TV Violence
The fourth in a series of fact sheets on topics related to children, media and health pulls together the key facts on the prevalence of violence on television, and the results of scientific studies of the effects on children.
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Sex Education in the U.S.: Policy and Politics
Other PostThis issue brief examines the federal, state and local policies that guide approaches to sex education today. It also examines recent research into community-level experiences and practices, as well as emerging evidence about the effectiveness of different types of sex education curricula.
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Sex on TV 3: TV Sex is Getting Safer
ReportThe third biennial Sex on Television 3: Content and Context study finds the amount of sex on television remains high, but TV sex is more likely than in previous years to include some reference to "safer" sex issues such as waiting to have sex, using protection, or the possible consequences of unprotected sex.
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Sex on TV 3: Report
ReportThe third biennial Sex on Television 3 study finds the amount of sex on television remains high, but TV sex is more likely than in previous years to include some reference to "safer" sex issues such as waiting to have sex, using protection, or the possible consequences of unprotected sex.
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Sex on TV 3 Executive Summary
ReportThe third biennial Sex on Television 3: Content and Context study finds the amount of sex on television remains high, but TV sex is more likely than in previous years to include some reference to "safer" sex issues such as waiting to have sex, using protection, or the possible consequences of unprotected sex.
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Teen Voices: Public Service Campaign Contest
Other PostWinners From Across The Country Raise Awareness About Teen Pregnancy In a national effort that got teens talking with their parents, teachers and peers about teen pregnancy, students in junior and senior high schools across the country took part in a contest to develop public service messages to raise awareness and generate action around teen…
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Rating Sex and Violence in the Media: Media Ratings and Proposals for Reform
Issue BriefRating Sex and Violence in the Media: Media Ratings and Proposals for Reform The second release in a series of fact sheets and issue briefs on key topics in the field of children, media and health.
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Children and Video Games
Other PostThe first fact sheet in a series on topics related to children, media and health focuses on video games -- pulling together the key facts on the amount of time young people spend using video games, how use varies by age, gender and ethnicity, and the best research on the impact of video games on…
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SexSmarts Survey – Teens and Sexual Health Communication
Poll FindingSexSmarts Survey- Teens and Sexual Health Communication As part of an on-going public information partnership called SexSmarts, seventeen magazine and the Kaiser Family Foundation conduct nationally-representative surveys of teens 15 to 17 on issues related to their sexual health. This survey examines sexual health communication between teens and their parents, health care providers and partners.
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Sexual Health of Young African Americans in the U.S.
Fact SheetAfrican Americans represent twelve percent of the U.S. population, or approximately 35 million people, but have been disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.