Useful
Organizations
Here's a list of some of the organizations that help teenagers out
of tough situations. Listing is in no particular order.
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Teen Pregnancy.org -
The mission of the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
is to improve the life prospects of this generation and the next
� and, in particular, to reduce child poverty.
- Campaign
For Our Children Inc. -
The mission of Campaign for Our Children, Inc. is to develop research-based
prevention messages and educational media campaigns which encourage
healthy, responsible sexual decisions among early-adolescent youth,
promote a more informed support system for youth, and raise public
awareness about adolescent preventive health issues.
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Advocates for Youth.org -
Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and promoting
policies which help young people make informed and responsible
decisions about their sexual health. We provide information, training,
and advocacy to youth-serving organizations, policy makers, and
the media in the U.S. and internationally.
- ECPAT
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Ending Child Prostitution, Pornography and Trafficking. ECPAT
is a global network of organizations and individuals working together
for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and
the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. It seeks to encourage
the world community to ensure that children everywhere enjoy their
fundamental rights free and secure from all forms of commercial
sexual exploitation.
- Mary's
Shelter -
Mary's Shelter serves the community by providing comprehensive
residential care in a loving, supportive environment for pregnant
minors who are in a homeless or other crisis situations and who
have committed to carry their babies to full term.
- Street
Teens -
Based in Las Vegas, NV., The Street Teens Assistance Center works
to empower homeless teens to move from a high risk "street life"
to one of stable self sufficiency.
- Orange
County Youth Drop-In Center -
The Youth Drop-In Center provides such essentials as food, hygiene
supplies, clothing, showers, and laundry facilities. Health education
and harm reduction supplies are provided. Programming focuses
on enhancing self esteem, developing positive social attitudes,
creating support systems, and meeting individual needs through
case management and counseling. Operates in Orange County, California.
- PRERANA
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Prerana addresses the needs and problems of the women and children
trafficked into Commercial Sexual Exploitation.
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Bridgeway -
Building new lives for pregnant teens and their children since
1986.
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Covenant House -
Covenant House is a childcare agency in the United States which
provides shelter and services to homeless and runaway youth.
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Children of the Night -
Rescuing America's children from the ravages of street prostitution.
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