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National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

 
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National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

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Summary:

This helpful Web site offers resources and links, tips for parents, publications and practical tools for preventing teen pregnancy.

Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?

This is one of the most comprehensive Web sites available related to preventing teen pregnancy. In addition to research reports, statistical evidence, news clips and helpful tips, the site offers listings of relevant media presentations, current or upcoming, that can be used as launchpads for initiating dialogue with teens about pregnancy prevention. A thorough, articulate Web site for program leaders as well as for parents and their teenage or preteen children.


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Parents: The Antidrug

 

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Parents:  The Antidrug

 

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This site, sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, provides information about teen alcohol and drug use and the ways that parents, teachers, and faith leaders can work to prevent it.  Resources for faith leaders include online articles on making prevention a priority and spreading the word as well as advice on  media literacy, community outreach, and faith activities. Additional helpful information on the site includes:

 

    • descriptions of drugs and their dangers,
    • how to know if a child is using, and
    • advice about how to prevent use.

 

Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?

 

Faith leaders, parents, and teachers will find the resources available on this site helpful in starting effective prevention programs.  Not only does this site provide prevention activities geared toward youth from late elementary school through high school, it also provides a free downloadable Media Tool Kit for Community Action.  In addition, faith leaders may subscribe to Faith News to receive regular email updates.

 

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