Messages of fear and shame are present throughout abstinence-only-until-marriage curricula and discussions of STDs are no different. Students are told that people who have STDs are “dirty” and should be ashamed. Such assertions do nothing to explain how STDs are actually transmitted and can only further discourage young people from seeking testing and treatment should they suspect they may have an STD. Young people need to know that STDs are the result of a person’s behavior not his or her hygiene or moral character, and they should understand that health care providers are there to help, not judge, them.

SIECUS - Questions and Answers – Teen Pregnancy
Questions and Answers – Teen Pregnancy
 
How many young women get pregnant each year?  
The number of young women who become pregnant each year and the corresponding rate of teen [...]

The level of violence in prime TV is about 5 violent acts per hour, the level of violence in kids' Saturday morning programming is even higher. Within the 15,000 hours they watch they will have seen about 180,000 murders, rapes, armed robberies and assaults. The average American child or teenager views 10,000 murders, rapes and aggravated assaults per year on television. Per year, kids are exposed to about 2,000 beer and wine commercials.

“We are extremely proud to recognize our most outstanding volunteers with the President’s Volunteer Service Award,” said Rebecca Richardson, Group leader and Media Liason. “KidsRock4Kids volunteers are role models in our community, donating their time, energy and talent to bring us closer together as neighbors and a nation. The AWARD is our way of thanking these volunteers and inspiring everyone in our community to make volunteering a central part of their lives.”

We are pleased to announce our participation in the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD program as a Certifying Organization. This new AWARD is a Presidential honor that recognizes the valuable contributions of volunteers nationwide who are answering President George W. Bush’s call to serve others through their current volunteer activities or lifetime service. As a Certifying Organization, we will identify eligible recipients, verify their service hours, and distribute the AWARD to outstanding volunteers.