Do abstinence programs work? / Christine Watkins, book editor.
| Other author | Watkins, Christine, 1951- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Detroit : Greenhaven Press, [2014] |
| Description | 131 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | At issue. Teen issues At issue. Teen issues. ^A769711 |
| Contents | Abstinence education programs are effective / Christine Kim and Robert Rector -- Abstinence education programs are not effective / The Healthy Colorado Youth Alliance and the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States -- Abstinence is the best policy in preventing teen pregnancy / US House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce -- Abstinence-only programs are ineffective in preventing teen pregnancy / Kathrin F. Stanger-Hall and David W. Hall -- Abstinence sex education programs should receive federal funding / National Abstinence Education Association -- Comprehensive sex education programs should receive federal funding / Jendayi Phillip -- Most US parents favor abstinence sex education programs / National Abstinence Education Foundation -- Abstinence education programs incorporate shame and guilt / Calah Alexander -- Abstinence education programs do not incorporate shame and guilt / Valerie Huber and Greg Pfundstein -- Sex education should be taught at home as well as in schools / AVERT -- Abstinence programs isolate LGBTQ youth / Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States -- Sex education policy needs to be revised / Andrew Jenkins -- Parents should be more open and honest about teenage sexuality / Amanda Marcotte. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2013050904 |
| ISBN | 9780737768282 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0737768282 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9780737768299 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0737768290 (pbk.) |
| Stock number | 1376282 QBI |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ800.15 .D62 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |