SIECUS Developments articles from June 2005

SIECUS Developments archives from June 2005

SIECUS helps communities take action.(Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... SIECUS has been advocating for sound policies and programs relating to sexuality education for over 40 years. We understand that this is not always an easy task. Our latest resource can help! The Community Action Kit is designed to help all...

Message from the President and CEO.(chief financial iofficer)
June 22, 2005... I write to you today about dedication. In recent months, I have seen an unwavering belief in our mission that leaves me speechless. SIECUS is weathering a difficult fiscal crisis due to the downtrodden economy and cutbacks in grants from...

Notes from the research.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... A study by Hannah Bruckner of Yale University and Peter Bearman of Columbia University [released in the March 18, 2005 issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health] shows that young people who took "virginity pledges," public promises to remain...

Notes from the field.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... In fiscal year 2004, Ohio received more than $8 million in federal tax-payer dollars for abstinence-only-until-marriage programs. These programs have been implemented in 85 of Ohio's 88 counties. A report released in June 2005 by Case Western...

SIECUS State Profiles: a portrait of sexuality education and abstinence-only-until-marriage programs in the states.(Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... In March, SIECUS released the second edition of SIECUS State Profiles: A Portrait of Sexuality Education and Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Programs in the States. The publication is the most comprehensive document of its kind detailing...

SIECUS helps American and European youth learn and exchange advocacy strategies.(Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... This winter, SIECUS, along with Advocates for Youth, Marie Stopes International, and You Act (a European youth coalition) planned a joint American-European Youth Advocacy Summit, which took place in Brussels in February 2005. This conference...

SIECUS in action: 4parents.gov.(Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States)
June 22, 2005... In March, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new website, www.4parents.gov, as a guide to help parents/caregivers discuss "issues about healthy choices, abstinence, sex and relationships" with their pre-teen and...

Attack on SIECUS by the Heritage Foundation.(Sexuality Information and Education Council )
June 22, 2005... In April, Robert Rector of the Heritage Foundation wrote a piece for The Washington Times ("War Against Abstinence," April 19, 2005) in which he launched a desperate attack on comprehensive sexuality education, a new bi-partisan amendment...

Responsible education about life act introduced in the House and Senate.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... In February 2005, Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) introduced the Responsible Education About Life Act (REAL). It was then introduced in May 2005 in the House of Representatives by Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA). SIECUS' technical assistance,...

Lessons and inspiration from Nigeria.
June 22, 2005... In July, SIECUS' 10-year partnership to advance sexuality education in Nigeria culminated in the release of its new publication, Establishing National Guidelines for Comprehensive Sexuality Education, Lessons and Inspiration from Nigeria. We...

Five easy things to remember when meeting with a policymaker to advocate for comprehensive sexuality education.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... 1. Be Prepared but Remain Flexible--Prepare a clear and concise message before visiting with your legislator. Back up your position with facts and personal anecdotes. Research the legislator's positions on the issues and know your allies and...

Raising awareness and raising funds.(for sex education)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... On a balmy summer evening in June, SIECUS Board member Nandini Oomman and her family opened their home to host a fun evening of wine, appetizers, and mingling for our Board members, donors, senior staff, and supportive friends. The food was a...