| The federal government provides $0 for proven abstinence-first (comprehensive) sex education. Yet, over the past 10 years, Congress has provided over $1B to medically-inaccurate and unproven abstinence-only programs. |
| To ensure reproductive health care remains accessible for Wisconsin patients. |
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|  | Adolescent Reproductive Health Care |
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 | | Confidential health services are essential in promoting teens' health. Adolescents are at a critical stage of development, both physically and emotionally, and are beginning to establish their own identity and autonomy. Teens experiencing depression, rage, suicidal thoughts, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pregnancy, or sexual abuse may pose a grave danger to themselves or those around them. A health care professional can help enormously by encouraging screening and treatment. |
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