G-CAPP Policy and Advocacy News

New Research Identifies Effective Prevention Programs
The most comprehensive review to date of evaluation research for programs to prevent teen pregnancy and STDs has recently been released by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.

The report, "Emerging Answers 2007" by researcher Douglas Kirby, identifies 15 programs with strong evidence of success in preventing teen pregnancy and STDs. The programs include sex education, community service, and parent-teen programs. To download a summary of the report and learn more about the programs click here.

Teen Pregnancy and School Success
Teen pregnancy is a leading reason for school drop out among girls, and educational failure is a key predictor of teen pregnancy. Therefore, preventing teen pregnancy and improving educational outcomes in our state go hand in hand. For more information about what parents, communities and schools can do, see the G-CAPP Policy Brief Teen Pregnancy and School Success.

Save the Date for the 2008 G-CAPP Legislative Reception
Plan to join G-CAPP at our 2008 Legislative Reception, taking place on February 27th from 5:00–7:00PM at the Georgia Freight Depot. This annual event is an important opportunity to thank state legislators and officials who work to support Georgia's adolescents, and to share our policy priorities with state leaders during the legislative session. More information will be coming soon.

G-CAPP Fast Fact
In conjunction with World AIDS Day 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that STD rates are on the rise in the US. The CDC estimates that approximately 19 million new infections occur each year, almost half of them among young people ages 15 to 24.

Source: 2006 CDC STD Surveillance Report.