Archive for April, 2008

Let Your Voice Be Heard

Copy this letter, sign and send to kspegal@ppeci.org or fax to 359-2683. Your letter will be added to the postcards and then be hand delivered to the governor and your representative.

Dear Governor Blagojevich:

Reject Title V dollars in Illinois!

Illinois possesses public investment in abstinence-only programs. the health of Illinois youth depends on their ability to make informed healthy choices. Abstinence-only programs have been found to be insufficient, inaccurate and ineffective. the abstinence-only experiment has failed.

Name ____________________________

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Comments (0) Posted by kspegal on April 14, 2008

"The American Psychological Association states that comprehensive sexuality education programs—those that provide information, encourage abstinence, promote condom use for those who are sexually active, encourage fewer sexual partners, educate about the importance of early identification and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and teach sexual communication skills—are the most effective in keeping sexually active adolescents disease-free.¹

1. Committee on Psychology and AIDS, AMerican Psychological Association. Based on Research, Comprehensive Sex Education is More Effective at Stopping the Spread of HIV Infection, Says APA Committee [Press Release]. Washington, D.C.: APA, 2005.