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Scott Phelps on The Joy Behar Show on CNN
The debate on who’s to blame for teen pregnancy continues as Scott Phelps & Lakita Garth-Wright debate with Joy Behar and Naomi Wolf about the effectiveness of abstinence education. Read why Scott didn’t give a straight answer about his personal experience.

Killing Abstinence: What Teens and Parents have to Lose.

February 5, 2010

Robert Rector explores the consequences for eliminating abstinence funding and highlights the important benefits on academics because of abstinence.

About That Abstinence Study

February 4, 2010

Maggie Gallagher reveals the findings of the Jemmott study and exposes the troubling timing of federal funds for abstinence being eliminated.

Abstinence Programs: Do They Work?

February 3, 2010

Understand the perspective from teenagers Megan and Thomas as they answer questions on this chat with the Washington Post.

Sex Education: What Kind? Who Pays? What's the Result?

Capital Research Center interviews Kathleen Sullivan, founder of Project Reality and pioneer of the abstinence movement, as well as providing trends on sex education in the US.

Newsweek Trashes Abstinence Education

Scott Phelps provided the only insight as to the other lessons contained in curriculum like his... sex is more than physical. It's emotional.

The Case for Maintaining Abstinence Education Funding

July 24, 2009 Heritage Foundation

President Obama's budget would eliminate abstinence education funding, despite it's proven success.

US Set to Replicate UK Sex Ed Failure

July 15, 2009 NAEA

Study shows UK teens taught "comprehensive" sex ed resulted in twice as many teen pregnancies.

The Real Crisis in Washington

May 2009

As a "Letter to the Editor" of the Wall Street Journal, Scott Phelps commends the finds of Dr. Wilcox in examining the truth of the rise in out-of-wedlock pregnancy.

The Real Pregnancy Crisis

May 2009 Wall Street Journal

The nation's intense focus on teenage childbearing has obscured a more fundamental problem in childbearing trends.

'I Won't' Before 'I Do'

April 2009 AFA Journal

Unique programs make critical connections between abstinence and healthy marriages.

Opposing Views: The Best Message is Abstinence

September 3, 2008 USA Today

Valerie Huber, NAEA, uses the recent discover of Bristol Palin's pregnancy to reveal that teens need skills to avoid sex, not directions on how to use a condom.

Text Messaging Improves Parent-Teen Relations

April 16, 2008

New survey by Samsung explores family attitudes toward text communication. Turns out teens and parents benefit from texting.

A Clear Link Between Abstinence Education and Healthy Marriage

Read an excerpt from "A Scientific Review of Abstinence and Abstinence Programs"  showing the benefit of teen abstinence education.

Students Decide Sex Can Wait

The University Daily Kansas asks students why they are choosing abstinence until marriage.

The War on Abstinence

Ryan Anderson of First Things exposes the agressive campaigns of ACLU and Planned Parenthood against abstinence education.

Congressional Hearing Showcases Intense Debate On Sex Education in America

NAEA's press releases explains the depth of the divide between abstinence education and sex ed.

2008 CBAE RFP

Administration for Children & Families (ACF) has released the 2008 Community Based Abstinence Education grant requirements.

Let's Talk About (Not Having) Sex

Chicago Tribune follows 18-year-old Taylor Moore: a college student, a virgin, and an abstince education speaker.

Fantasies Aren't Enough For Teens

Radio host Betsy Hart exposes the dangers of teen girls engaged in sexual activity.

Obsessed With Sex

Minnesota Family Council discusses the sexualized culture of today.

I Am Positive About Positively Waiting

What happens when you bring the abstinence message to a class of juvenille probabtion boys?

Abstinence Education Covers All of Sex's Consequences

Editorial letter examines the teen birth rate in Florida and the need for abstinence education.

Teen Birth Rate Increase Demonstrates Need for Authentic Abstinence Education

Family Policy Council reviews the first increase in the teen birth rate in 14 years.

"Sexual Choice" Can Have Painful Consequences

Dave Ashely talks about the differences in sex education taught in schools and how it affects this teenage generation.

Virginia is For Teen Lovers?

Virginia Governor rejects funds for abstinence education

Abstinence Is Best Message
Abstinence-based education is not about sticking your head in the sand -- it is about encouraging our youth to make wise and healthy choices in all areas of their lives...

Teens are Taught Skills to Determine Healthy Relationships
August 9, 2007
"Being in the field of abstinence and relationship education for 15 years, what I have observed is that those who think teens cannot be abstinent will get what they expect..."

Title V Legislation Extended
July 11, 2007
As reported by the NAEA, the full House has passed the Title V three month extension and will debate increasing CBAE by $28 million.

What If Abstinence Legislation Expires?
May 22, 2007
If Congress lets abstinence education legislation expire, the language used to define "sexual abstinence" could change dramatically.

9 in 10 Parents Want Their Kids Abstinent
May 8, 2007
Valerie Huber from the NAEA said, "Americans across all ideologies, religions, etc. It didn't take very long for them, once they understood what abstinence education is, to choose it." Read the article from worldnewsdaily.com about parents choosing abstinence education for their children.

Parents Overwhelmingly Back Abstinence Education
May 8, 2007
Jim Brown from onenewsnow.com reviews new poll showing parents support abstinence education upon learning what it teaches.

Parents Want Abstinence Taught in Schools
May 3, 2007
Zogby Survey reaffirms parents strong support of asbtinence programs.

Parents Prefer Abstinence Education 2 to 1
May 2, 2007
Newly released Zogby survey shows dramatic shifts in Parents' attitudes about abstinence education and comprehensive sex education once they know the truth.

Questions on Efficacy Cloud a Cancer Vaccine
April 16, 2007
HPV Vaccine recently released by Merck pharmaceutical company is being questioned about its effectiveness, as reported in the Wall Street Journal.

Abstinence Programs Provide Accurate Information, Effective in Reducing Teen Pregnancy
February 25, 2007
Esther Meier reports for the Indianapolis Star about the effectiveness of abstinence programs in reducing pregnancy, as well as the accurate information they provide.

Marriage Message Inspiring to Phoenix Teachers
February 2007
Educators and youth workers across Arizona were inspired by the experts to carry the important message of marriage to teenagers.

More Kids Exposed To Online Porn
February 2007
A study was done on 10-17 year olds and their internet usage, surveying their accidental viewing of online pornography.

NALC Continued Title V Funding
The National Abstinence Leadership Council has written a letter in favor of continued funding for abstinence programs.

The Souder Report
October 31, 2006
The anti-abstinence assertions made in the Waxman Report have been discredited by Mark Souder, Chairman of U.S. House Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources. The Souder Report explains the inaccuracies and failures of the Waxman Report to provide a fair assessment of abstinence education programs.

NALC Statement
October 2006
The unprecedented growth and demand for abstinence education throughout America highlights the need for ongoing concerted efforts to provide accurate information for youth. The National Abstinence Leadership Council (NALC) has taken the initiative to issue the following guidelines to secure the highest standards for properly using and referencing medical information.