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NEW: let’s act! Making YJAM Real with SHYAC
October 30, 2020
For Youth Justice Action Month #YJAM, members of the Sexual Health Youth Advocacy Coalition (SHYAC) talk about the importance of advocacy for the sexual health rights of youth in state care. Featuring Dan Rice from Answer, David Booth from Black and Pink, and Amir Sadeghi from CHLP.
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Sign the Consensus Statement, join the SHYAC Coalition, and together we can bridge the gap between advocacy organizations.
SHYAC WEBINAR: April 21, 2020
Listen online to this WEBINAR: RISE to the Challenge: Advocating for Responsible, Inclusive Sex Education originally presented on April 21, 2020. Hosted by Ana Hernández of the Equality Federation, the presentation features panelists from SHYAC member organizations—Jennifer Driver, SIECUS; David Booth, Black & Pink; and Jake Schneider and Amir Sadeghi, Center for HIV Law and Policy—talking about how to advocate for access to comprehensive sexual health education, information, and care. Click here to view the presentation slides.
SHYAC FACT SHEET
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Sexual health care services are an essential part of basic health care, particularly for young people relying on state agencies for their needs. Sign the #SHYAC Consensus Statement on the Sexual Health Rights of Youth in State Custody. shyac.org #YJAM #HealthRights4Youth
Sexual health care and literacy programs are not only essential building blocks of a healthy adulthood--they are legally required! Sign the #SHYAC Consensus Statement on the Sexual Health Rights of Youth in State Custody. shyac.org #YJAM #HealthRights4Youth
We must hold state agencies accountable to the young people they serve by providing sexual health care and literacy programs. Sign the #SHYAC Consensus Statement on the Sexual Health Rights of Youth in State Custody. shyac.org #YJAM #HealthRights4Youth
The widespread lack of sexual health care, despite high rates of STIs and sexual abuse, is an ethical and public health failure. Sign the #SHYAC Consensus Statement on the Sexual Health Rights of Youth in State Custody. shyac.org #YJAM #HealthRights4Youth
State policy makers must meet their legal and ethical obligations to youth in their care and custody by providing basic sexual health care. Sign the #SHYAC Consensus Statement on the Sexual Health Rights of Youth in State Custody. shyac.org #YJAM #HealthRights4Youth
No jurisdiction has statewide policies guaranteeing young people services protecting their health and preventing abuse based on bias and misinformation. Sign the #SHYAC Consensus Statement on the Sexual Health Rights of Youth in State Custody. shyac.org #YJAM #HealthRights4Youth
Lack of comprehensive sexual health care contributes to poor mental health outcomes and high rates of HIV, STIs, unplanned pregnancy and violence. Sign the #SHYAC Consensus Statement on the Sexual Health Rights of Youth in State Custody. shyac.org #YJAM #HealthRights4Youth
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October is Youth Justice Action Month #YJAM. Join the Sexual Health Youth Advocacy Coalition #SHYAC in demanding sexual health care and literacy programs for youth in state custody. They are the essential building blocks of a healthy adulthood--and they are legally required! Endorse the Consensus Statement on the Sexual Health Rights of Youth in State Custody today! http://www.shyac.org #HealthRights4Youth
Providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services is smart adolescent and public health policy. This October, join the Sexual Health Youth Advocacy Coalition #SHYAC in marking Youth Justice Action Month #YJAM by endorsing our Consensus Statement on the Sexual Health Rights of Youth in State Custody. http://www.shyac.org #HealthRights4Youth
Sexual health care services are an essential part of basic health care, particularly for young people relying on state agencies for their needs. This month is Youth Justice Action Month #YJAM, there’s no better time to join in this Sexual Health Youth Advocacy Coalition #SHYAC call to action demanding sexual health care and literacy programs for youth in state custody. Endorse the Consensus Statement on the Sexual Health Rights of Youth in State Custody today! http://www.shyac.org #HealthRights4Youth
VIDEO: SHYAC Hits the Streets for #YJAM 2019
For Youth Justice Action Month #YJAM in October 2019, CHLP staffers Amir Sadeghi and Jacob Schneider hit the streets of New York City to talk to young people to talk about how they learned about sexual health...and how they think we should address the needs of youth in state custody.
#YJAM Twitter chat: October 24, 2019
Click here to view the Wakelet of our Youth Justice Action Month Twitter chat!
Twitter chat: October 15, 2018
Click here to view the Wakelet of our Twitter chat!
Instagram STory: October 15, 2018
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