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Article: Abstinence Education Programs Proven Effective

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April 13, 2007
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To: EDUCATION EDITORS

Contact: Brittany Wilson of the National Abstinence Clearinghouse, +1-605-335-3643

WASHINGTON, April 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Recent media have reported that abstinence education is ineffective. While these reports cite one study, there are many more substantive reports that show otherwise. In addition to studies proving the benefits of sexual abstinence for teenagers, there are multiple studies available on specific programs, which show that abstinence education positively affects student attitudes and behaviors. Following is a non- exhaustive list of programs which, through formal study, have been shown effective in their purposes.

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