Words Matter: A Guide to Inclusive Language for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health October 2024 Language shapes our world, and the words we choose can build bridges or barriers. That’s why, across fields and industries, experts agree: Words matter. Words … Read More
Gina Desiderio
Communicating About Adolescent Sexual Health: Messaging That Moves
Communicating About Adolescent Sexual Health: Messaging That Moves 2017 As an expert in efforts to improve students’ sexual health, you see your work in a different light than many of the people whose support you need to sustain your 1308 … Read More
Gina Desiderio
2023 Annual Report
2023 AnnualReport Taking Care & Taking Action From Our President & CEO Janet Max, MPH, CHES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUKhErmZa7Y In the 2023 fiscal year (October 2022 through September 2023), we added new staff to our team, launched our research to practice center, … Read More
Gina Desiderio
2022 Annual Report
2022 AnnualReport Daring to Dream From Our President & CEO Janet Max, MPH, CHES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIq_cF67UHQ We know that these last few years haven’t been easy. We’ve collectively adapted to pandemic life, shifting our work to adapt to remote work, and … Read More
Gina Desiderio
2021 Annual Report
2021 AnnualReport Collaboration in times of crisis From Our President & CEO Janet Max, MPH, CHES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TTrc-O8-40 Our 2021 annual report remembers and celebrates our accomplishments, not the least of which is how we’ve been able to collaborate and work … Read More
Gina Desiderio
Maryland Human Trafficking Initiative
Featured Project Maryland Human Trafficking Initiative This initiative was established to improve statewide coordination & multidisciplinary collaboration in responding to human trafficking involving children & youth. Where We Started Healthy Teen Network supported the Maryland Human Trafficking Initiative. This initiative … Read More
Gina Desiderio
2020 Annual Report
2020 AnnualReport Connecting Together From Afar From Our President & CEO Janet Max, MPH, CHES https://youtu.be/4wVQJr7s3y0 Our 2020 annual report remembers and celebrates our accomplishments, not the least of which is how we’ve been able to adapt our services and … Read More
Gina Desiderio
Activate Collective
2020 – 2022 Activate Collective Bridging the gap between research and practice What It Is From 2020 to 2022, Healthy Teen Network partnered with Child Trends and Chapin Hall to develop and disseminate research-based practice resources for professionals who work with … Read More
Gina Desiderio
Sex Education Collaborative Training Hub
Sex Education Collaborative Training Hub As a member of the Sex Education Collaborative (SEC), Healthy Teen Network is pleased to share the Sex Education Training Hub, an online searchable tool offering a wide variety of professional development offerings for sex educators … Read More
Gina Desiderio
HPV: Answering the FAQs You Hear from Young People
Tip Sheet HPV Answering the FAQs You Hear from Young People Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common STI in the United States but perhaps one of the most misunderstood. To prepare you to talk with young people about HPV, … Read More
Gina Desiderio
About the Young Parents Logic Model
Featured Project Young Parents Logic Model Your tool to design and improve holistic programs and services to meet the unique needs of young parents. Where We Started Many programs have attempted to improve outcomes for young people who are pregnant … Read More
Gina Desiderio
ReSHAPING
Featured Project ReSHAPING A partnership to bring you the latest research in one place. Where We Started ReSHAPING began as an informal research alliance that met to discuss opportunities for joint manuscripts, presentations, trainings and potential projects. With funding from the Annie … Read More
Gina Desiderio
Know Your Audience
Know Your Audience 2017 This tip sheet gives ways to find common ground with stakeholders and elected officials. The goal is to have better communication and educate others on your cause. It’s important to know your audience, so you can… … Read More
Gina Desiderio
Finding Common Ground
Finding Common Ground: An Overview on Key Conservative Principles to Support Shared Goals for Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health 2017 With a focus on shared goals, we can work together to improve outcomes for all young people. This issue brief … Read More