Talking With Kids

Children Now is a nonpartisan research and advocacy organization working to raise children's well-being to the top of the national policy agenda. The organization focuses on ensuring quality health care, a solid education and a positive media environment for all children. Children Now's strategic approach creates awareness of children's needs, develops effective policy solutions and engages those who can make change happen.


http://www.talkingwithkids.org/sex.html

Media Awareness Network

Practical tips for helping parents manage the media on the home.


http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/stereotyping/women_and_girls/women_sex.cfm

Media May Prompt Teen Sex

A new study shows that 12- to 14-year-olds exposed to the most sexual content in movies, music, magazines, and on television were 2.2 times more likely to have had sexual intercourse when re-interviewed two years later then their peers who had a lighter sexual media diet.

This is a good source of facts and research done on the direct effects of sex in the media on teens.


http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/04/03/health/webmd/main1464262.shtml

Teenage Pregnancy

The Family Connection of St. Joseph County, Inc., is a small not-for-profit organization located in South Bend, Indiana. The Family Connection's mission is to foster the growth and development of community systems that are responsive to and in the best interests of children and families.

http://community.michiana.org/famconn/teenpreg.html

I Wanna Know

This is where you will find the facts, the support, and the resources to answer your questions, find referrals, join support groups, and get access to in-depth information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

http://www.iwannaknow.org/aboutus.html

Mass media influences on sexuality - Statistical Data Included

Stats and information on the effects of sexualized media on adolescents of all sexual preferences.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2372/is_1_39/ai_87080439/

Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood

Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood is a national coalition of health care professionals, educators, advocacy groups, parents, and individuals who care about children. Headquartered at the Judge Baker Children's Center in Boston, CCFC is the only national organization devoted to limiting the impact of commercial culture on children. CCFC’s staff and Steering Committee are activists, authors, and leading experts on the impact of media and marketing on children.


http://www.commercialfreechildhood.org/aboutus.htm