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DATING VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER
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Twenty percent of teenage girls and young women have experienced some form of dating violence -- controlling, abusive, and aggressive behavior in a romantic relationship.
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THE
RANGE OF TEENAGE SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
NORMAL RANGE
YELLOW FLAGS
Although many of these are not necessarily outside the range of behavior exhibited in teen peer groups, some evaluation and response is desirable in order to support healthy and responsible attitudes and behavior.
RED FLAGS
STOP Illegal behaviors defined by law
NOTE: Bestial porn is illegal under current federal obscenity codes. Bestiality is specifically illegal in 30 states. Animal abuse/cruelty laws have been and can be used in all states. In other words, there are NO states where bestiality is legal.
Information provided by Missouri Division of Family Services.
RESOURCES: Help, Support, Education, Advocacy
Campaign for Our Children ~ Promotes campaigns on adolescent preventive health issues.
JONAH (Jews Offering New Alternatives to Homosexuality) ~ International organization that educates the Jewish community about the prevention, intervention, and healing of the underlying issues causing same-sex attractions.
National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality ~ Secular group of psychologists, psychiatrists and counselors providing psychological therapy to homosexuals who desire to modify their sexual orientation.
National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy ~ Education, support, and advocacy organization that promotes values, behavior and policies that reduce both teen pregnancy and unplanned pregnancy among young adults.
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention ~ One of the centers of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), NCHHSTP works to prevent and control HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB through prevention research and programs.
Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays ~ Support for families touched by homosexuality, information on sexual orientation, and advocacy for the ex-gay community.
PFLAG - Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays ~ Support, education, and advocacy to promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families, and friends.
Sex Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) ~ Disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices. Take their survey on talking with kids about sexuality.
Adolescent Sexual Health in Europe and the U.S. -- Why the Difference? ~ Teen sexual health outcomes (i.e., pregnancy, birth, abortion, STDs) are much more positive in the three European countries than in the U.S.
Boys More Likely Pressured on Sex ~ One in three teen boys reports feeling peer pressure to have sex, and the majority of teens say that while waiting to have sex is a nice idea, nobody really does it.
Buying Into Sexy ~ Sex has always sold, but now it’s children that are buying. Tweens, kids aged 8 to 14, are a hot target for companies. And now more than ever, sex is being used to get their dollars.
Closeness to Mother Can Delay First Instance of Sexual Intercourse Among Younger Teens ~ Teens are less likely to start having sex when their mothers are involved in their lives, have a close relationship with them, and stress the importance of education.
Communication About Sexuality ~ Strategies for talking to teens about sex.
From Father to Son - J.R.R. Tolkien on Sex ~ Tolkien dearly loved his children, and he left a literary legacy in the form of letters. Many of these letters were written to his sons, and these letters represent, not only a hallmark of literary quality, but a treasure of Christian teaching on matters of manhood, marriage, and sex.
Gender Identity Disorder in Children ~ Generally, the histories of men engaging in same-sex behaviors reveal a history of cumulative problems: significant peer rejection, low self-esteem, a distant father, an overprotective or controlling mother, victimization by bullies, or sexual abuse.
Getting Your Kids to Say "No" in the New Millennium When You Said "Yes" in the Last Millennium ~ It's ALL sex education.
Going Straight ~ Revered by the religious right and bolstered by a supposedly scientific theory, a new wave of therapist-gurus claim they can 'cure' homosexuality. Their success rate is hotly contested.
The Great Nature-Nurture Debate ~ Chapter 7 of Straight & Narrow? Compassion and Clarity in the Homosexuality Debate by Thomas E. Schmidt.
Helping Children Develop Healthy Sexual Behavior and Attitudes ~ Although you can't always monitor what your kids will see, hear and do, you can take proactive steps by speaking and communicating with them on a regular basis. How do we do this? Look your children in the eyes, tell them that you love them, open your mouth and begin talking.
Is childhood becoming oversexed? ~ Child development experts worry that such a sex-saturated culture encourages children and young adults to define themselves mainly by how sexy they are, and to see sex as the most important quality in a successful relationship.
Just The Facts ~ Statistics about the impact of homophobia on gay and lesbian youth.
Kinsey As He Really Was ~ Kinsey was a tortured soul fighting his internal demons while soliciting data on the sexual molestation of young children -- and filming any number of persons involved in any number of perverted sex acts.
The Lost Children of Rockdale County ~ A syphilis outbreak in an affluent community uncovers the hidden lives of troubled teens.
The Merchants of Cool ~ Frontline's report on the creators and marketers of popular teen culture.
More Sex Partners Mean More Trouble for Teenage Girls ~ Teenage girls who have sex with more than one partner in a short period of time are likely to engage in other risk behaviors such as fighting, binge drinking, smoking cigarettes, using cocaine or sniffing glue.
My Child is Gay! Now What Do I Do? ~ Bewildered? Confused? Angry? Feeling guilty? Worried? Believe me, you're not alone. As the gay community comes out of the closet, parents by the hundreds of thousands are discovering that they are the parents of gay youth. This can be a crisis or an opportunity, it's all up to you.
Paraphilias ~ Paraphilias are sometimes referred to as sexual deviations or perversions and include fantasies, behaviors, or sexual urges focusing on unusual objects, activities, or situations.
Parental Involvement in Minors' Abortions (pdf) ~ State information on laws requiring parental consent, parental notification, or no involvement.
Preventing Teen Pregnancy ~ Stop adult men having sex with young girls!
The Role of Free Agency in Sexual Identity Development (pdf) ~ This paper considers the role of choice and free will in shaping sexual orientation and behavior.
Sexually active girls' lament: Why didn't I wait? ~ Many researchers who study adolescent depression speculate that something about dating is toxic to girls' health. When teen girls have sex, it's because there's a relationship, or so they think. And teen boys with surging hormones will say nothing to dissuade them. Consequently, girls become more emotionally invested than their partners. When the relationship ends, girls generally have a harder time healing. Sex just deepens the wound.
Should Sexually Active Minors Have a Right to Privacy? ~ If one views sexual activity among minors as relatively harmless or trivial, then the issue is easy -- do not report teenage sex. There is no good reason to do so as it compromises privacy, and it can lead to terrible results. But if one honestly views teenage sex as harmful for the teen involved (e.g., sexual abuse), then the issue becomes much more difficult.
Teenage 'daisy chain' sex alert ~ Daisy-chaining is groups of older teens going to one another's homes and having sex with a group of partners.
Teens' Online Lingo ~ Shorthand text messages can hide inappropriate behavior.
Teens unaware of sexually transmitted diseases until they catch one ~ Teenagers who know little about STDs are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior and to delay the treatment of STDs. And the consequences are severe. Genital herpes, for example, cannot be cured. Genital warts can render a woman more susceptible to cervical cancer, and chlamydia can lead to infertility.
Three Well-Kept Secrets About Abortion ~ Post-Abortion Stress Syndrome, Abortion-Breast Cancer Link, and Racism.
Towards Reclaiming the Symbol of the Family of God: Identity and Sexuality ~ This article examines the question, "Can I belong in a community and have my identity and sexuality supported and upheld?"
Watching Sex on Television Predicts Adolescent Initiation of Adolescent Sexual Behavior ~ The American Academy of Pediatrics has suggested that portrayals of sex on TV may contribute to precocious adolescent sex.
What's a Parent To Do? ~ Parent-child relationships are difficult to work through when a family becomes aware of a child’s homosexuality. There aren’t easy answers, shortcuts, or magical cures. There is, however, the opportunity for great healing. Also read Advice for Parents of Gay Children.
Youth and HIV/AIDS: Can We Avoid Catastrophe? ~ Of the over 60 million people who have been infected with HIV in the past 20 years, about half became infected between the ages of 15 and 24. |
