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 What is it?  “20% of teens (age 13-19) and 33% of young adults (20-26) have sexted.  The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy  Reasons teens sext:  Legalities???

Guttmacher Institute

(Guttmacher Institute, 2011)

 Approx. 750, y/o become pregnant every year.  The good news… › Teen pregnancy is declining  The bad news… › U.S. teen pregnancy is still one of the highest among developed nations. (Guttmacher Institute, 2011)

CountyTeen Pregnancy Rate (July 10 – Jun 11) Total1,261 Benton12 Linn43 Marion180 Polk25 Yamhill48 ( 2011)

 U.S. teens : › Less likely to use contraceptives › Have shorter relationships › Have more sexual partners  Why the difference?  Guttmacher Institute

(Guttmacher Institute, 2011)

Guttmacher Institute

 93% of parents reported their child has benefited from sex education  94% of parents say that sex education should cover contraception  Only 15% of Americans want abstinence- only education taught in the classroom Guttmacher Institute

 Defined by the federal government: › “abstinence education… has as its exclusive purpose, teaching the social, psychological, and health gains to be realized by abstaining from sexual activity.”  Guttmacher Institute

 “No evidence shows that abstinence without contraceptive education effectively protects teens.”  “Contraceptive education does not encourage sexual activity.”  Guttmacher Institute

 Delays sexual activity  Increases contraceptive use  Reduces number of partners  Guttmacher Institute

 House Bill 2509 › Each school district:  Age-appropriate  Medically accurate  Comprehensive – promotes abstinence  STD’s  Communication / Relationships  Oregon has the most aggressive law in U.S.