The Source: Volume 4, Issue 6, August/September 2001

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The Source: Volume 4, Issue 6, August/September 2001

SIECUS News

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We are seeking feedback from parents and caregivers about talking to their kids about sexuality issues.

We are also seeking feedback from young people about talking to their parents and caregivers about sexuality issues.

New Reports

Condom Ads on Television: Unwrapping the Controversy A Report on Dial Group Findings
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
This study measured the public’s response to televised condom advertising. Specifically, the study measured participants’ reactions to condom commercials themselves; tested whether the inclusion of condom commercials in a show negatively affected viewers; assessments of either the television program or network on which the ad aired; and examined whether such commercials had an adverse effect on viewers’ reactions to subsequent commercials and the products or services advertised in them. Topics include “Reactions to the Condom Commercial,” “Effects of the Condom Commercial,” and “Overall Opinions about Condom Advertising on Television.”
2001; Free; Publication Number 3125; The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation; Publication Request Line: 800/656-4533; Web site: http://www.kff.org

In the Heat of the Moment: A Qualitative Study on Motivating Condom Use Among Sexually Active Young People
The Henry J. Kaiser Foundation
This report provides qualitative research to better understand the emotional and attitudinal factors influencing condom use among sexually active young people. Chapters include, “Knowing the Benefits of Condom Use,” “Factors Deterring Condom Use,” and “Communication Strategies to Motivate, Use”.
2001; Free; Publication Number 3126; The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation; Publication Request Line: 800/656-4533; Web site: http://www.kff.org

Changing Standards: Condom Advertising on American Television
A Special Report of the Kaiser Daily Reproductive Health Report
Michael Wilke
This report provides a historical overview of the history of condom advertising on American television.
2001; Free; Publication Number 3139; The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation; Publication Request Line: 800/656-4533; Web site: http://www.kff.org

The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior
United States Surgeon General
This report, released on June 28, presents a point of reference for advancing a national dialogue on issues of sexuality including sexuality education, sexual health, and responsible sexual behavior. It is based on a series of scientific review papers, recommendations developed at two national conferences, and input from the academic, medical, and religious communities, policy makers, advocates, teachers, parents and youth. Strategies include increasing public awareness of issues relating to sexual health and responsible sexual behavior; providing the health and social interventions necessary to promote and enhance sexual health and responsible sexual behavior; and investing in research related to sexual health and disseminating findings widely.
2001; Available on the Internet at http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/sexualhealth/default.htm.

New Books

Healthy Teens; Facing the Challenges of Young lives: A Practical Guide for Parents, Caregivers, Educators, and Health Professionals, Third Edition
Alice R. McCarthy, Ph.D.
This guide addresses many important issues, including sexuality, relevant to young people 11-18 years of age. Chapter include “Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds,” “Teens, Families, and Schools,” “Teens and Mental Health,” “Teen Sexuality,” “Teens: An Active Lifestyle,” “Teens: Substance Abuse,” “Teens and Sexual Harassment,” “Teen Safety and Crime Prevention,” “Teens and Violence,” and “Teens and Life after High School.” Additional information is included related to the role of family-school-community involvement in education and health education, and other topics. A resource section is also included.
2000; $14.95; ISBN 0-9621645-5-0; Bridge Communications, Inc., 1450 Pilgrim Road, Birmingham, Michigan 48009; Phone: 248/646-1020; Fax: 248/644-854; Web site: http://www.bridge-comm.com.

New Resources

Teaching Intersex Issues: A Guide for Teachers in Women's, Gender, and Queer Studies
Emi Koyama and Dr. Lisa Weasel
This new teaching kit for college-level courses includes materials to introduce intersex issues. It includes a 16-page booklet; a copy of the video "Hermaphrodites Speak!"; special intersex issues of two journals (Chrysalis: Journal of Transgressive Gender Identities and Journal of Clinical Ethics); a list of guidelines for non-intersex writers writing about intersexuality and intersex people; the pamphlet "Introduction to Intersexuality and Intersex Activism: A Starting Point for Feminist, Queer and Trans Activists"; and the latest newsletter from the Intersex Society of North America (ISNA) and Survivor Project.
2001; $75; ISNA, PO Box 301, Petaluma, CA 94953-0301; Phone: 707/283-0036; Fax: 413/280-0007; Web site: http://www.isna.org

Conferences

The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals’ 38th Annual Meeting, Reproductive Health 2001 is scheduled for September 12-15 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. This conference will provide professionals the opportunity to join in discussions surrounding various topics such as current issues in contraception and new methods of contraception that are currently in development; the diagnosis and treatment of various reproductive infections in women and men; the latest developments in medical and surgical abortion techniques; appropriate methods of treatment for sexual dysfunction in women; and identifying specific strategies and means for reducing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. There will also be an adolescent reproductive health pre-conference that will enable professionals to learn how to communicate effectively with adolescents about their specific health needs and describe methods of contraception most appropriate for adolescents. Registration fees are available at http://www.arhp.org/conferences
More Information:
Amy Swann
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP)
Director of Education
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 20037-1718
Phone: 877/444-ARHP
Fax: 202/466-3826
Email: conferences@arhp.org
Web site: http://www.arhp.org/conferences

The Fifth Annual United States Conference on AIDS (USCA), sponsored by the National Minority AIDS Council, is scheduled for September 13-16, at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resort and Towers in Miami Beach, FL. Workshop titles include: “Reality HIV: Asians and Pacific Islanders Living with HIV/AIDS;” “Lifeskills for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Skills;” “Engaging and Sustaining Successful HIV/AIDS Prevention Relationships Within MSM Populations;” and “La Cultura Cura/The Culture Cure.” Registration fees are available at http://www.nmac.org/usca2001/registration.htm
More Information:
Paul Woods
United States Conference on AIDS (USCA)
Conference Registrar
1931 13th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009-4432.
Phone: 202/483-6622 ext. 343
Fax: 202/483-1127
Web site: http://www.nmac.org

Trainings

Harm Reduction Training Institute
For a list of upcoming trainings go to http://www.harmreduction.org