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Early Childhood Adversity, Toxic Stress, and the Role of the Pediatrician: Translating Developmental Science Into Lifelong Health

This policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics addresses early childhood adversity, toxic stress, and the role of the pediatrician.…


Human Papillomavirus Vaccine and Sexual Behavior Among Adolescent and Young Women

This study highlights disparities in HPV vaccine initiation by insurance status among girls/women aged 15-24 years and by race/ethnicity among women aged over 19 years. No association was found between HPV vaccination and risky sexual behavior.…


Positive Youth, Healthy Adults: Does Positive Well-being in Adolescence Predict Better Perceived Health and Fewer Risky Health Behaviors in Young Adulthood?

This study demonstrates that positive well-being during adolescence predicts better perceived general health and fewer risky health behaviors during young adulthood. Aligned with the goals of the positive youth development perspective, promoting and nurturing positive well-being during the transition from…


In-Store Calorie Signs Reduce Teenage Sugary Drink Consumption

This study found that signs with calorie information reduced the probability of adolescents buying sugary beverages by approximately 40% in comparison to providing no calorie information. The most effective sign provided a physical activity equivalent and reduced the chances of…


Bullying in Schools: An Overview

This bulletin examines the connection between different types and frequencies of bullying, truancy, and student achievement, and whether students’ engagement in school mediates these factors. It discusses the results of three studies conducted in 2007 at the National Center for…


Youth Awareness of a Minor’s Right to Access Reproductive Health Services Independently

Recent data from the Section of Family Planning & Contraceptive Research suggests that youth need more information about their ability to access reproductive health care services on their own. This brief highlights findings from a recent study conducted in spring…


Upcoming Events

Helping Schools Address the HIV and STDs Prevention Needs of Heterosexual and LGBTQQ Youth

This training takes places Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 8:30AM-4:30PM at the California Endowment Conference Center in downtown Oakland.  This event is sponsored by the Alameda County STDs  Community Interventions Program (SCIP),  the California Adolescent Health Collaborative, the  Alameda County  Maternal,…

 
Southern California Sexual Health Summit

The Southern California Sexual Health Collaborative will be hosting a Sexual Health Summit on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the California Endowment in Downtown Los Angeles.
This event is a time to share programs, ideas and best practices with colleagues across…

 
California School Health Centers Association (CSHC) Conference

CSHC’s annual conference takes place March 12-13 in Sacramento. This year’s conference will be a statewide event. Workshops will range from youth-led research and leadership programs to how to start, sustain, or expand services, improve student health and learning, and…

 
Sex::Tech Conference

The 5th annual ISIS conference on new media, youth and sexual health takes place in San Francisco April 1-3, 2012.  Find out more.…

 

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ASHWG Core Competencies

Developed by the Adolescent Sexual Health Working Group (ASHWG), these resources are specifically intended for adult providers and educators of adolescent sexual and reproductive health.

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CA Adolescent Data Set

A collection of county-specific data about the health status of adolescents in Excel format

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Data Tables

The ASHWG Data for Adolescent Births, AIDS and STD are now updated with 2009 data

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Provider Resource

Understanding Confidentiality and Minor Consent in California

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HEART Primer

Check out our Healthcare Education, Assessment & Response Tool for Teen Relationships (HEART) Primer.

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