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Upcoming Workshops
Time: 9:00am - 4:30 pm
Date: June 16, 2009
Embassy Suites Airport Convention Center
Charleston, SC
Overview: Partners on the PSBA-GTO project are invited to attend a one-day Summer Institute pre-conference. Based on shared needs of participants, this workshop is sure to provide you with timely information and valuable skills to take back to your agency, all while having a great time.
For more registration information please contact Bernetta Copper at (803) 771-7700.
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10th Summer Institute Only Three Weeks Away
Are you registered? If not, you have one week until the registration deadline for the greatest teen pregnancy prevention conference! So, visit us at www.teenpregnancysc.org to register for the 10th Annual Summer Institute scheduled for June 17-19 in beautiful Charleston, SC! Our staff and diverse planning committee have assembled some of the best in the business as presenters for this year's Institute and we hope you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn from and network with other professionals in the field.
Still Need a Hotel Room?
The South Carolina Campaign has arranged a block of rooms for Summer Institute participants at the Hilton Garden Inn right next door to the Embassy Suites - where deluxe accommodations, a hot breakfast, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere awaits you! You can simply take the scenic boardwalk over to the Embassy Suites.
To get the special $124/night conference rate for single/double occupancy, call 1-843-308-9330 to reserve your room. Be sure you mention the SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.
Don't Miss These Exciting Opportunities!
Tuesday, June 16 - 5 - 7:30 p.m. - Registration and Light Refreshments in the Hotel Lobby. Come casual, enjoy some delectable delights and the smooth rhythms of Perfect'd Soundz as you network with your colleagues!
Wednesday, June 17 - 9 a.m. - Join us for an exciting Pre-conference treat that is sure to jumpstart the conference and inspire you!
Thursday, June 18 - 8:30 a.m. - Don't miss the opportunity to hear the inspiring journey of a former teen mom now a school principal!
Thursday, June 18 - 7:00 p.m. - Come "Stroll Down Memory Lane" with the SC Campaign during the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Summer Institute! You'll enjoy the music of the Finesse Band and highlights from the past 10 years. Don't forget your dancing shoes! The reception is complimentary to registered Institute participants and $20 for guests!
Friday, June 19 - 12 noon - 2:30 p.m. - You will thoroughly enjoy the youth entertainment, Teen Expressions awards and the closing keynote by Judge Glenda Hatchett! Don't miss this exciting closing session of the 10th Summer Institute!
Need Continuing Education Hours? Then Don't Miss the Summer Institute! The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is pleased to announce that the following Continuing Education hours will be available at the Summer Institute. · MAPPS: Up to 14.5 hours · CHES Category 1 CECH: Up to 14.5 hours · Social Work: Up to 14.5 hours · Licensed Counselors: Up to 14.5 hours Applications for the following are pending and the number of CEUs will be announced upon approval: · Nursing ·Prevention Specialists NOTE: The hours noted indicate the maximum amount a participant can earn. Hours actually earned will vary slightly depending upon the combination of workshops each person attends. If you have questions or need additional information about CEUs, please contact Bernetta Cooper at bcooper@teenpregnancysc.org.
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Funding Information Given at the Bidder's Meeting - MUST ATTEND to APPLY!
We are excited to announce another year of grant funding for local communities to prevent teen pregnancy. A mandatory bidder's meeting will be held at our annual Summer Institute on Thursday, June 18th from 11:00 am-12:30 pm. If you plan to seek mini-grant funding from the SC Campaign in Fiscal Year 2009-2010 representation at this meeting from your organization is required! The following organizations will be eligible for funds in the 2009-2010 fiscal year:
- Medicaid Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Services (MAPPS) in good financial and programmatic standing with the Department of Health and Human Services
- Community Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (CAPP) in good financial and programmatic standing with the Department of Social Services
- Agencies working with high priority youth specifically in Spartanburg and Sumter Counties
- Department of Juvenile Justice
- School Districts
- Health Care Facilities or DHEC (must be able to provide medical services and contraception on site)
- Technical or Community Colleges
- Adult Education or GED programs
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The Buzz: New Contraceptive Device Designed to Prevent the Sexual Transmission of HIV
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College have published results showing that a new contraceptive device may also effectively block the transmission of the HIV virus. Findings show that the device prevents infection by the HIV virus in laboratory testing. The promising results are published in the most recent issue of the journal AIDS.
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Executive Director is Guest Columnist for The State Newspaper
While traveling on our 2009 Road Show, Forest Alton, Executive Director of the SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, served as a guest columnist for The State newspaper and wrote a poignant editorial on the state of teen pregnancy in South Carolina.
Read Forrest's editorial, "An Investment with a Guaranteed Return". |
New Polling Data on Latino Teens Now Available 
Download the full report to learn more. |
Call for Nominations to the National Campaign's Youth Leadership Team
The National Campaign is seeking nominations to its Youth Leadership Team. The YLT is a select group of 14-17 year-olds from across the nation who work with the National Campaign in a variety of ways. Former YLT members have:
- had their opinions published in publications which reach thousands of other teens and adults each year;
- served as teen spokespeople for media and press outlets such as USA Today, The New York Times, MTV and The Washington Post;
- visited Capitol Hill and met with their Senators and Representatives to talk about teen pregnancy prevention; and
- developed creative teen pregnancy prevention projects in their own communities.
Please nominate any teens who you believe would make a positive impact in teen pregnancy. This is a unique, fun, and valuable learning experience and would look great on college applications.
Nominate Someone Now
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Mike Wagner of The White Rabbit Group Gives Advice on Leadership During Difficult Times
No Time for Silence - "One of my favorite cartoons depicts a large herd of gazelles who reached an impasse on the edge of a cliff. The leader of the herd turns to the gazelle immediately behind him and says, "I don't want to be the leader anymore." Especially in these times, lots of leaders know that feeling! Sometimes you make bad decisions, your predecessor made a wrong turn, or the economy goes south thereby dangling your business over the abyss. Regardless, you're the leader and it's your job to figure out a plan of action. What is the path of leadership when faced with challenging times?
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The 5% Solution
The National Campaign recently hosted a summit that explored ways to reverse the rise in the teen birth rate. Video from the event, which included state and local experts, leaders in digital media, talk show host Maury Povich, actress Kristen Alderson and others is now available on the National Campaign's website.
Watch the video.
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Research Corner
Self Magazine Survey Examines Reasons Behind Unintended Pregnancies Among Young Adults
In its May issue, Self Magazine examined unintended pregnancies among women in their 20's, who account for the majority of abortions and unintended pregnancies in the United States. Birth rates among unmarried women in their 20's are increasing after years of little variation during the 1990's, Self reports.
Click here to read the article.
Trust in Sexual Partners, Length of Sexual Relationships Assciated with Low Condom Use Among Latino Youth
Latino young adults and adolescents in the U.S. are at an increased risk for contracting sexually transmitted infections when compared with their non-Hispanic white counterparts. Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that Latino youth ages 13 to 19 were more than four times as likely than non-Latino white youth to be diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 2005, while Latinos ages 20 to 24 were more than three times as likely to be diagnosed with the virus. In 2006, Latino youth ages 10 to 24 were about two times as likely as non-Latino white youth to be diagnosed with Chlamydia, syphilis or gonorrhea, according to CDC. The prevalence of STIs among Latino youth shows the importance of identifying factors that are associated with condom use, which could influence the likelihood of disease transmission. For the study, Sonya Brady of the University of Minnesota School of Public Health's Division of Epidemiology and Community Health and colleagues examined whether relationship characteristics -- including the length of the sexual relationship, trust in one's sexual partner, perception of a partner's infidelity and one's own sexual concurrency -- are linked with condom use among Latino adolescents and young adults.
Click here for research abstract.
New Publication of School Connectedness from CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH)
School connectedness is the belief by students that the adults and peers at their school care about their learning and about them as individuals. Research indicates that students who feel connected to their school are more likely to engage in healthy behaviors and succeed academically. To help schools enhance this important protective factor, CDC scientists have created a guide that synthesizes available research on school connectedness and outlines strategies for fostering it. School Connectedness: Strategies for Increasing Protective Factors Among Youth identifies six evidence-based strategies that teachers, administrators, school staff, and parents can implement to increase the extent to which students feel connected to school.
Click here to download this publication. |
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Workshops and Events
Classy L.A.D.Y. Workshops
Classy L.A.D.Y. is a sexual health and empowerment program for young women (ages 18-22) sponsored by the Leadership Institute of Columbia College and Clear Vision Seminars & Consulting. They explore topics like healthy relationships, pregnancy, contraception, communication, and goal setting. Ladies are also given the opportunity to relate and discuss issues specific to women in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Weekly sessions are flexible and food is always provided.
For more information contact Schrendria Robinson at (803) 333-0590.
Understanding Infant Adoption
This training is for federally funded health clinic staff and individuals who provide pregnancy information and referrals to women and teens. Also, this training is a mandatory federal grant requirement for all Title X Family Planning personnel who have not previously attended the training.
Cost: Free
Date: June 18
Location: Hampton Inn and Suites
Florence, SC 29501
Click here for more information.
Saving the Next Generation: A Women and Girls Sexual Health Symposium
This event is for adults and young adult (ages 13-17) leaders from Richland County. Lunch and door prizes are included. Admission is free and space is limited. Registration is required. Interested participants must register by June 19 and will be entered to win fashion show tickets.
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Crayton Middle School Auditorium
5000 Clemson Avenue, Columbia, SC
Call the SC HIV/AIDS Council at (803) 254-6644 for more information.
Cuidate!Cuidate! is a Latino-focused, science-based teen pregnancy/HIV prevention curricula sponsored by the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina. APPNC will hold a training on this curricula July 13-15, 2009 at their Durham training site. The cost of the training is $400.00 and includes the curricula and DVD's. Registration closes July 6, 2009.Click here to register. |
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In the News
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Topic at Local MeetingSumter Daily Item - Every year, 3 million unplanned pregnancies take place in the United States. Of those, 1.3 million end in abortion - now the most common surgical procedure in the country. Many of those pregnancies are among teenagers. In fact, by the age of 20, one in seven women will have had an abortion. But organizations like the United Way of Sumter, Lee and Clarendon are fighting those statistics with initiatives like the Diamond Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program. Click here for full story. May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention MonthWBTW - While progress has been made in reducing rates of teen pregnancy in South Carolina, members of the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy say there is still work to be done. The group completed its "Road Show 2009: 15 Days for 15 Years" tour on Thursday. The tour served to raise awareness of teen pregnancy and successful teen pregnancy prevention efforts as Campaign staff met with press outlets and key leaders to inform them of the issue and the consequences teen pregnancy has on South Carolina. Click here to watch video. South Carolinians Need to Invest More in Lowering Teen Pregnancy RatesFlorence Morning News - The South Carolina Campaign To Prevent Teen Pregnancy says the state has the 13th-highest birth rate in the nation among 15- to 19-year-olds despite seeing a 19 percent decrease in teen pregnancies between 1994 and 2004. A two-year increase should be a major concern for every South Carolinian. Click here for full story. The Real Pregnancy CrisisThe Wall Street Journal - Earlier this month, Bristol Palin turned herself into a poster child for the nation's continuing effort to prevent teenage pregnancies. She made the rounds on the morning TV show circuit and spoke at town hall meetings to drive home the point that other teens shouldn't make the same mistake she did. Ms. Palin's campaign could not have come at a better time. Click here to read full story. |
Grants Available
Best Buy Children's Foundation: Community Grants Program
The Best Buy Children's Foundation strengthens communities through the support of national, regional, and local grantmaking programs. The Foundation's Community Grants Program, led by employee committees in each of the company's eight territories across the United States, provides support to local nonprofit organizations that work to build social, academic, leadership, and/or life skills in early adolescents (primarily ages 13-18). Grant amounts average $5,000 to $7,000, and do not exceed $10,000. Eligible organizations must be located within 50 miles of a Best Buy store or distribution center.
Deadline:Requests may be submitted between May 15 and June 15, 2009.
Click here for more information.
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.
Deadline: June 1
Click here for more information.
Violence Prevention Programs Funded for Youth
A Brighter Future for Children and Youth, an initiative of the United Methodist Church, supports nonprofit organizations that address the needs of children and young people age 5 to 18 in the areas of violence prevention, anti-abuse, and relationship abuse. Grants of up to $4,000 are provided to small-scale, community, and church-based programs. Priority is given to programs that have significant involvement of women and youth at the grassroots level.
Deadline: July 1
Click here for more information.
WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others Foundation
The WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others supports grassroots
organizations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico that serve
the overlooked needs of women and children. The Foundation provides
grants of $5,000 to $30,000 for critical health programs, social
services, and education projects that give women and children the
knowledge and tools they need to improve their lives. Examples of
funded programs include food and shelter for the homeless, healthcare
for the poor, after-school programs, career training for under-employed
women, and domestic violence prevention programs. Applications must be
submitted by the second Tuesday of September of each year.
Click here for more information.
Fund for Southern Communities
The Fund for Southern Communities is a public
foundation that supports and unites organizations and donors working to
create just and sustainable communities that are free of oppression and
that embrace and celebrate all people. Through grant-making and
related activities the Fund for Southern Communities fosters social change
initiated by community-based groups in Georgia, North Carolina and South
Carolina.
Click here to visit this organization's website.
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Website of the Week:
CDC's Adolescent Reproductive Health Website
The CDC's Adolescent Reproductive Health Website has recently received a face lift. It features many helpful resources for professionals like data and statistics and publications. The new site also includes a success stories sections, which highlights the SC Campaign's work.
Visit this week's website and check out the success stories.
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DHEC WORKSHOPS & INFO 
The STD/HIV Division is still accepting registration for the following training opportunities: Introduction to Human Sexuality - June 8, 2009 Popular Opinion Leader (POL) - June 16-18, 2009 Location: All trainings are currently scheduled to be held in Columbia. Site locations will be provided in the confirmation letter with directions. For More Information: All communications regarding these trainings should be directed to James Harris, Jr. STD/HIV Division Training Coordinator, at 803-898-0480 or by e-mail at harrisj@dhec.sc.gov. New Fact Sheets
DHEC's STD/HIV Division and the SC HIV Planning Council recently released the SC HIV Prevention Plan. These fact sheets provide pertinent information about priority populations and effective interventions. You can even find updated SC epi profiles. Read the fact sheets. | |
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