Abstinence and Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Chapter II: Early Implementation Experiences of

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report . Chapter II: Early Implementation Experiences of Abstinence Education Programs

The first four years of Title V Section 510 funding for abstinence education have generated a wealth of experience on how local communities and schools have designed and implemented abstinence programs and how youth have responded to them. Interviews with program staff, parents, and students, as well as observations of what and how the abstinenc

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report . Impact Evaluation

To date, the evaluation team has successfully implemented a scientifically rigorous impact study design in the five targeted program sites. Study enrollment is completed, and longitudinal tracking of youth is ongoing. Because of the importance of having large sample sizes and sufficient followup of program and control youth, no impact estimate

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report . Implementation and Process Evaluation

The implementation and process analysis documents the experience of organizations and communities applying for and receiving abstinence education funding in both the targeted and community-wide program sites. It describes the abstinence interventions implemented — the program goals, the underlying theoretical framework, and the specific curri

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report . Site Selection

The first step of the evaluation entailed selecting abstinence programs for study. The evaluation team first called and met with numerous state officials and experts across the country to identify promising programs for inclusion in the evaluation. Grant applications and program documents then provided additional detail on program goals, targe

What Is the Evaluation of Abstinence Education

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report . What Is the Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510?

In fall 1998, the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, awarded a competitive contract to Mathematica Policy Research to conduct an independent evaluation of Section 510 abstinence education programs. The evaluation addresses three important questions:

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report . What Is the Title V Section 510 Abstinence Education Program?

In this context of high rates of teen sexual activity and their serious public health and socioeconomic consequences, interest in abstinence education has increased over the past decade. As a result, in 1998 the federal government provided $50 million annually for five years for block grants to states to support abstinence education programs.

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report . What Is the Context for the Title V Section 510 Abstinence Education Program?

Despite a steady decline in the teen birthrate between 1991 and the present — from a high in 1991 of 62 births per 1,000 females age 15 to 19, to 49 such births in 2000 — concerns about teen sexual activity persist:

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report . Chapter I: Background

In 1996, Congress authorized $50 million annually for five years in funding to states for programs that teach abstinence from sexual activity outside of marriage as the expected standard for school-age children. This funding was established through a new formula grant program created under Title V, Section 510 of the Social Security Act, authori

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report . Analysis and Reporting Plans

Study enrollment began in fall 1999 and continued through fall 2001. Youth are surveyed at or close to study enrollment (wave 1), between 6 and 12 months following enrollment (wave 2), and then 18 to 36 months later (wave 3). In sites where program participation might be expected to affect school performance, school records will be collected t

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report . More Lessons to Come

Congress has authorized a scientifically rigorous, independent evaluation of the abstinence education programs funded under Title V Section 510 to determine the extent to which abstinence programs achieve six specific goals:

Early Implementation and Operational Lessons

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report . Early Implementation and Operational Lessons

The first four years of Section 510 funding for abstinence education have generated a wealth of experience on how local grantees have designed and implemented abstinence education programs. Among the early lessons are the following:

Evaluation of Section 510 Abstinence Education

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report . Evaluation of Section 510 Abstinence Education Programs

The evaluation addresses three important questions:

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report . Executive Summary

In 1996, Congress authorized $50 million annually for five years to promote abstinence education. This funding was established through a new formula grant program authorized under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996. The funding became available to states in 1998 and is administered by the Mater

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report . Acknowledgements

Many people contributed in important ways to this report. First and foremost, we thank the many abstinence education program grantees who have generously allowed us to visit their programs, meet with staff, and observe their operations.

The Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V Section 510: Interim Report

Submitted by: Barbara Devaney Amy Johnson Rebecca Maynard Chris Trenholm Mathematica Policy Research, Inc Submitted to: Meredith Kelsey Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Positive Youth Development in the United States: Research Findings on Evaluations of Positive Youth Development Programs

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Evaluation of Abstinence Education Programs Funded Under Title V, Section 510

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Programs to Reduce Teen Pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Associated Sexual Risk Behaviors: A Systematic Review

This paper presents findings from an ongoing systematic review of research on teen pregnancy and STI prevention programs to help support evidence-based approaches to teen pregnancy prevention. A total of 88 studies met the review criteria for study quality and were included in the data extraction and analysis. Results indicate that the number and

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