1. Sex Education in Virginia School Curriculum
These goals include reducing teen pregnancy, reducing STD rates in teens, and postponing sexual activity. ... According to the 2011 SIECUS assessment of sex education programs in Virginia, there are no districts that applied for a federal grant from the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative (TPPI) to present evidence-based programs proven effective to prevent unintended teen pregnancy, behavioral factors that lead to such pregnancies, and other risks. ... Nor did any communities in Virginia receive grants for community-based initiatives to reduce teen pregnancies in those areas with high rates ...
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