The Public Information Services department works to provide staff, initiative partners, and the public with the best and most current information about adolescent reproductive and sexual health and related topics.

Web sites

Advocates believes that with the increase of technology, the internet has become an important way for people to receive information. The main Advocates for Youth Web site is a comprehensive portal of information on adolescent reproductive and sexual health issues. The Web site includes Advocates’ latest publications, campaigns, policy initiatives, and information about issues relevant to ensuring young people have access to honest sexual health information and confidential sexual health services.

In 1997, Advocates began harnessing the power of the Internet to reach youth in high-risk situations—including youth of color and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) youth with culturally relevant information, support, and community-based referral. In addition to the organizational Web site, Advocates for Youth hosts five other Web sites:

• Ambientejoven.org – for Spanish speaking lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people.
• Amplifyyourvoice.org – an online activism and information portal for youth and other activists in the field
• Morningafterinfo.org – for the South Carolina Emergency Contraception Initiative
• MySistahs.org – by and for young women of color
• YouthResource.org – by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people

The Research Center

There is a wealth of information available to support the work of educators, program administrators, and health care providers.  But finding accurate, current, peer-reviewed information can be challenging.  Check out the Research Center for the latest peer-reviewed, scholarly information in the field.

Publications

The Public Information Services Department provides hard copies or downloadable files of Advocates’ science-based, rigorously researched fact sheets, curricula, policy briefs, brochures, and other materials. Advocates for Youth's publications include information on involving communities to improve programs and policies for youth, uncovering the facts about adolescent sexual health, involving youth in peer education and activism, and educating young people about reproductive and sexual health. Go to the publications section to see a list of all of Advocates for Youth’s publications.

Contact the Public Information Services department at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you need assistance with any of the following:

• Question about our Web site
• Assistance with research or locating scientific materials
• General question about adolescent sexual and reproductive health or a related topic
• Request for copyright permission to use, adapt, or distribute Advocates’ publications
• Ordering Advocates’ publications
• Downloading Advocates’ publications

Contact

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director, Public Information Services
P: 202.419.3420
F: 202.419.1448
Advocates for Youth
2000 M Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20036