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Why Are Youth Watching Porn and What Are They Learning from It?

Date: November 21st, 2019

By: Ella Dorval Hall

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Ella Dorval Hall

By Ella Dorval Hall It’s common to hear that when there is a lack of sex education in a young person’s life, they turn to porn for more answers, and in doing so, that young person learns risky, harmful behaviors. While it is true that 60% of young people report going to porn to learn…

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Date: November 8th, 2019

By: Intern

What was it like talking with over 500 people about sex positivity, you ask? Unbelievable—and that’s an understatement. Healthy Teen Network is back in Baltimore feeling struck by the learning, designing, and laughing we shared with so many passionate people in New Orleans this year. We’ve gathered snippets of people’s experiences at #HealthyTeen19 for us…

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Date: October 21st, 2019

By: Shanise Taylor

“Laissez les bons temps rouler,” or as us non-French speakers would say, “Let the good times roll!” The countdown is on, and we are gearing up for another awesome Healthy Teen Network Annual National Conference. This year, we’re located in culture-rich New Orleans! Though our conference is a hub for informative sessions and awesome networking…
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Date: October 10th, 2019

By: James Smith

Healthy Teen Network is celebrating 40 years of promoting better outcomes for adolescents and young adults. Over the past 40 years, many Board members, staff, donors, and professional members have contributed to our successes. Like so many of us who are devoted to mission-driven work, I am passionate about making the world a better place…
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Date: October 1st, 2019

By: Healthy Teen Network

Healthy Teen Network is pleased to announce Judith Herrman, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, as the 2019 Douglas B. Kirby Researcher of the Year, in honor of her contributions as a nurse, educator, and researcher to the needs of young people. (Learn more about our awards and past awardees on our conference website.) Judy is an…

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By: Healthy Teen Network

Healthy Teen Network is honored to recognize Representative Patricia Haynes Smith with the 2019 Spirit of Service award for her commitment to community and youth education. (Learn more about our awards and past awardees on our conference website.) A native of Baton Rouge, Rep. Smith is well known throughout Louisiana for her tireless effort to…

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Date: September 26th, 2019

By: Healthy Teen Network

Healthy Teen Network is pleased to announce that Deon Haywood has been selected to receive the 2019 Standing Strong Award. (Learn more about our awards and past awardees on our conference website.) Deon Haywood is the Executive Director of Women With A Vision, Inc. (WWAV), a New Orleans-based community organization founded in 1989 to improve…

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Date: September 23rd, 2019

By: Healthy Teen Network

Healthy Teen Network is pleased to announce that the nonprofit volunteer organization Youth Rebuilding New Orleans has been selected to receive the 2019 Youth 360° Innovation Award. With the Youth 360° Innovation Award, Healthy Teen Network recognizes emerging innovations and achievements in adolescent sexual and reproductive health promotion that integrate the social determinants of health.…

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