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Websites
Abstinence based sex education program.
http://www.choosingthebest.org/

Abstinence education program, designed to encourage teens to choose not to have sex before marriage. Includes information on contraceptives and STDs relating to the failure rates for pregnancy and disease prevention.
http://www.sexrespect.com/

Who's In Charge is an abstinence-only AIDS/sex education and substance abuse prevention program for teens.
http://www.whosincharge.org/index.html

The SHARE Program (Sexuality, Health, and Relationship Education) offers sexual abstinence education.
http://www.share-program.com/teen.htm

Questions and answers about abstinence for teens.
http://tglit.home.mindspring.com/

Promotes the appreciation for and practice of sexual abstinence until marriage. Research articles and age appropriate materials on abstinence available.
http://www.abstinence.net/

Promoting premarital abstinence in schools, through parent teen communication, and the Internet. Abstinence education program with goal setting, creative dating ideas.
http://www.teen-aid.org/

Theory and practical approach to premarital sex, abstinence, and sexual purity.
http://www.premaritalsex.info/

Through live presentations students are encouraged to develop strong, responsible character as they deal with sexual pressure. Promotes committing to be sexually abstinent until marriage.
http://www.aimforsuccess.org/

Web abstinence based education site. An assortment of articles, editorials, programs, products, and freebies designed to promote sexual abstinence.
http://www.projectreality.org/

The purpose of this website is to teach chastity from the real life examples of young men and women who have chosen chastity.
http://www.chastitycall.org/

A reality-based, abstinence-centered pregnancy prevention program used around the world.
http://www.freeteens.org/

PATH promotes abstinence only education, curriculum resources, frequently asked questions about teen sexuality, and information on STDs, and teen pregnancy.
http://www.pathblazer.org/

Provides information about and promotion of abstinence only education for teens. Partially funded by a grant from the state of Florida, Department of Health.
http://www.usa100.net/

The PEERS Project is a program in which high school age mentors work with younger students to demonstrate the wisdom of saving sex for marriage.
http://www.peersproject.org/index.html

Provides refusal skills and explains possible consequences of sexual activity, such as STDs. Also suggests approaches for parent-teen discussion.
http://www.wvdhhr.org/mcfh/icah/Abstinence/index.htm

Information on various aspects of the topic including quotes and music.
http://members.aol.com/sexualabstinence/

Information on a program for teens and curriculums as well as reading material.
http://www.abstinenceedu.com/

Students at Westmont College are committed to promoting sexual abstinence until marriage.
http://www.angelfire.com/dc2/purelycommitted/index.html

Project works with middle and high school students in Washington State to produce their own media campaigns to promote abstinence.
http://www.k12.wa.us/teenaware/

Abstinence, wait-training and relationship education. Includes a place to ask questions about STDs, sexuality, and abstinence. Profiles teens that have chosen abstinence.
http://www.awareprogram.net/teens_singles.php

Information on encouraging teens to consider life's sexual choices, including the rewards, risks, realities and responsibilities associated with sexual decision making.
http://www.teenawareness.org

Award winning Videos for teens dealing with date rape, setting personal boundaries, and postponing sexual involvement.
http://www.empowerkids.com/html/101_ways.htm

Answers questions about sex, STDs, relationships, and pregnancy in a straight forward manner.
http://choosetoday.org/

Encourages waiting until marriage to have sex. Provides relevant scriptures from the Bible.
http://www.freewebs.com/truelovewaits/

Student oriented site in which students share their views on sexual abstinence. Poems, cartoons, and essays written by teens promoting sexual purity.
http://www.days.org/americapure.html

Site provides information and support for teens choosing to abstain from premarital sex, alcohol, drugs and similar activities.
http://projectpledge.org

Encourages abstinence in order to combat sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. Provides information, resources and FAQs.
http://www.respectcampaign.net/

Includes information, FAQs and possible reasons.
http://cfoc.org/TeenGuide/

Provides reasons for abstinence, facts and links.
http://www.geocities.com/srose_ix/sexbeforemarriage.html

Practical pro-active steps and advice for those who have committed to premarital sexual abstinence.
http://www.worldwidegroovecorp.com/abstinence/

Information and resources about abstinence in a support group from Ohio, United States.
http://www.projectrespectnwo.org/

How to get the best that God has to offer in a mate while using abstinence.
http://www.passionforpurity.org

Operates programs nationwide for teenagers to promote self-respect and build character by providing skills and guidance to help them abstain from sex, drugs and alcohol.
http://www.bestfriendsfoundation.org

A South Carolina faith based sexual abstinence program for teens.
http://www.silverringthing.sc/

From the U. S. Public Health Service about choosing abstinence.
http://www.wprc.org/9.27.0.0.1.0.phtml

Discussion of the advantages and possibly drawbacks of relying on sexual abstinence as a means of preventing pregnancy. By Dr. Hatcher of Emory University.
http://dev-gynob.emory.edu/familyplanning/abstinence.cfm