Sexuality and Teens
Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault Services
http://www.capcsac.org/childabuse/sexual_abuse.html
The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides a wide range of prevention and education services related to child abuse; good basic site for information about child abuse.
http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/
The National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse are services of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The mission of the Clearinghouses is to connect professionals and concerned citizens to practical, timely, and essential information on programs, research, legislation, and statistics to promote the safety, permanency, and well being of children and families.
http://www.rainn.org/
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Inside, you’ll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more.
Sex Education
http://www.childtrends.org/index.cfm
Child Trends is a 26-year-old nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to improving the lives of children by conducting research and providing science-based information to improve the decisions, programs, and policies that affect children and their families. Once you get to the site, click on the link for reports and information on adolescent sexual behavior.
http://www.themediaproject.com/facts/behavior/
The Media Project provides services to the entertainment industry regarding sex information and education. Since many television and film projects use the Media Project to gather current information about sex and sexuality, this is a good source for parents who want to know up-to-date information about teens and sex and want to know what sorts of information is being supplied to the media. Their services include a HELPline, tailored meetings, and industry-wide informational briefings.
http://www.siecus.com
SIECUS—the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States—has served as the national voice for sexuality education, sexual health, and sexual rights for over 40 years. SIECUS affirms that sexuality is a fundamental part of being human, one that is worthy of dignity and respect. They advocate for the right of all people to accurate information, comprehensive education about sexuality, and sexual health services. |
