Abstinence
The sites listed in this section are not under the direction of GOCF; we have no control over their content. This listing does not serve as an endorsement by GOCF of the views expressed in any of these sites.Everybody's Not Doing It
www.everybodysnotdoingit.com
The Governor's Office for Children and Families (GOCF) contracted with CWK Network to launch an important educational campaign that focuses on abstinence until marriage and peer influence. This website contains campaign resources to help you facilitate youth meetings and parent sessions. You can also view and discuss the television programs, The Real Majority and Starting Over.
National Abstinence Education Association (NAEA)
www.abstinenceassociation.org
The NAEA exists to serve, support and represent individuals and organizations in the practice of abstinence education.
Administration for Children and Families: Services for Families
www.acf.hhs.gov/acf_services.html
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
Administration for Children and Families: Abstinence Education Division
www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/content/abstinence/index.htm
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a federal agency funding state, territory, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/sexualhealth/
This website contains information about sexual health, which is defined as a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence.
The Medical Institute
www.medinstitute.org
The Medical Institute for Sexual Health (MI) is a nonprofit (501c3) medical, educational, and research organization. MI was founded to confront the global epidemics of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We identify and evaluate scientific information on sexual health and promote healthy sexual decisions and behaviors by communicating credible scientific information.
National Fatherhood Initiative
www.fatherhood.org
National Fatherhood Initiatives mission is to improve the well being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers.
WAIT Training
www.waittraining.com
WAIT Training is a curriculum containing a 330-page collection of public school lessons and resources that give teachers the tools they need to make a lasting, positive impact on students. WAIT Training is a leader in abstinence-focused education, curriculum, training, and seminars. This abstinence education program goes beyond just teaching teens to abstain from sex. It's a comprehensive and proven program covering a vast array of topics.
Choosing the Best
www.choosingthebest.com
Choosing the Best has provided abstinence sex education curricula, training, and resources since 1993. Medically based, their curricula promote healthy relationships. Choosing the Best provides five age-appropriate abstinence curricula that are known for being easy to use, dynamic, and engaging. Theyre also proven tools in transforming attitudes and behavior of teens about premarital sex.
The Abstinence & Marriage Education Partnership
www.ampartnership.org
The Abstinence & Marriage Education Partnership exists to ensure that every teenager in the country has the opportunity to hear a clearly reasoned, positive presentation on the benefits of abstinence until marriage and practical instruction on preparing for a healthy future marriage.
National Abstinence Clearinghouse
www.abstinence.net
The Abstinence Clearinghouse officially became operational in 1997. It was formed to provide a central location where materials and training to effectively convey the abstinence-until-marriage message could be provided. The mission of the Abstinence Clearinghouse is to promote the appreciation for and practice of sexual abstinence through the distribution of age-appropriate, factual and medically-accurate materials.
Smart Marriages
www.smartmarriages.com/index.html
The Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education is dedicated to making marriage education widely available to getting the information couples need out of the research labs and into their hands. Smart Marriages believes that people can get smarter about marriage, and that when they know better, they will do better.
Frontline Youth Communications
www.frontline4youth.com/
An individual or organization that is genuinely concerned about helping young people will naturally find their way to the frontlines of the battle. The vision of Frontline Youth Communications is to equip them with the weapons necessary to win once they get there. With an arsenal that includes high-impact youth presentations and events, effective communication workshops, and dynamic print media and interactive web design, our approach is as cutting-edge and multi-faceted as the culture we are combating.
MotivationN3D
www.mn3d.net/about.htm
As a motivational speaker, abstinence educator, trainer and consultant, Jackie Brewton is on a mission to educate, empower and equip both young and old to dream bigger dreams, make better decisions and discover their destinies.
TLC Consultants, Inc.
www.tlcconsultantsinc.com
This website empowers parents to talk to their teens with truth and intention about the danger of sex outside marriage. Talli Moellering has extensive experience in the field of health education. Her notable background has given her many valuable insights and engaging, practical methods for teaching about healthy relationships. Attendees will experience an inside look at the real world of sex outside of marriage in todays society. Workshop participants will receive practical advice about handling the everyday conflicts and decisions that come with teens and sex.