We’ve been listening to you! In the past few months, the Texas Campaign sponsored Listening Sessions with stakeholder groups across Texas, and you told us of the need for practical tips that can be used in your community to prevent teen pregnancy.

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 The conference is free (lunch included), but you must pre-register.

Registration for the pre-conference training session is now closed; however, you may still register for the conference.

2nd Annual Statewide Conference

Teen Pregnancy in Texas: A Winnable Battle

Free to attend (lunch included). Must pre-register to attend.

October 20, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Capitol Auditorium of the Texas State Capitol Building Extension

1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 

 

8:30 a.m.          Check In

9:00-9:15           Welcome and Introduction to Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy 

Presenter: David Wiley, Ph.D., Board Chair of the Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy  

9:15-9:45           What the Data Shows: Texas vs. World

Presenter: Debra Hauser, Advocates for Youth

As Texas goes, so goes the nation. Not only does the United States have the highest teen pregnancy rate of all industrialized developed countries, with Texas ranking 3^rd in the nation, but other countries with similar social, educational, economic, and political climates have significantly lower rates of abortion, teen pregnancy, STDs, and HIV. This presentation will explore state, national, and international data and compare Texas teen pregnancy statistics to those of the United States and other developed countries. 

9:45-10:30         Why Texas is Lagging Behind: Making Teen Pregnancy an Adult Issue

Presenter: Susan Tortolero, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Behavioral Science and Health Promotion, and Epidemiology at the University of Texas School of Public Health

Teen pregnancy is everyone’s problem. Community leaders, parents, elected officials, etc. need to set aside judgment and blame and start doing what works to improve adolescent sexual health. This presentation is aimed at shifting the perception of teen pregnancy from a teen issue to recognizing it as an adult issue. Dr. Tortolero will discuss how to “move the needle” in using evidence-based prevention programs by involving adults in the solutions. 

10:30-10:45        Break 

10:45–11:45       Overexposed: Teen Exposure to Sexuality in the Media

Presenter: Dr. Ross Shegog, UT Prevention Research Center

Over 90 percent of teens in the US are using the Internet and almost 85 percent of them own at least one portable media device, such as a cell phone, laptop, or MP3 player. This generation of teenagers has more access to information, both good and bad, than any other before. Can adults really control teen access to sexually explicit content? Does exposure to accurate information in the age of technology propel teens into early sexual activity? Dr. Shegog will answer these questions and more as he explores sex education in the age of technology. 

11:45 – 12:45     Lunch Session (Lunch provided) 

What’s Sacred about Sex Education: How to Engage the Faith Community  

Presenter: Rev. Amelia Fulbright, University Baptist Church, Austin 

Think faith and sex education don’t mix? Think again! Rev. Fulbright will demonstrate how a faith community can be a perfect context in which to educate teens about safe and healthy sexuality. Participants will be presented with examples of how to structure a sex education program within a youth ministry. 

1:00 – 2:30        Afternoon Break-Out Sessions: Winning the Battle 

Session 1: Teens are Plugged In: Adults Need to Plug In Too 

Presenter: Garrett Mize, Texas Freedom Network, Mackenzie Massey, TFN Student Leadership Council, Stephanie Fraide, Whole Earth Provision

Every generation speaks a different language and uses different mediums to communicate. In this session, participants will hear an adult's perspective on working with youth in the age of technology and how different that is from past generations. Then, participants will hear from a youth about what it takes to reach them. Lastly, presenters will demystify some of the more popular online social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace and help attendees understand the significance of reaching teens through such online tools as blogs, and social networks. 

Session 2: Managing Controversy in Conservative Communities 

Presenters: Barbara Huberman and Tom Klaus, Advocates for Youth 

This workshop is a 90-minute version of a full-day training in managing controversy that can arise when a community organization promotes evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs. The workshop highlights three key concepts that are critical to successfully meeting challenges and managing the controversy that can occur. Presenters will discuss ways to shift from a “controversy” to a “conversation,” emphasize the role of self-care in the midst of a controversy, and examine ways to keep a focused, clear and positive message. 

Session 3: Overcoming Challenges in Providing Direct Services to Adolescents 

Presenter: Celia Neavel, MD – FSAHM – Assistant Professor, UT Southwestern Austin Pediatrics; Director, Center for Adolescent Health 

The Center for Adolescent Health (CAH) at People’s Community Clinic in Austin, TX has a long history of using an interdisciplinary team model to provide holistic health care, including full services reproductive care, to youth in Central Texas. This session will focus on the role of CAH in providing such care, focusing on ways to integrate family planning into routine health care and finding the proper contraceptive method fit for each patient. Also included in this session is a review of Texas Minor Consent Laws as they apply to adolescent health care and other current challenges in providing services to at-risk youth. 

2:30 – 3:00        Laying Out the Campaign Action Plan and Vision for the Future.

                        Presenter: David Wiley, Ph.D. 

3:00 – 3:15        Strategic Planning Becomes Strategic Doing/Closing Remarks

 

Pre-conference Training Session:

"Managing Controversy about Teen Pregnancy Prevention: A Training Session

 

 

REGISTRATION FOR THE TRAINING SESSION IS CLOSED; HOWEVER, THE CONFERENCE WILL FEATURE A BREAKOUT SESSION ON MANAGING CONTROVERSY WHICH IS A CONDENSED VERSION OF THIS TRAINING.  

 

October 19th, 2011 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

in the Capitol Room of the Edgar A. Smith Building at the

Blanton Museum of Art on the University of Texas campus

MLK at Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 

The use of science-based approaches and programs in the prevention of teen pregnancy is critical to effectively address this important public health and social issue.  However, it can be controversial if science-based approaches appear to or actually conflict with community values.  Through use of mini-lectures, discussions, and an engaging simulation, this training offers practical strategies to help providers and educators address the issues raised in addressing teen pregnancy prevention in local communities.

 

Cancellations for Training Sesion will not be refunded after 10/12/11.