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NEW Resource

Opportunity Knocks: Using Teachable Moments to Convey Safer Sex Messages to Young People

With accurate information and adequate support, young people can make healthy and responsible decisions about having sex and using contraception. Adults can be most effective by providing the information and support needed to promote responsible decision-making in youth and help ensure transition to adulthood is safe and healthy.

Click here to view the resource, Opportunity Knocks.

NEW Policy Brief

"Keeping Pregnant and Parenting Students from Dropping Out: A Guide for Policymakers and Schools"
Created by Healthy Teen Network and the National Women's Law Center, this policy brief explains how pregnant and parenting students are protected from discrimination under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972.

For more information, click here.

NEW Member Benefits

Sex, Etc. is an award-winning national magazine and Web site on sexual health that is written by teens, for teens. It is part of the Teen-to-Teen Sexuality Education Project developed by Answer (formerly the Network for Family Life Education), a leading national organization dedicated to providing and promoting comprehensive sexuality education.

HTN members will receive a 10% discount on Sex, Etc subscriptions. Visit the Members Only section for more information.

Online Course: Sexuality ABCs (Abstinence, Birth Control and Condoms)" uses fun and engaging online techniques—such as podcasts, flash animation, videos, threaded discussions and interactive games—to help participants understand trends in adolescent sexual behavior and more.

HTN members will receive a $15 discount on registration. Visit the Members Only section for more information.

Not a Member? Click here to learn about benefits to Becoming a member of Healthy Teen Network.

Healthy Teen Network has Moved!

Effective March 3, 2008, please contact Healthy Teen Network using the following information:

1501 St. Paul St., Suite 124
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 685-0410
Fax: (410) 685-0481 or (410) 685-0482

Save the Date for 2008!

Healthy Teen Network's 2008 National Conference will address the increasing diversity of today's youth and ways that professionals can effectively address the challenges this poses.

The theme will be Speaking Many Languages: Respecting Diversity, Believing in Equity.

Dates: October 29-November 1, 2008
Location: Albuquerque, NM

To sign up for conference updates, visit the Healthy Teen Network conference site and enter your email address in the box that says "Join Our Email List."

What's New from Healthy Teen Network?

NEW Publications

NEW "FAST" Fact Sheets: Quick fact sheets on such topics as the unique needs of young fathers, the role of supportive housing, the needs of children born to teen parents, and more.

NEW Online and Print Advertising Opportunities: Advertise on HTN's website, e-gram, spotlight or in our various print publications for a great low price. Sponsoring, exhibiting and other opportunities also available.

National Observances for December