What is “abstinence only” education in the Mississippi law?

  •  The legislation uses the term “abstinence only” to describe what is better described as a Sexual Risk Avoidance (SRA) abstinence-centered program.
     

  • The programs are holistic and frequently discuss all the following topics within the context of promoting abstinence:

    • Information on sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and the best way to prevent them

    • Broad coverage to contraceptive options including condoms in a medically accurate, age appropriate manner but always in the context that abstinence is the best choice.

    • Decision-making skills

    • Healthy relationship skills

    • Goal setting and planning for the future

    • Resistance skills to avoid sex
       

  • National studies confirm that abstinence “only” education is effective. 22 independent research studies show that students fare better when they are enrolled in these classes. New research, just published in 2012 also points to a connection between abstinence education and better academic outcomes.  For more information visit www.abstinenceworks.org


  • Read about the effectiveness of this MS Approved curriculum here: http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e71e76ba0a0760415775e4352&id=30d9a8d708&e=af95549ee8

 

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