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Upcoming Workshops
Date: February 13
Location: SC Campaign
Fee: $250 with curriculum/ $50 without
Overview: This program is designed to reduce the number of students engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse by reducing the number of students who begin or have sexual intercourse during high school years. Its five components emphasize school organization, curriculum and staff development, peer resources and school environment, parent education, and school-community linkages.
Participants in this one-day training will learn how to be effective facilitators of the curriculum component and will create and leave the training with an action plan for implementing Safer Choices in their school or community.
To register for this training, click here.
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Date: February 24-25
Location: SC Campaign
Fee: $75
Overview: The goals of this two-day training are to (1) increase the capacity of participants to develop BDI Logic Models for the purpose of designing programs to reduce adolescent sexual risk-taking behaviors; and (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of adolescent reproductive health programs.
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Rent the Campaign's Meeting Facility for Your Next Event
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is proud to announce the grand opening of our new, on-site, meeting facility. This facility is a recent addition to the Campaign and is centrally located in the business district of Columbia, SC and conveniently located near popular restaurants and hotels. It features clean, modern training rooms, on-site support staff, high speed Internet connectivity and a state-of-the-art audio visual system.
If you are looking for cost effective meeting space, the Campaign offers competitive rates to meet the needs of your organization. The meeting rooms have flexible options that include large and small training spaces, day and evening rental, and a variety of seating arrangements and a list of preferred caterers to satisfy most corporate preferences.
Rental opportunities are available today. For more information, contact Greer Pickett at (803) 771-7700 or gpickett@teenpregnancysc.org. |
The BUZZ- Seventeen Mission Awards
Each month, Seventeen magazine spotlights a celebrity and the cause or mission that's dear to them. Now they're going to shift the spotlight to real girls, ages 13-29, who are making a difference in their schools, towns, communities and the world. Each will win a $1,000 scholarship. If you cross paths with any amazing young women who should be recognized for their efforts, please encourage them to enter the Seventeen Mission Awards. Find out more at www.seventeen.com/mission. Deadline is February 2. |
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is proud to announce our 7th Annual Teen Expressions contest. This year's theme, Teens are Talking. R U Listening? will ask young people ages 14-19 how they feel about the issue of teen pregnancy and how we can help them make better decisions for their futures.
Teens are asked to create an original piece (artwork, short story, or poem) on one of the following topics:
1. What are your friends saying about the issue of teen pregnancy in your school or community?
2. Write a letter to a caring adult revealing what you wish they would tell you about love, sex, and relationships.
3. In words or pictures describe the promises you have made to yourself about the future. How do you plan to keep those promises? The Top 3 Entries will be selected to receive their choice of an iPod Shuffle, Nintendo DS or Digital Camera, and a trip to Charleston for a photo shoot with celebrity judge Glenda Hatchett.
Click here for contest rules. Please encourage the young people in your life to take part in this year's contest! |
SC Campaign and Past Executive Director Honored by EdVenture
At its annual awards dinner, EdVenture Children's Museum honored Dr. Suzan D. Boyd, Past Executive Director of the SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, with their 2009 South Carolina Great Friend to Kids Award. The SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy was also honored at the event with the 2009 Unsung Hero Award. According to EdVenture, the contributions of both Dr. Boyd and the SC Campaign reflect a long-term, life-long dedication to working for and on behalf of the children of South Carolina.
"The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is extremely fortunate to have Suzan Boyd as a former executive director and lifelong friend," said Forrest Alton, Executive Director of the SC Campaign. "Suzan's impact on the issue of teen pregnancy in the state of South Carolina is still being felt today. So much of the work that is being done today to invest in and protect our state's young people began under her leadership. EdVenture has honored her in the best way possible - she is truly a 'great friend of kids.' It is a privilege to share this wonderful honor with her."
Click here to learn more about EdVenture. |
Free Online Fundraising Guide: Survive and Thrive in a Down Economy Network for Good has just released a free e-book called the 2008 Online Fundraising Survival Guide: 12 Winning Strategies to Survive & Thrive in a Down Economy. The 45-page guide is aimed at small nonprofits who need help launching a great online fundraising or marketing campaign quickly. It features 12 real-life strategies organizations are using to succeed during the economic downturn and tactical advice, creative samples and other resources.
Click here to view the guide. |
Managing the Media Monster  The average adolescent (ages 12 to 18) spends about 6 to 7 hours a day, hooked up to or plugged in to some kind of media...that's pretty much the equivalent of a part-time job! So how does all the exposure influence behavior?
The National Campaign examines this important question in the new report Managing the Media Monster: The Influence of Media (From Television to Text Messages) on Teen Sexual Behavior and Attitudes. The goal of this report is to inform practitioners and program providers about what the most up-to-date research says about teens and media influence. Specifically, this publication examines in detail how the media influences - in positive and negative ways - teen sexual knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. Visit the Media Monster webpage for more information, a downloadable version of the report, and one-page fact sheets on using the media to get your message out. |
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STDs Still on the Rise
CNN - In spite of prevention efforts, new cases of some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are going up, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report, "Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2007," also said that women and minorities in particular are more likely to have sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. That fact isn't surprising, experts say, as studies on STDs in the past have also shown that women and minorities bear the greatest burden of STDs. The age of those affected hasn't changed much either -- nearly 19 million new sexually transmitted infections occur each year, and almost half of those affect 15- to 24-year-olds. Click here to read the full article. |
Great American Condom Campaign
Advocates for Youth is thrilled to announce the opening of the Spring Semester 2009 Great American Condom Campaign (GACC) SafeSite application cycle! The GACC is a youth-led grassroots movement to distribute 1,000,000 free condoms on college and university campuses each year. Students from across the country can apply to be a GACC SafeSite for their campuses. Each successful SafeSite will then receive a box of 500 free Trojan Brand Condoms as well as other campaign materials and information.
SafeSite applications for Spring Semester 2009 are currently being accepted on a rolling basis through January 25.
Please distribute this link to youth that might be interested in applying to be a safesite! |
2009 Young Woman's Political Leadership Retreat 
Running Start is accepting applications for their 2009 Young Woman's Political Leadership Retreat. The program encourages high school girls from across the country to channel their leadership into politics. Participants will meet extraordinary women leaders of diverse backgrounds and learn the importance of having more women in political leadership and running for office. EVEN if the girls are not interested in politics, this is a great way for them to build self-esteem, practice public speaking and learn to collaborate with other young women. COST: The program is entirely FREE of charge and travel scholarships are available. WHERE: American University, Washington D.C. WHEN: July 15-19, 2009 (no applications will be accepted after February 16, 2009) Click here to learn more. |
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Research Corner
New Guide Available
In partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) and Indianapolis Woman magazine, National Campaign staff member Paula Parker Sawyers has helped author the women's health guide titled Preventing Unplanned Pregnancy - Empowering Women and Girls. The guide is now available for download through the Indianapolis Woman website and is on newsstands in Indianapolis during the month of January.
Promising Practices for Helping Pregnant and Parenting Students SucceedThe National Women's Law Center hosted a web-based seminar on November 12, 2008 for educators, service providers and advocates, that focused on two high school programs to help pregnant and parenting students stay in school. Watch a recording of the session or download the webinar slides.Adolescent Health Services: Missing Opportunities
Current health services for youths ages 10 to 19 are fragmented and poorly designed to meet the needs of all in this age group, says a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. Although most U.S. adolescents are healthy, many engage in risky behavior, develop unhealthy habits, and have physical and mental conditions that can jeopardize their immediate and future health. Read the Full Report. Family Rejection as a Predictor of Negative Health Outcomes in White and Latino Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Young Adults
This study establishes a clear link between specific parental and caregiver rejecting behaviors and negative health problems in young lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults. Providers who serve this population should assess and help educate families about the impact of rejecting behaviors. Counseling families,providing anticipatory guidance, and referring families for counseling and support can help make a critical difference in helping decrease risk and increasing well-being for lesbian,gay, and bisexual youth. Read more about this study from the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. |
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Workshop Opportunities
Public Health Leadership
A free webinar is being offered on Tuesday, January 27 from 10:00am - 4:30pm titled Public Health Leadership: To Improve the Health of Young People. This symposium will explore the issue of public health leadership as it applies to the complexity of youth health. The event will provide concrete tools and strategies to public health officials and emerging leaders, and motivate them to face the challenges of improving the health of young people. Click here for more information. How Do Nonprofits Remain Competitive During a Recession?
The United Way of the Midlands will hold a workshop on Tuesday, January 27 from 9am-12pm at First Nazareth Baptist Church in Columbia. The workshop will focus on strategies and approaches for nonprofits to navigate the current competitive landscape and increase their capacity to meet the needs of their communities. Doing so will add value to the already viable and vibrant organization, making them more attractive to funders, donors, partners, prospective board members, and other volunteers. Registration is free. Please contact Jeff Morehead at jmorehead@uway.org or call 803-733-5442. Association of Maternal and Child Health Program 2009 Annual Conference
Online registration is now open for the Association of Maternal and Child Health Program 2009 Annual Conference. This year's program will be "Launching Maternal & Child Heath: Opportunities for a New Era."
Date(s):February 21-25
Location:Washington, DC.
Click here to learn more and to register.
Sex::Tech Conference on STD/HIV Prevention
The 2nd annual Sex::Tech Conference brings together public health professionals, youth activists, educators and technology developers to move STD and HIV prevention and youth sexual health agendas into the 21st century. For more information, visit their website.
Wise Guys National Training
The Wise Guys Program is an award-winning adolescent pregnancy prevention program for young men between the ages of 11 and 17. The curriculum and program are designed to promote sexual responsibility in young males. This training is designed for those who would like to develop and implement prevention programs for males on adolescent pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and STI's, and/or supervise adolescent males, such as educators, health care workers, mentors, coaches, and counselors. Enrollment is limited and advance registration is required.
Date(s):April 2-3
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC.
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In the News
Teen Sex and Pregnancy: Part of a Bigger Problem
US News and World Report - There is nothing worse for any physician than to find a dangerous medical problem in a patient and feel powerless to help. That's how the whole country seems to feel as it hears about gloomy statistics on teen pregnancy released this month from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Click here for full article. Report Calls Online Threats to Children Overblown
New York Times - The Internet may not be such a dangerous place for children after all. A task force created by 49 state attorneys general to look into the problem of sexual solicitation of children online has concluded that there really is not a significant problem. Click here for full article. Red Sex, Blue Sex
The New Yorker - In early September, when Sarah Palin, the Republican candidate for Vice-President, announced that her unwed seventeen-year-old daughter, Bristol, was pregnant, many liberals were shocked, not by the revelation but by the reaction to it. They expected the news to dismay the evangelical voters that John McCain was courting with his choice of Palin. Yet reports from the floor of the Republican Convention, in St. Paul, quoted dozens of delegates who seemed unfazed, or even buoyed, by the news. Click here for full article. Future of Abstinence-Only Funding is in Limbo
AP - With the exit of the Bush administration, critics of abstinence-only sex education will be making an aggressive push to cut off federal funding for what they consider an ineffective, sometimes harmful program. How quickly and completely they reach their goal is uncertain, however, as conservative supporters of abstinence education lobby Congress and President-elect Barack Obama to preserve at least some of the funding, which now totals $176 million a year. Click here for full article. Teens 'Sexting' Risky Behavior
Post and Courier - Across the Lowcountry, kids are returning to school this week, and many have powerful new weapons in their pockets, purses and book bags that they received over the holidays: cell phones with built-in cameras and text-messaging capabilities. Click here for full article. |
Grants Available
Funds for Grassroots Women's Projects
The Open Meadows Foundation supports projects nationwide that are led by and benefit women and girls, particularly those from vulnerable communities. Specifically, the Foundation supports projects that are designed and implemented by women and girls; reflect the diversity of the community served by the project; promote building community power; and encourage racial, social, economic, and environmental justice. Priority is given to organizations that have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding. The Foundation provides grants of up to $2,000 to cover start-up expenses or to support ongoing projects. Funding guidelines and application instructions are available on the Foundation's website.
Deadline: February 15
Learn more about Open Meadows Foundation.
National Education Association Foundation Learning and Leadership
These grants support high-quality professional development opportunities, such as summer institutes, action research, collegial study, lesson study and mentoring for pre-K-12 teachers, education support professionals and higher education faculty and staff, all of whom must be practicing in U.S. public schools.
Deadlines: February 1 & June 1
Click here for more information.
Point Foundation Offers Higher Education Scholarships for Gay and Lesbian Students
Point Foundation, a scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students of merit, has announced the opening of its 2009 application season. Students who will be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs for the 2009-10 school year are eligible to apply for the multi-year scholarships. Deadline: February 9 Click Here for more information.
Build-a-Bear Searches for Huggable Heroes
You have seen young leaders volunteering in underserved schools, hospitals, nursing homes and disadvantaged neighborhoods. Similarly, there are young people who have raised hundreds - even millions - of dollars to help those with special needs, protect wildlife and preserve the environment.
Each year, for the last five years, thousands of people have helped identify the best young leaders in the United States and Canada by nominating them to be a Build-A-Bear Workshop Huggable Hero. This year, 10 noteworthy young people will be named Huggable Heroes. Each will receive a prize worth $10,000 and a trip for themselves and one parent, or legal guardian, to St. Louis, home of Build-A-Bear Workshop World Bearquarters, where the winners will be honored.
Deadline: February 27
Click here for more information.
HRSA Grant
All health centers must provide enabling services which help ensure access to the required primary health care services as well as facilitate access to comprehensive health and social services. Enabling services may include but are not limited to: case management, services to assist the health center's patients gain financial support for health and social services, outreach, transportation and interpretive services; and education of patients and the community regarding the availability and appropriate use of health services.
Deadline: March 2
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Website of the Week:
Vaccinate Early. Pap Test Regularly.
January is Cervical Cancer Screening Month. For more information, visit the National Cervical Cancer Public Education Campaign's website for easy to understand information on cervical cancer and HPV, including powerpoints, resources, and finding a physician. Click here to check out this website. |
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DHEC WORKSHOPS & INFO 
Cicatelli Associates, Inc. will also sponsor a statewide Satellite Broadcast Training presented by Dr. Leigh Beasley on "Contraceptive Technology Update."
Date: February 27, 2009
Time: 9:15 am - 12:30 pm
Satellite Channel: 7
Location(s): Peeples Auditorium in Columbia or at other DHEC Satellite Site Locations Statewide
Registration Fee: None For more information on both of these trainings, including how to register, please contact Susan Dillard-Hamilton at dillarsm@dhec.sc.gov.
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The STD/HIV Division is now accepting registration for the following training opportunities: HIV 101: A Basic Knowledge-Based Course - February 5, 2009 Group Facilitation Skills (Required for SISTA and other DEBI Interventions) - February 11-13, 2009 All trainings are currently scheduled to be held in Columbia. For more information contact James Harris, Jr. at 803-898-0480 or harrisj@dhec.sc.gov. |
March of Dimes on You Tube
March of Dimes is using YouTube to make available both educational and promotional videos. There are over 800 March of Dimes video segments currently on YouTube. Inside you will find information and answers about pregnancy, newborn care, folic acid, prematurity, genetic disorders, birth defects and much more. Additionally, the March of Dimes YouTube channel is appropriate for audiences of all ages and engages viewers in the mission, which is to give every baby a healthy start. So, encourage pregnant and parenting teens to visit the March of Dimes YouTube or play a video to a group of teens. Visit the March of Dimes YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/marchofdimes and become a user to receive an email update every time the March of Dimes uploads a new educational video. | |
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