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Inclusion Starts with Language
July 21, 2016
As someone who has been questioning their gender for quite a while, it can be confusing, anxiety-inducing, and just plain irritating to be subjected to the gendered language we all encounter on a daily basis. Deciding to check the box for “female”–the gender I was assigned at birth–on surveys and forms takes more energy than…
Read moreGetting Better All the Time: The Importance of Investing in Research to Support Evidence, Innovation, and Young People
July 15, 2016
The long awaited results of the first set of evaluation findings from the Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program grantees are available, and the results are an affirmation of the importance of investing in the future of our nation’s young people. The results are encouraging—eight new programs were identified as evidence…
Read moreWhat is TA and How Can I “Do” It to Help Bring Out the Best in My Program Partners?
July 14, 2016
Many of you have experienced what some companies call “technical assistance.” You have a problem with your computer or smart phone so you contact customer service to get help. In some instances, you get an automated response followed by the opportunity to ask someone your question. During a call or live chat, you’re expected to…
Read moreHealthy Teen Network Takes a Stand: Position Statements on Relevant Issues
July 1, 2016
Guest Blog Post By Judith W. Herrman, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN Healthy Teen Network is pleased to announce another resource for our members: position statements on relevant issues for young people. Have you ever been writing a grant, program proposal, or organizational policy and wondered, “What are the important considerations for this issue?” or “Where…
Read moreHonoring LGBTQ People as Equal
June 28, 2016
The most recent senseless act of terror based in fear and hate affirms this call to action to let love reign over fear. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, the people of Orlando, and the LGBTQ community around the world. “There are only two emotions: love and fear. All positive emotions come from…
Read moreTeen Pregnancy is Not a Problem
June 17, 2016
Young Women United (YWU), an organization dedicated to an intersectional vision of reproductive justice and to supporting young women and people of color in New Mexico, recently released a short report critiquing the language of “teen pregnancy prevention.” Defining the term as “an articulated strategy or campaign designed to keep young people from becoming parents…
Read moreAddressing Young Men’s Reproductive Health Needs
June 10, 2016
Guest Blog Post by Sarah Verbiest Men’s Health Month is celebrated in June with the purpose of heightening the awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month provides a great opportunity to encourage men to seek regular medical advice and focus on the often…
Read moreIt’s Men’s Time of the Year
June 8, 2016
Hey gents (and ladies who care about gents), it’s that time of the month… er… uhh … oops, I mean YEAR. Huh? If it’s June, it’s Men’s Health Month. The purpose of the month, according to its organizers, is to “heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease…
Read moreTop Questions about Zika Virus Answered
June 6, 2016
Healthy Teen Network welcomes guest blogger, Chris Colón, Certified Genetic Counselor at MotherToBaby Arizona, to answer the top questions about Zika Virus that may be relevant for our members working with young mothers. These days, it’s hard to turn on the news or use social media and not see something about the Zika virus. There…
Read moreWhat Is Next for Teen Pregnancy Prevention in the US?
May 18, 2016
Healthy Teen Network has long proposed a comprehensive approach to teen pregnancy prevention that moves us beyond an individually-based prevention approach to one that promotes healthy sexual and reproductive outcomes for all youth, and includes: Utilizing evidence and innovation to affect outcomes; Using a systematic framework to select and implement programs that best fit a…
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