Resources
Unitarian Universalist Resources
- Why is this a Unitarian Universalist issue?
- Our Whole Lives (OWL) is the Unitarian Universalist Association's (UUA's) Lifespan Sexuality Education Curricula, in collaboration with the United Church of Christ.
Other Resources from Our Partners
- Definitions of Sex Ed (PDF)—from Advocates for Youth
- The Future of Sex Education—Creating a national dialogue about the future of sex education in order to promote the institutionalization of comprehensive sexuality education in public schools.
- Sex Lies & Stereotypes
A report about "How abstinence-only programs harm women and girls"from Legal Momentum. - Adolescent Sexual Health and the Dynamics of Oppression: A Call for Cultural Competency (PDF)—from Advocates for Youth
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth (PDF)—from SIECUS
- Youth of Color—At Disproportionate Risk of Negative Sexual Health Outcomes (PDF)—from Advocates for Youth
- Sex Education for Physically,Emotionally and Mentally Challenged Youth (PDF)—from Advocates for Youth
Coalition Partners
- Advocates for Youth (AFY)—promotes Rights, Respect, and Responsibility while championing efforts to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. The site offers great resources and advocacy information.
- The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS)—is a national, nonprofit organization which affirms that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of living. Incorporated in 1964, SIECUS develops, collects, and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices.
- The National Coalition To Support Sexuality Education (NCSSE)—is made up of 135 member organizations, of which the UUA is one. The goal of the NCSSE is to ensure that all children and youth receive comprehensive sexuality education.
- Religious Institute on Sexual Morality, Justice, and Healing
- United Church of Christ
- Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
- Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice