Ohio's abstinence programs faulted
Case study cites use of false data Ohio's abstinence-until-marriage curricula contain false or misleading information about abortion and contraceptives and do not portray the risks related to sexual activity in a scientifically accurate matter, according to a leading public health researcher at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Scott Frank's 29-page report, due out today, also said that abstinence-until-marriage programs, aimed at middle school and high school students, perpetuate destructive gender stereotypes, provide little guidance for gays and aren't necessarily being taught by trained health educators. "I was surprised at what I found," said Frank, director of Case's public health program. "Sometimes I found myself shaking my head wondering 'What decade are we living in.' " The release of the report coincides with Ohio's review of how $455,000 in state tax dollars are spent for abstinence-until-marriage education. To read the rest of this article by Regina McEnery in the Cleveland Plain Dealer
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