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Important Dates
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3/17- MFPA Conference Call
3/30-31- Montana Family Planning Training (Fairmont)
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Quote of the Week
Nothing is too small to know. And nothing is too big to attempt.
~ William Van Horne
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| Montana Family Planning Training | | Montana Family Planning Training
Make sure to reserve your room by Friday March 11th.
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| U.S. Unintended Pregnancy Rate Falls to 30-Year low | |  U.S. UNINTENDED PREGNANCY RATE FALLS
TO 30-YEAR LOW; DECLINES SEEN IN ALMOST ALL GROUPS, BUT DISPARITIES REMAIN
Decline May Be Driven by Increase in Use of
Highly Effective Contraceptive Methods
A new analysis from the Guttmacher Institute, just published in the New England Journal of Medicine, shows that the U.S. unintended pregnancy rate declined substantially between 2008 and 2011. According to "Declines in Unintended Pregnancy in the United States, 2008-2011," by Lawrence B. Finer and Mia R. Zolna, there were 45 unintended pregnancies for every 1,000 women aged 15-44 in 2011, down from 54 per 1,000 in 2008. The 2011 rate was the lowest observed in three decades. Although unintended pregnancy rates have declined among nearly all demographic groups examined, disparities still remain, particularly for poor women and women of color.
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| Steep Drop in Unintended Pregnancy | | STEEP DROP IN UNINTENDED PREGNANCY IS BEHIND THE 2008-2011 U.S. ABORTION DECLINE
Improved Contraceptive Use Likely the
Key Driver; Evidence Contradicts Claim that Fewer Women Chose Abortion
New research shows that the 2008-2011 abortion decline was driven by a steep drop in the unintended pregnancy rate, which in turn is most plausibly explained by improved contraceptive use. This new evidence has major implications for the U.S. abortion debate, argues a new Guttmacher Policy Review analysis. The findings not only affirm that contraceptive use is a highly effective way to reduce abortion incidence, but also strongly contradict explanations for the decline put forth by opponents of abortion rights.
A Guttmacher Institute study just published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) shows that the U.S. unintended pregnancy rate declined 18% between 2008 and 2011, to its lowest level in three decades. The NEJM study also finds a substantial drop in unplanned births and no change in the proportion of unintended pregnancies ending in abortion. The authors point out that contraceptive use improved during the same period.
"These findings provide significant new clarity for the U.S. abortion debate," says Joerg Dreweke, author of the accompanying policy analysis. "We now know that abortion declined primarily because of fewer unintended pregnancies, and not because fewer women decided to end an unwanted pregnancy. Improved contraceptive use is likely the key driver of the decline."
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| Faces of Human Trafficking | | |
 Faces of Human Trafficking
Office of Justice Programs Office for Victims of Crime: This nine-part video series is designed to help raise awareness of human trafficking. The series addresses sex and labor trafficking, multidisciplinary approaches to serving victims of human trafficking, juvenile victims of human trafficking, effective victim services, victims' legal needs, and voices of survivors. A discussion guide, fact sheets, and posters accompany the video series and can be used to augment trainings and generate discussion.
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| Promoting Protective Factors Fact Sheets | |  Fact Sheets on Promoting Protective Factors for ACYF Populations
US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families: A new series of fact sheets for practitioners reviews current research linking protective factors to well-being for five at-risk populations served by the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF):
Victims of Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Teens' Social Media Use | |  Teens' Social Media Use: How They Connect and What It Means for Health
US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Adolescent Health: Social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook are prominent in the lives of adolescents, and they're not just for talking with friends: adolescents use social media to express themselves and find information. This summary looks at their habits, the risks and benefits of social media use, and identifies resources to keep youth safe online.
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Using Social Media to Increase Teens' Access to Your Services
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Using Social Media to Increase Teens' Access
to Your Services
ABOUT THE TRAINING
Because more than 8 in 10 American teens look for health information online, family planning and other health clinics have an opportunity to develop a vibrant and robust online presence to successfully reach adolescents. However, many public health agencies have little to no online presence, thereby missing these opportunities to reach potential adolescent clients.
This training will increase knowledge about how adolescents access health information and enable participants to identify considerations in creating a social media outreach strategy. It will also provide tools and guidance to create a safe and engaging social media presence.
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| The Case for Condom Education | |  The Case for Condom Education
(PDF)
Despite the need -- and widespread support for sex education -- condom demonstrations are often treated as controversial. This article makes the case for condom demonstrations and practice as part of a larger sexual health program.
Featuring a video made by and for youth, this page also includes condom-related resources for educators and teens.
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