Annotation: These national education standards are intended to provide clear and consistent guidance on the essential minimum core content for sexuality education that is developmentally and age-appropriate for students in grades K-12. Developed as a result of the Future of Sex Education initiative that brought together health educators, advocates, policy makers, and other key players to create a strategic plan for sexuality education policy and implementation, the standards outline essential content and skills for sexuality education K-12 given student needs and available time and resources. The goals, guiding values, and principles behind the standards are also discussed. The standards are presented according to grade level and topic area, and additional resources are provided for teachers, school administrators, parents, and middle and high school students.

Contact: American School Health Association, 4340 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, Telephone: (301) 652-8072 Fax: (301) 652-8077 E-mail: asha@ashaweb.org Web Site: http://www.ashaweb.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Curriculum development, Guidelines, Manuals, School health education, Sexuality education, Standards

Annotation: This online resource describes the Future of Sex Education (FoSE), a collaborative project designed to create a national dialogue about the future of sex education and to promote the institutionalization of comprehensive sexuality education in public schools. It includes information on the history of sex education in the United States; current barriers to sex education implementation; statistics and profiles; a public education primer; a school health education primer; and an education glossary. It also provides links to select comprehensive sex education programs; lesson plans; national standards and assessment tools; a sex education tool-kit for states and communities; and related compendiums, programs, and publications. FoSE is a joint project of Advocates for Youth, Answer, and SIECUS.

Contact: Future of Sex Education, Web Site: http://www.futureofsexed.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Communication, Program improvement, Public education, School health education, School linked programs, Sexuality education

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about states' sex-education policies and policies about education on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV. The fact sheet offers background on the topic and highlights how abstinence or contraception should be handled when included in a school's curriculum. The fact sheet also includes highlights of how states differ in terms of their policies on sex and STI/HIV education.

Contact: Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 248-1111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 355-0244 Fax: (212) 248-1951; Washington, D.C. Office (202) 223-5756 E-mail: guttmacher@guttmacher.org Web Site: http://www.guttmacher.org/ Available from the website.

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Keywords: Abstinence, Contraception, Schools, Sexuality education, State legislation

Annotation: This report examines the percentage of male and female adolescents ages 15-19 who received sex education at school, church, a community center, or some other place before they were 18 and whether they talked to their parents before they were 18 about sex, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, or HIV/AIDS prevention. Information is also presented on whether males and female adolescents differ in whether they talk to their parents about sex and birth control.

Contact: National Center for Health Statistics, 3311 Toledo Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (301) 458-4000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Fax: (301) 458-4020 E-mail: nchsquery@cdc.gov Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: AIDS: Prevention, Adolescent sexuality, Communication, Contraception, HIV, Parent child relations, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Annotation: This document provides a list of programs that have been evaluated and found to be successful in changing adolescent sexual behavior, including delaying sexual initiation, improving contraceptive use, and reducing adolescent pregnancy. For each program, the document lists selected program effects, contact information, and links to additional program and evaluation information. The document offers advice on how to choose a program, catalogs the characteristics of effective programs, and offers some words of caution about what an effective program actually can accomplish.

Contact: National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 478-8500 Fax: (202) 478-8588 E-mail: campaign@teenpregnancy.org Web Site: http://www.thenationalcampaign.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Prevention programs, Resources for professionals, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Brochures, Intervention, Program descriptions

Annotation: This page gives a summary of state requirements for sexuality education in schools, summarizes 2010 legislation on this topic, and links to related resources, including a LegisBrief of the same title which is available for purchase.

Contact: National Conference of State Legislatures, 7700 East First Place, Denver, CO 80230, Telephone: (303) 364-7700 Fax: (303) 364-7800 Web Site: http://www.ncsl.org

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Keywords: School health education, Sexuality education, State legislation

Annotation: This document describes 26 programs found to be effective in reducing adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including those that are school-based, community-based, and clinic-based. It discusses the criteria for inclusion and major program effects.

Contact: Advocates for Youth, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 419-3420 Fax: (202) 419-1448 Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, HIV, Model programs, Prevention, Programs, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Annotation: This end-of-year report on the implementation and outcomes of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District's Responsible Sexual Behavior initiative presents pre-and post-test data collected from students in elementary and high schools. The report also presents information about the implementation of the initiative, progress related to internal capacity, parents' perceptions, and buy-in from stakeholders.

Contact: George Gund Foundation, 1845 Guildhall Building, 45 Prospect Avenue, West, Cleveland, OH 44115, Telephone: (216) 241-3114 Fax: (216) 241-6560 E-mail: info@gundfdn.org Web Site: http://www.gundfdn.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent sexuality, Community programs, Evaluation, Initiatives, Ohio, Parents, School health education, Sexuality education

Annotation: This catalog lists pamphlets and posters for adolescents that address sexual abstinence, male responsibility, adolescent pregnancy prevention, child health, parenting, pregnancy, date and acquaintance rape, women's health, the Luann adolescent health series, sexually transmitted disease and HIV prevention, fitness and exercise, stress, caregiving, mental wellness, alcohol and other drugs, and tobacco use prevention and smoking cessation, and secondhand smoke. A number of the pamphlets are available in Spanish as well as English. A new catalog, new materials, and revised editions of materials are available each year.

Contact: Journeyworks Publishing, P.O. Box 8466, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-8466, Telephone: (800) 775-1998 Fax: (800) 775-5853 E-mail: jworks@journeyworks.com Web Site: http://www.journeyworks.com Available at no charge.

Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescents, Alcohol education, Child health, Consumer education materials, Men, Mental health, Pamphlets, Parenting, Physical fitness, Posters, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual abstinence, Sexually transmitted diseases, Smoking cessation, Spanish language materials, Stress, Tobacco use, Women's health

Annotation: This report focuses on a research project conducted for the purpose of learning more about sexuality education and prevention programs that are in place in Washington's public schools. The report provides analysis with respect to the following four objectives: (1) to learn more about what is being taught at each grade level and how many hours of instruction students receive, (2) to identify who is teaching HIV/AIDS and sexuality education programs and their level of training, (3) to assess how many districts are aware of new guidelines pertaining to sexuality education programs and what (if anything) districts have done to change their curricula accordingly, and (4) to determine which topics related to sexual health and family life are being discussed, and why. Most of the information in the report is presented in tables and charts. The report also includes an executive summary, a description of the methodology, and a glossary of terms. The report includes one appendix, which contains a list of participating districts, the survey instrument, guidelines, and a list of Healthy Youth Alliance members.

Contact: Healthy Youth Alliance, C/O CHT Resource Group, 1809 Seventh Avenue, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98101, Telephone: (206) 223-1186 Fax: (206) 447-9539 Web Site: http://www.healthyyouthalliance.com Available from the website.

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Keywords: AIDS, Adolescent health, Child health, Curricula, Guidelines, HIV, Prevention programs, Research, School health education, Sexuality education, Washington

Annotation: This DVD is a documentary about abstinence education in one public school system in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The documentary presents the points of view of adolescents, parents, public health officials, and national advocates. Interviews with national experts on sexuality education and adolescent health are also included. The DVD comes with a study guide that is intended to help individuals and groups use the DVD for educational and advocacy activities that support balanced sexuality education in their communities.

Contact: Stuart Productions, E-mail: orders@stuartproductions.com Web Site: http://stuartproductions.com Available at no charge.

Keywords: Abstinence, Adolescent attitudes, Adolescent health, Adolescent sexuality, Advocacy, Audiovisual materials, Communities, DVDs, New Mexico, Parents, Public health, Schools, Sexuality education

Annotation: This document serves as a supplement to Science and Success: Sex Education and Other Programs That Work to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections, which compiles a list of programs proven successful by rigorous evaluation. The present document identifies an additional five such programs. For each program, the document provides program components, intended audience, evaluation methodology, evaluation findings, a program description, long-term outcomes, and ordering information. References are included.

Contact: Advocates for Youth, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 419-3420 Fax: (202) 419-1448 Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, HIV, Model programs, Prevention, Programs, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Annotation: This interim report focuses on the National Consensus Process (NCP) on Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior, a process on sexual health in which leaders of major constituency organizations with interest in sexual health participated. The goal of the NCP is to improve sexual health and responsible sexual behaviors in America. The report includes a letter from the former U.S. Surgeon General; an executive summary; a call to action; background; and a statement of agreement covering the following topics: vision, goal, sexuality, sexual health, individual responsibility, community responsibility, outcomes, and normative differences. Also included is a discussion of NCP areas of agreement and non-agreement and supporting documents; areas for further discussion; participant observations; commentary; and NCP's future. The report includes eight appendices: (1) best practices; (2) research recommendations; (3) HIV, AIDS, STDs, and STIs; (4) education and discussion of sexual health and responsible sexual behavior for youth by parents or caregivers; (5) sexual abstinence; (6) responsible and irresponsible social behavior; (7) sexual orientation; (8) NCP ground rules and meeting dates and locations.

Contact: Morehouse School of Medicine, Center of Excellence for Sexual Health, National Center for Primary Care , 720 Westview Drive, S.W., Suite 233, Atlanta, GA 30310, Telephone: (404) 756-5044 Secondary Telephone: (404) 756-8800 Fax: (404) 756-5709 E-mail: srachel@msm.edu Web Site: http://www.msm.edu/x769.xml Available from the website.

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Keywords: AIDS, Abstinence, Adolescent sexuality, Caregivers, HIV, Individual responsibility, Parents, Sexual behavior, Sexual health, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases, Social responsibility

Annotation: This guide provides lists of resources that librarians can use to provide their patrons with sexual health information. The tips are intended to help librarians create a supportive environment, offer a wide range of the best sexual health resources, raise community awareness, and provide programming related to sexuality issues. The guide is divided both by type of media and by intended audience. The resources are divided into five sections according to type of media: video, audio, computer based, print, and Web based. Within these sections, resources are divided by appropriate audience (adolescents, parents, and adolescent-serving professionals). Each entry in the guide includes a detailed description of the resource, ordering information, and other information.

Contact: Advocates for Youth, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 419-3420 Fax: (202) 419-1448 Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent attitudes, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent sexuality, Health, Parents, Resource materials, Sexuality

Annotation: This curriculum is designed to prevent adolescent pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases by communicating with adolescent males about issues concerning self, values, future goals, and sexuality; it focuses on both abstinence and contraception. The curriculum is a guide for instructors with all of the educational materials, handouts, and activities needed. Additional information on the Web site includes a customizable television spot about the program, a list of training sites, a description of variations in the Wise Guy program that are available, and materials for adolescents, parents, and professionals. Some of the material is in Spanish.

Contact: Wise Guys, Family Life Council, 301 East Washington Street, Suite 204, Greensboro, NC 27401, Telephone: (336) 333-6890 Fax: (336) 333-6891 E-mail: wiseguys@flcgso.com Web Site: http://www.wiseguysnc.org/

Keywords: Adolescent males, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescents, Prevention programs, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases, Spanish language materials, Training materials

Annotation: This paper reaffirms a call to action for churches, synagogues, and mosques to become actively involved in sexuality education within their congregations and in their communities. The paper discusses the following topics: (1) why religious institutions must become involved, (2) what is sexuality education, (3) how congregations can provide sexuality education, and (4) how congregations can support sexuality education in the community. Resources, closing words, and references are included.

Contact: Religious Institute, 21 Charles Street, Suite 140, Westport, CT 06880, Telephone: (203) 222-0055 E-mail: info@religiousinstitute.org Web Site: http://www.religiousinstitute.org Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 1-893270-36-X.

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Keywords: Communities, Religious organizations, Sexuality education

Annotation: This kit on comprehensive sexuality education in schools is divided into eight sections: (1) getting started, (2) learning the basics, (3) understanding abstinence-only-until-marriage programs, (4) getting ready to advocate, (5) working with key players, (6) getting your message out, (7) knowing the opposition, and (8) finding more information. Information is provided on countering misleading statements, communication methods, sample formats for press releases, letters, surveys, and organizations active on both sides of the issue of comprehensive sexuality education.

Contact: Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, 90 John Street Suite 402, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 819-9770 Fax: (212) 819-9776 E-mail: siecus@siecus.org Web Site: http://www.siecus.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent sexuality, Community programs, Health promotion, Outreach, Sexual health, Sexuality education

Annotation: This document, originally designed as a PowerPoint presentation, brings together research and analysis on sex education in the United States and its effectiveness in preventing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among adolescents. The document includes background information about sexual activity among American adolescents, sex education policy and practice in public schools, the effectiveness of programs designed to delay sexual activity and to prevent unintended pregnancy and STDs among adolescents, and public opinion and public policies related to these topics.

Contact: Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 248-1111 Secondary Telephone: (800) 355-0244 Fax: (212) 248-1951; Washington, D.C. Office (202) 223-5756 E-mail: guttmacher@guttmacher.org Web Site: http://www.guttmacher.org/ Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Prevention programs, Public policy, Research, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Annotation: This fact sheet offers a list of selected resources and materials to help parents begin talking with their children about sex. Recommendations are arranged according to the following categories: (1) Web sites for parents, (2) Web sites for young people, (3) books and videotapes, and (4) organizations.

Contact: Advocates for Youth, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 419-3420 Fax: (202) 419-1448 Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Children, Communications, Consumer education materials, Parent child relations, Resource materials

Annotation: This fact sheet, geared toward parents, provides tips on how to become an askable parent, defined as one that young people see as being approachable and open to questions. The fact sheet discusses why being askable -- especially about sexuality -- is important. It offers concrete suggestions for how to talk with young people about sexuality and about how to talk with children and adolescents in general. References are included.

Contact: Advocates for Youth, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 419-3420 Fax: (202) 419-1448 Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Children, Communication, Consumer education materials, Parent child relations

Annotation: This paper summarizes a review of 83 evaluations of sex and HIV education programs in developing and developed countries that are based on a written curriculum and that are implemented among groups of adolescents in schools, clinics, or other community settings. The review addressed two central questions: (1) what are the effects, if any, of curriculum-based sex and HIV education programs on sexual risk behaviors, sexually transmitted diseases, and pregnancy rates, and mitigating factors such as knowledge and attitudes that affect these behaviors? and (2) what are the common characteristics of the curricula-based programs that were effective in changing sexual risk behaviors? The paper, which includes an executive summary, presents the study methods, results, discussion, and recommendations. The paper includes one appendix that lists the developing country studies evaluated. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the paper. Endnotes are included.

Contact: FHI, P.O. Box 13950, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, Telephone: (919) 544-7040 Fax: (919) 544-7261 E-mail: services@fhi.org Web Site: http://www.fhi.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent attitudes, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Curricula, Developing countries, HIV, High risk adolescents, Prevention, Program evaluation, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Annotation: These guidelines provide a framework for medically and scientifically accurate sexuality education for Washington adolescents. The purposes of the guidelines are to (1) describe effective sexuality-education and its outcomes; (2) provide a tool for educators, policymakers, and others to evaluate existing or new programs, curricula, or policies; (3) enhance and strengthen sexuality-education programs; and (4) educate schools and school districts, community organizations, communities of faith, the public, the media, policymakers, and others involved in educating adolescents. The guidelines discuss the goals of sexuality education, guidelines for sexual-health information and disease prevention, and common characteristics of sexuality-education programs. A glossary is included.

Contact: Washington State Department of Health, P.O. Box 47890, Olympia, WA 98504-7890, Telephone: (800) 525-0127 Secondary Telephone: (360) 236-4030 Web Site: http://www.doh.wa.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Adolescent sexuality, Disease prevention, Guidelines, Program evaluation, Programs, Public policy, Sexuality education, Washington

Annotation: This guide describes the necessary steps to plan, implement, and evaluate a program to train youth to teach their peers about sexual and reproductive health (SRH). The guide contains adaptable tools to support program activities, as well as examples of SRH projects from International Planned Parenthood Federation World Hemisphere Region member associations in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Contact: International Planned Parenthood Federation, Western Hemisphere Region, 120 Wall Street, Ninth Floor , New York, NY 10005-3902, Telephone: (212) 248-6400 Fax: (212) 248-4221 E-mail: info@ippfwhr.org Web Site: http://www.ippfwhr.org Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Evaluation, International programs, Peer education, Program planning, Reproductive health, Sexual health, Sexuality education, Youth

Annotation: This report for program providers, policymakers, and funders provides descriptions of those after-school programs that have been shown through research to have a positive impact on adolescent sexual behavior, such as delaying the onset of sex, increasing the use of contraception, and decreasing adolescent pregnancy. Contents include program profiles and key themes that emerged from evaluations of these programs; an overview of three types of after-school programs: curriculum-based sex education programs, youth development programs, and service learning programs; information on the costs and availability of program curricula; and program evaluation literature from which communities can draw in making their decisions about what programs they might consider using. The report also describes two sex education programs that did not affect adolescent sexual behavior. The appendix includes a program profile grid offering an outline of services included in the after-school programs.

Contact: National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 478-8500 Fax: (202) 478-8588 E-mail: campaign@teenpregnancy.org Web Site: http://www.thenationalcampaign.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, After school programs, Case studies, Community programs, Contraception, High risk adolescents, Prevention programs, Program descriptions, Service learning, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Annotation: Produced in partnership with Child Trends, No Time to Waste provides detailed descriptions of programs for middle school-age students in abstinence and sex education and in HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases that have been shown through careful research to have a positive impact on adolescent sexual behavior. The publication provides detailed descriptions of program curriculum, costs, and evaluation results. It also describes programs that did not change participants' behavior. No Time to Waste was developed as part of the ongoing Putting What Works to Work project.

Contact: National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 478-8500 Fax: (202) 478-8588 E-mail: campaign@teenpregnancy.org Web Site: http://www.thenationalcampaign.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: AIDS, Abstinence, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Community programs, Costs, HIV, Middle schools, Model programs, Prevention, Prevention programs, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Annotation: This paper summarizes the debate over what types of topics should be covered in sex education classes in schools and what the overall approach to sex education should be. The paper also provides findings from a national survey about sex education that was conducted by NPR, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Statistical information is presented in tables throughout the paper. The paper concludes with a methodology section.

Contact: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Telephone: (650) 854-9400 Secondary Telephone: (202) 347-5270 Fax: (650) 854-4800 Web Site: http://www.kff.org Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: Abstinence, Schools, Sexuality education, Surveys

Annotation: This teaching guide provides a national framework for comprehensive kindergarten-12th grade sexuality education. Guideline contents include six key concepts recommended by the National Guidelines Task Force for inclusion in education programs—human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. Each key concept is further divided into components and accompanied by developmentally appropriate information. Addition contents include the history and structure of the guidelines; goals, values, and fundamental principles; advice on using the guidelines, prioritizing topics, filling the gaps, evaluating and and existing curricula and lessons, and creating new ones. A section of additional resources includes relevant organizations and references.

Contact: Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, 90 John Street Suite 402, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 819-9770 Fax: (212) 819-9776 E-mail: siecus@siecus.org Web Site: http://www.siecus.org Available from the website; $10 for print copy from publisher.

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Keywords: AIDS, Adolescent development, Adolescent health, Adolescents, Child development, Child health, Developmental stages, Educational programs, HIV, Health education, School age children, Sexual development, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Sexuality education

Annotation: This report compiles descriptions of evaluated programs that have demonstrated effectiveness at reducing adolescents' risk for primary pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Programs are divided into the following three categories: (1) school-based sex education programs; (2) community-based sex education programs; and (3) other programs. A summary chart outlines the programs, their behavioral outcomes, and health impacts. A second summary chart outlines the locale, age range, and populations of the 19 surveyed programs. The paper concludes with a glossary and a reference list.

Contact: Advocates for Youth, 2000 M Street, N.W., Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 419-3420 Fax: (202) 419-1448 Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 0-913843-34-2.

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Keywords: AIDS, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Community based services, Community health services, Community programs, Disease prevention, HIV, High risk adolescents, Model programs, Prevention, Programs, School health education, Schools, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Annotation: This guide is designed for community-based organizations and policy makers interested in developing programs similar to Plain Talk, a neighborhood-based initiative aimed at helping adults, parents, and community leaders develop the skills and tools they need to communicate effectively with young people about reducing adolescent sexual risk-taking. It is a companion piece to the Plain Talk Starter Kit. This guide provides the following: (1) an overview of Plain Talk; (2) a description of the Plain Talk components (community mapping, walkers and talkers, and home health parties); (3) sample performance measures; and (4) a list of other resources. An appendix gives a set of Plain Talk survey forms for adults, adolescents, service sites, physicians, and sources for nonprescription contraceptives. A section of handouts includes sample pledge forms, fact sheets, self-evaluation tools, listening skills inventory, discussion and communications tips and scripts, and checklists.

Contact: Annie E. Casey Foundation, 701 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 547-6600 Fax: (410) 547-6624 E-mail: webmail@aecf.org Web Site: http://www.aecf.org/ Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent health programs, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Community participation, Community programs, Contraception, Local initiatives, Plain Talk program, Planning, Prevention programs, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Annotation: This report assists educators, school administrators, and health care personnel plan and implement a sexuality education program. The report presents human sexuality as an important component of a comprehensive school health program and to serve as a guide that can be adapted by schools and communities. Section one contains steps for program implementation and evaluation, communication strategies, and handling opposition to sexuality education. Section two focuses on preschool through 12th grade, providing information about student characteristics, general teaching suggestions, concepts, content and example activities, responses to student questions, and resources. Appendices contain information on national health education standards, resolution of the American School Health Association supporting sexuality education, sexually transmitted diseases, and resources.

Contact: American School Health Association, 4340 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, Telephone: (301) 652-8072 Contact Phone: (216) 678-1601 Fax: (301) 652-8077 E-mail: asha@ashaweb.org Web Site: http://www.ashaweb.org $19.95; plus $6.50 shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-89917-838-3.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Adolescents, Child health, Children, Manuals, Resource materials, School age children, School health, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases

Annotation: This report demonstrates the way HIV policy in the aftermath of the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s spawned a new paradigm of sexuality education, and it proposes a new model of prevention efforts for communities to consider. The report includes the following chapters: (1) the historical context, (2) the legal-social context, (3) the inverted triangle of secondary prevention and public schools, (4) federal level, (5) analysis of the narrative--special interest groups, (6) state level, (7) role of teacher expectations, (8) problems associated at every level, (9) implications for schools, and (10) references. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Friends First, P.O. Box 270302, Littleton, CO 80127, Telephone: (800) 909-WAIT Secondary Telephone: (720) 981-9193 Fax: 720-981-9104 E-mail: info@friendsfirst.org Web Site: http://www.friendsfirst.org

Keywords: AIDS, Communities, Federal programs, HIV, Legislation, Prevention, Public schools, Schools, Sexuality education, State programs, Teachers

Annotation: This report documents the discrepancy between New York State and City health education mandates for grades K-8 and actual practice in public school districts. The report is divided into the following sections: (1) poor health: the case of New York City youth, (2) health education in New York City, (3) diagnosing a sick health education program, (4) 5 steps to a cure, and (5) conclusion. Topics include lessons on HIV and AIDS, FL/SE (family living and sex education) mandated curricula, and levels of teacher training. Three apendices contain current New York State and City health education mandates for grades K-8, New York City district health coordinators' responses to survey questions, and a description of the benefits of health education for children and adolescents. Statistical information is presented in figures throughout the report.

Contact: Scott Stringer, 1 Centre Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10007, Telephone: 212-669-8300 E-mail: acolon@manhattanbp.org Web Site: http://www.mbpo.org/index.asp Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child health, Elementary schools, Health education, Middle schools, New York, Public schools, School age children, Surveys

Annotation: This document lists skills for preventing pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and HIV infection that are in alignment with West Virginia health education content standards and objectives of 2003. Categories covered include (1) abstinence, sex, and protection -- pregnancy prevention emphasis, (2) abstinence: not having sex, (3) refusals, (4) getting and using protection, (5) knowing and talking about protection, (6) preventing HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases, (7) risk behaviors, (8) implementing protection from sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy, and (9) sticking with abstinence and protection.

Contact: West Virginia Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Initiative, 350 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 25301, Telephone: (304) 558-5388 Secondary Telephone: (800) 642-8522 Fax: (304) 558-7164 E-mail: dhhromcfhapp@wv.org Web Site: http://www.wvdhhr.org/appi/ Available from the website.

Keywords: Abstinence, Contraception, HIV, Health education, Pregnancy, Prevention, Sexual behavior, Sexual intercourse, Sexuality education, Sexually transmitted diseases, West Virginia

Annotation: This guide is designed for community-based organizations and policy makers interested in developing programs similar to Plain Talk, a neighborhood-based initiative aimed at helping adults, parents, and community leaders develop the skills and tools they need to communicate effectively with young people about reducing adolescent sexual risk-taking. It is a companion piece to the Plain Talk Starter Kit. This guide provides the following: (1) an overview of Plain Talk; (2) a description of the Plain Talk components (community mapping, walkers and talkers, and home health parties); (3) sample performance measures; and (4) a list of other resources. An appendix gives a set of Plain Talk survey forms for adults, adolescents, service sites, physicians, and sources for nonprescription contraceptives.

Contact: Annie E. Casey Foundation, 701 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 547-6600 Fax: (410) 547-6624 E-mail: webmail@aecf.org Web Site: http://www.aecf.org/ Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Community participation, Community programs, Contraception, Local initiatives, Plain Talk program, Planning, Prevention programs, Sexually transmitted diseases

Annotation: This monograph explores the arguments and the evidence for and against the effectiveness of abstinence only vs. comprehensive sex education. The monograph, which includes an executive summary discusses the role of federal and state policy, what research tells us, arguments for abstinence-only sex education, and arguments for comprehensive sex education. A conclusion is offered as well. One appendix includes a table of studies. The monograph concludes with endnotes.

Contact: University of California, San Francisco, AIDS Research Institute, 50 Beale Street, Suite 1300, San Francisco, CA 94105, Telephone: (415) 597-9164 Fax: (415) 597-8160 E-mail: drobb@ari.ucsf.edu Web Site: http://ari.ucsf.edu Available from the website.

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Keywords: Abstinence, Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Public policy, Research, Sexuality education

Annotation: This issue brief examines the federal, state, and local policies that guide approaches to sex education today. It also examines recent research into community-level experiences and practices, as well as emerging evidence about the effectiveness of different types of sex education curricula. Two charts provide statistical information.

Contact: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Telephone: (650) 854-9400 Secondary Telephone: (202) 347-5270 Fax: (650) 854-4800 Web Site: http://www.kff.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: AIDS, Abstinence, Adolescent sexuality, Community participation, Contraception, Family life education, HIV, School health education, Sexuality education

Annotation: This publication guides parents and caregivers, policymakers, public agencies, and educators in locating high-quality programs and information on sexuality education. The first part of the report, authored by Doug Kirby, provides scientific analysis of the available research on the effectiveness of programs designed to increase parent-child communication about sexuality. Part two includes 10 innovative approaches and 45 examples from the field that have been used to increase parent-child communications about sexuality-related issues. Conclusions, recommendations, organizational contact information, and references are also provided for each section. Some content is provided in Spanish.

Contact: Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, 90 John Street Suite 402, New York, NY 10038, Telephone: (212) 819-9770 Fax: (212) 819-9776 E-mail: siecus@siecus.org Web Site: http://www.siecus.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Case studies, Communication skills, Community programs, Family life education, Parent child relations, Parenting skills, Program descriptions, Sexuality education, Spanish language materials