Press Statements

A new report released today from national nonprofit  Advocates for Youth and reproductive and sexual health virtual clinic Hey Jane indicates that the majority of young people around the country…

While today is an important milestone in the fight for comprehensive Title IX protections, the Department of Education must also finalize its guidance safeguarding transgender students’ access to at…

Advocates condemns the Ohio legislature for the passage of a series of anti-transgender bills, over the override of Gov. DeWine.  We are deeply saddened by the trauma and discrimination Ohio…

The brief argues that Idaho’s recently passed Abortion Travel Ban, §18-623, exacerbates existing barriers young people in the state face when attempting to seek abortion care and actively harms the…

The Act, which purports to extend resources for pregnant and parenting students, fails to expand meaningful accommodations for students and includes anti-abortion framing.

Yesterday, the Biden administration announced it will not release its proposed updates to Title IX until March of 2024 – a full year after it missed its first deadline. President…

As organizations that are deeply invested in the safety and health of young people, especially those who are most marginalized, Advocates for Youth and SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change…

“Parents understand that attacking vulnerable students is wrong and shouldn’t be any school board’s mission,” said Debra Hauser, President, Advocates for Youth.  “We’re glad, but not surp…

The vote is a testament to the work of advocates and organizers in Ohio, and to the young people mobilizing every day to protect and expand abortion access for all.…