Did You Know...
72% (8,285) of reported Chlamydia cases in CT in 2007 were among young people aged 10-24. Left untreated, Chlamydia is a major contributor to infertility later in life. 57% (1,329) of reported Gonorrhea cases in CT in 2007 were among young people aged 10-24.
Source: State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 2007
Healthy Teens Connecticut supports legislation requiring a graduation requirement of one credit in health education, including developmentally-appropriate comprehensive sexuality education. According to a recent poll conducted by Lake Research, 83% of Connecticut voters agree that with mounting pressure on teens, sex education that includes abstinence and birth control can't be put off. What is comprehensive sex education?
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Parents
Learn how to keep your kids healthy and safe. |
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Educators
Help young people get the best information to make responsible choices about sex. |
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Policymakers
Support programs that provide age appropriate sex education to students and programs that train teachers or educate parents on providing sexuality education to their children. |
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Teens
Speak up, share your stories and take action to guarantee your right to sex education. |
Latest News
STD a Crisis NL and Groton Cannot Ignore
The Day, March 9, 2010
Abstinence-Only Sex Education Doesn't Work
The Hartford Courant, February 25, 2009
Sex Ed 101: The WSJ Weighs In on Abstinence Pledges
Columbia Journalism Review, January 7, 2009
Report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicating teen birthrates have risen significantly in 26 states
Centers fof Disease Control, January 7, 2009
Finding Common ground on how to best prevent teen pregnancies
theday.com, January 7, 2009
Common ground in the battle over teen pregnancies in New London
theday.com, January 5, 2009 (requires free registration to view)
Another study confirms virginity pledges don’t work
The Guttmacher Institute, December 30, 2008