Resources
California Department of Public Health, STD Control Branch
The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Branch (STDCB) provides statewide STD consultation, surveillance, educational, screening, and mobile clinic programs aimed at the prevention, treatment, and interruption of sexually transmitted diseases.
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TeenSource
TeenSource provides sexual health information for youth to encourage informed decision making. This site includes The Hookup, a free weekly sex and life advice text-messaging service for anyone 13-24.
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Scarleteen.com
Scarleteen is an independent, grassroots sexuality education and support organization and website for teens. Founded in 1998, Scarleteen.com provides comprehensive articles, guides, and fact sheets as well as interactive services, outreach, mentorship and leadership.
National Center for Youth Law
This site provides legal resources on teens’ rights for providers of adolescent sexual health services.
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SEICUS
SIECUS-the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States – provides information and training opportunities for educators, health professionals, parents, and communities on comprehensive education about sexuality and Public Policy work to secure sound public policies on sexuality-related issues.
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Religious Institute on Sexual Morality, Justice, and Healing AN OPEN LETTER TO RELIGIOUS LEADERS ON ADOLESCENT SEXUALITY
A faith-based approach to adolescent sexuality grounded in developing the moral agency of teenagers.
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Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health
Trains a select group of physicians to teach other providers about the best practices for adolescent reproductive healthcare.
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Center for Research on Adolescent Health and Development
The Center for Research on Adolescent Health and Development conducts research, evaluation, and policy studies on adolescent health and youth development.
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California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom
Provides resources and tips to encourage communication about sex between parents and their teens. Includes a list of recommended books, related web site links, and a Spanish language section.
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Answer
A national organization dedicated to providing and promoting comprehensive sexuality education to young people and the adults who teach them.
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Reproductive Health
Recent News & Research
This brief is the first in a series of policy updates and case studies associated with the multi-year evaluation of the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center (MSAHC), which provides comprehensive health services to adolescents and young adults ages 10-24 in…
Young Adult Preventive Health Care Guidelines: There But Can’t Be Found
In the context of increasing attention on young adult health and healthcare, NAHIC researchers (in UCSF’s Division of Adolescent Medicine) examined existing adolescent and adult professional guidelines relevant to young adults. They analyzed these guidelines, with special emphasis on the…
According to this study, teens who received information only about abstinence were less likely than others to have sought out the services that are necessary to improving their sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Even among sexually experienced teens, the data…
Recent Publications
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.
CA Adolescent Data Set
Recently updated with 2010 data, this is a collection of county-specific data about the health status of adolescents in Excel format
Data Tables
The ASHWG Data for Adolescent Births, AIDS and STD are now updated with 2009 data
Provider Resource
Understanding Confidentiality and Minor Consent in California
Upcoming Events
Promoting the Sexual and Reproductive Health of Youth in Foster Care
This training takes places Friday, March 23, 2012, 10:00AM-noon at the Center for the Vulnerable Child, 5275 Claremont Avenue, Oakland. Caregivers, child welfare, and health professionals will:
Learn about the sexual and reproductive health of youth in foster care
How…
This training takes places Friday, April 27, 2012, 10:00AM-noon at the Center for the Vulnerable Child, 5275 Claremont Avenue, Oakland.
This training provides:
An introduction to the theory and principles of Positive Youth development, such as understanding resilience and internal…
Panel Discussion and Launch of Public Awareness Campaign
CAHC invites you to a panel discussion and the launch of a public awareness campaign on January 31st at 11am to prevent abuse in teen relationships. Panelists include Elizabeth Miller, Lisa Fujie Parks and Melanie M. Natividad. The event takes…
