The Status of Sexting Laws Across the United States

Among states that have a sexting law, there is wide variation in how the behavior is supposed to be handled. Some states allow minors who sext to be dealt with outside of the formal justice system, while others specify harsh punishments that include felony charges. In Colorado, for example, “exchange of a private image by a juvenile is a civil infraction and is punishable by participation in a program designed by the school safety resource center or other appropriate program addressing the risks and consequences of exchanging a sexually explicit image of a juvenile or a fine of up to fifty dollars, which may be waived by the court upon a showing of indigency.”

Oregon Student Health Survey

Oregon’s Student Health Survey (SHS) is a collaborative effort with the Oregon Department of Education to improve the health and well-being of all Oregon students to help them succeed. The SHS is a comprehensive, school-based, anonymous and voluntary health survey of 6th, 8th and 11th graders. It is a key part of statewide efforts to

Oregon Annual Trends in Birth & Pregnancy, 2010-2020

Oregon Annual Trends in Birth & Pregnancy, 2010-2020 is an interactive dashboard which allows individuals to interact with pregnancy and birth data in Oregon from the past decade according to 12 different variables. This tool is user friendly with a variety of possible data visualizations to meet different needs. This resource can be used to

2022 Oregon Youth Sexual Health Awareness and Sex Ed For All Month Proclamation

Join Governor Kate Brown, and the Oregon Youth Sexual Health Partnership (OYSHP) in observing ‘Youth Sexual Health Awareness Month’ in Oregon and what is recognized nationally as ‘Sex Education for All Month’ throughout the month of May. The Youth Sexual Health Awareness proclamation supports healthy environments for all youth to thrive, and to provide youth

In Their Own Words: Guidelines for Supporting the Sexual Health of Young People Experiencing Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

In Their Own Words is a product of the Sexual Health Equity for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Project within the Multnomah County Health Department’s Youth Sexual Health Equity Program (YSHEP). This resource is both local to Oregon youth and generalizable to youth across the country. To create this resource, Multnomah County surveyed and spoke to

SATF Prevention Audio Library

The Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF) offers a series of podcast-like audio recordings that explore sexual assault prevention and program evaluation strategies. This is a great resource for those who prefer alternative media types for learning!

Youth Participatory Action Research

The Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) program offered by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) provides a structure to schools, public health services, and community organizations to center youth voices.

Healthier Together Oregon: 2020–2024 State Health Improvement Plan

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) The Healthier Together Oregon: 2020–2024 State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) has named K-12 Health Education as a priority implementation area, under Healthy Youth. “Oregon also has some of the most comprehensive health education laws in the country. These laws provide important information about preventing pregnancy, healthy relationships, preventing sexual violence, and