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PRESS STATEMENT: ARHP Applauds Introduction of Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act
Wayne C. Shields
President and CEO
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP)
- Comprehensive sexuality education vital for today’s youth -
For Immediate Release
February 10, 2005
Washington, DC
Contact: Ann McCall
Phone: (202) 466-3825
E-mail: communications@arhp.org
The current abstinence-only-until-marriage approach to sexuality education in the United States is deceiving our youth. A recent report by Rep. Waxman (D-CA) demonstrated that many of these programs teach factually incorrect and misleading information to young people. In addition, recent studies have called into question the effectiveness of these programs.
The REAL Act will ensure that young people receive medically accurate and scientifically sound information. A more comprehensive approach to sexuality education empowers youth, arms them with information to protect themselves, which then allows them to make wise decisions about their health and well-being.
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The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) is the leading
source for trusted medical education and information on reproductive and sexual
health. ARHP educates health care providers, informs consumers, and helps shape
public policy. ARHP is a non-profit membership association composed of highly
qualified and committed experts in reproductive health. ARHP members are health
professionals in clinical practice, education, research, and advocacy and they
include physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse midwives,
researchers, educators, pharmacists, and other professionals in reproductive
health. To learn more, visit: http://www.arhp.org.
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