Sentences with phrase «for abstinence»

Federal funds for abstinence only education programs have increased from $ 73 million in 2001 to $ 204 million in 2008.

A long time advocate for abstinence education, Congressman Souder discusses the hearing.»

From pushes for abstinence only education to True Love Waits pledges in youth group, people of my generation are growing up with little actual knowledge about healthy sexuality.

But during the Reagan administration, a strong push for abstinence - only programs pushed even these programs to the sidelines.

True Love Waits Joins Parents and Leaders Call for Abstinence Alternative to Controversial NYC Sex Ed Mandate — Christian Newswire.

Valerie Huber, the president of Ascend, a D.C. - based professional association that advocates for abstinence education, will be the chief of staff to the assistant secretary for health at HHS, according to a staff email obtained by The Hill.

Increasing support for abstinence only sex education by conservative groups has been one the primary cause of this controversy.

To combat queer teen pregnancy, reduce homophobia, and save taxpayer money, the federal government should redirect the $ 90 million budget for abstinence education toward LGBTQ + inclusive comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) programs.

Though that is not the focus of my point but rather a simple comment concerning the ONLY example of a scriptural command for abstinence until marriage.

But the need for the more persuasive reasons for abstinence before marriage and chastity within marriage remains.

«ABC» stands for Abstinence «Be Faithful «Condom Usage.

On a recent MTV special which created quite a stir in the political community, Colin Powell encouraged the use of condoms for pre-marital sexual activity, a remark that strayed far from the administration's age - old crusade for abstinence — a debate that's been waging political warfare from day one, mostly because both sides see themselves as masters of the universe and defenders of their own moral standard.

After all, what would seem to be the best way to keep a teenager from getting pregnant — asking them to use short - term birth control via condoms, taking the pill everyday, or ineffective pleas for abstinence, or would it be better to give them an IUD that they don't have to think about and is 99 % effective for the next few years?

Some breastfeeding advocates believe that the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risks of drinking and breastfeeding, and that women should focus on combining breastfeeding and alcohol safely, rather than aiming for abstinence, which could be unrealistic.

Proponents for abstinence only sex education are no doubt celebrating...

Such hypersexuality can be just as oppressive as a mandate for abstinence.

«It Follows» acts as something of a PSA for abstinence as the story is of a girl who starts being followed by an apparition only she can see after a seemingly normal sexual encounter.

In a provision tucked into the 1996 federal welfare law, Congress earmarked $ 250 million over five years to pay for abstinence education in every state.

A local legend says that Don Juan Carnaval, a very wealthy man with several wives and children, once threw a three - day party prior to Ash Wednesday to compensate for the abstinence to be maintained during the forthcoming 40 days of Lent.

Ignoring calls to increase funding levels for those fiscally responsible family planning programs, the appropriations bill instead increases funding streams for abstinence - only programs that have been proven ineffective.

Seventeen states have rejected federal funds designated for abstinence - only programs.

Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri testified in support of the bill while underscoring that Missouri's current sex education undermines the promise of these bills because it allows for abstinence - only - until - marriage programs and prohibits school districts from bringing in expert sex educators to teach students.

This may soon change — but not for the better: President Trump's proposed budget would eliminate the evidence - based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, while maintaining $ 85 million dollars for abstinence education programs.

Insight is not the main goal (although that certainly happens), nor are tools for abstinence (also a part though) rather, formative moments of feeling tuned into, deeply understood and emotionally held are the goal.

Because of overwhelmingly increased federal funding for abstinence - only courses, that is often what students are taught.

So to call for abstinence, and to expect that it would have any meaning to those it's directed to, is simply to operate on a memory of a world that no longer exists.

Her strong support for abstinence - only programs raises concerns that she'll take this opportunity to block people from getting evidence - based health care and information at Planned Parenthood health centers.

President Bush recently requested a $ 28 million increase in the FY»08 budget for abstinence - only programs, which have been widely criticized for denying teens life - saving information about how to protect themselves from unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

Long before she joined the Trump - Pence administration, Huber was pushing for abstinence - only - until - marriage (AOUM) programs — which have been proven to be ineffective, lack basis in fact, and encourage feelings of shame and confusion.

I just want to say that as a member of the «christian right», I am against the war and for abstinence.

A for Abstinence?

Matt is victimized by both his penis and by all of a sexually crazed womanhood wishing to punish him for his abstinence.

Congress added new funding for abstinence - only - until - marriage programs, bringing the annual total to $ 90 million.

Young people deserve more than the same programs under a new name; it is past time to end federal funding for abstinence - only programs.

In spite of these inherent flaws, the Trump Administration and social conservatives in Congress continue to call for dramatic increases in funding for abstinence - only - until - marriage programs.

WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday Senate Appropriations Committee members showed they valued the health and safety of America's teens by refusing to dramatically increase funding for abstinence - only - until - marriage programs.

Last week, Colorado became the 13th state to reject federal funding for abstinence - only programs.

Governors across America, from Montana to Massachusetts, have rejected Bush administration funding for abstinence - only programs, citing them as harmful and misleading.

House Committee Denies Added Funds for Abstinence - Only Programs; Vote Shows Support for the Health and Safety of America's Teens

«Congressional funding for abstinence - only programs wastes taxpayer money on programs that don't work and endanger teens,» said PPFA Vice President for Public Policy Stephenie Foster.

Planned Parenthood, along with other national, state, and local organizations that care about our nation's teens, sent a letter to Congress opposing further funding for abstinence - only - until - marriage programs.

Senate Committee Denies Added Funds for Abstinence - Only Programs; Vote Shows Support for the Health and Safety of America's Teens

The CBAE funding presents an obvious opportunity for President Bush to address his concerns over increased spending levels, while also eliminating funding for abstinence - only programs.

WASHINGTON, DC — Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) today applauded House Appropriations Committee members who showed they valued the health and safety of America's teens by refusing to dramatically increase funding for abstinence - only - until - marriage programs.

Last month Virginia became the 14th state to reject federal funds for abstinence - only programs, joining states from Montana to Massachusetts.

«Congress should put the right foot forward and immediately stop funding for abstinence - only programs that deny young people information about how to prevent pregnancy, protect their health and make responsible decisions.

Richards added that, to date, 17 states have refused to accept federal funds for abstinence - only programs.