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What Are The Statistics?
What Are The Statistics?
The rate of transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is very high and still rising.
The high rate of unplanned pregnancies is dropping in the U.S. overall, yet racial and socioeconomic disparities remain staggering and prevalent.
Did you read this infographic?
This is not just a woman's issue. Men and members of the LGBT+ community are also at risk of sexual assault.
Sexual assault and violence on college-aged women is especially prevalent, with 1 in 5 college-aged females being survivors of sexual assault or rape at the time of graduation.
On college campuses, sexual assault is more prevalent than any other crime.
Why Does It Matter?
Why Does It Matter?
Most of these alarming statistics can be traced back to abstinence-based sex education in schools. Refusing to teach students the knowledge they need to make their own informed decisions leads to more unnecessary, risky decisions that contribute to unintended, negative circumstances.
Fixing sex education in America is one way to combat the rising statistics. Knowledge is power!
Who's Working on Issues About Reproductive Health?
Who's Working on Issues About Reproductive Health?
Where Can I Learn More?
Where Can I Learn More?
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