health Education Curriculum…
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Empowering Youth: Barbara Huberman
Date: May 19th, 2014
By: Healthy Teen Network
Healthy Teen Network mourns the loss of a true advocate for youth, Barbara Huberman. Saturday, May 17, 2014, Barbara passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, after battling cancer. A legend in the field of adolescent sexual and reproductive health, Barbara dedicated her career, over a 50-year span, to empowering youth to lead…
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#NoTeenShame: A Universal Goal
Date: May 15th, 2014
By: Guest Blogger
Guest Blog Post by Natasha Vianna #NoTeenShame is a movement and a campaign serving as the public voice on the issue of teen pregnancy and the unnecessary stigmatization of teen parents. Created by a group of seven young mothers across the country—some of whom have never met in person–#NoTeenShame believes no young person should be shamed for…
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The Importance of an Inclusive Youth 360° Message for Adolescent Health & Well-Being
Date: May 8th, 2014
By: Pat Paluzzi
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Statement from Healthy Teen Network on the Observance of the National Month to Prevent Teen Pregnancy As Healthy Teen Network participates in the 13th annual observance of the National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, we are encouraged by the news that rates of pregnancies and births to United States youth below age 20 have declined over…
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Full Circle, Youth 360°: An Inclusive Approach to Achieve Better Outcomes for Youth
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By: Pat Paluzzi
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A few years ago, Healthy Teen Network interviewed several teen parents. Hearing their experiences highlights the complexity of factors and situations that affect their health and well-being. Uniqwa speaks on education, sharing how support services that helped her find child care and transportation allowed her to successfully complete school. Lisette recognizes the importance of supporting teen…
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Picture Perfect: A Snapshot of What Helps Teen Families Grow & Thrive
Date: May 7th, 2014
By: Alex Eisler
Pregnant and parenting teens are extremely motivated to offer their children a good life, and with the right supports, they can be successful adults and parents. Healthy Teen Network’s new infographic, “Picture Perfect: A Snapshot of What Helps Teen Families Grow & Thrive,” illustrates the diverse and unique needs teen parents have with growing up and…
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