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May 2005 update on new publications, actions you can take, and more!
Advocates for Youth's e-News Update
Stop Government Censorship in Hollywood
Take Positive Action for Responsible Television (Take P.A.R.T.) to support accurate sexual health information and positive images on television.
Government intimidation of Hollywood has made many networks nervous about providing sexual health information and storylines in their programming. Some have begun to censor themselves—concerned about the ambiguity of FCC regulations and fearful of the tactics of an administration intent on promoting ignorance to keep young people from engaging in sex before marriage. But, many in Hollywood have had the courage to take a stand!
This month The Media Project and Advocates for Youth recognize Law and Order: SVU, Summerland, and Judging Amy for their honest, accurate depictions of adolescent sexual health on TV. Write to the broadcasters and the FCC to express your support of accurate sexual health information on television. Tell these shows you support and applaud their efforts!
- Law & Order: SVU's "Intoxicated" showed the importance of protecting minors' right to confidential health care.
- Summerland's "The Pleiades" showed the importance of teens talking with trusted adults about sex.
- Judging Amy's "The New Normal" offered safer sex messaging and a depiction of the importance of living a full life when HIV-positive.
 Protest the FDA's Decision to Limit Young Women's Access to Emergency Contraception
Ultra conservative politicians have already denied young people access to information. Now they're limiting young women's access to emergency birth control, too. Do you need an outlet to express your frustration with this hypocrisy?
Sign a petition protesting the FDA's decision to limit young women's access to emergency contraception online at http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/youth/advocacy/yan/ec/petition.htm
How Can I Talk About ...? The Best Friends Program Assessment
Advocates for Youth recognizes there is a need for useful information to help colleagues talk about important issues playing out in the media each and every day. These analyses and talking points provide helpful facts and context relating to adolescent sexual health issues currently in the news.
This month Advocates focuses on the recently released study claiming that girls who are enrolled in the Best Friends abstinence-only program are substantially less likely to engage in premarital sex than peers who are not in the program. Read Advocates' analysis and talking points related to the Best Friends program assessment online at http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/news/talkingpoints/bestfriends.htm
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