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Parents and other adults can greatly influence a young person’s ability to make informed and responsible decisions about their relationships, behaviors and futures. As youth face many complicated decisions about their health, friends, academics and well-being every day, parents and adults also have the power to influence the systems and policies impacting youth and play a key role in the “spheres of influence” on the lives of youth – at the individual, family, community, and policy levels.1
• The majority of Colorado parents (85%) support comprehensive sex education in schools4—much higher than the national …show more content…
average (62%).3
• Colorado adults who want their children to receive sex education at school also want sex education to start either before or during middle school (93%). Very few adults (4%) feel waiting until high school is appropriate.5
In 2013, Colorado Youth Matter conducted a groundbreaking statewide Colorado Family
Advocate Survey as a way to further identify the following information from Colorado adults:
• Their expectations about how Colorado delivers comprehensive sex education in schools. • What motivates them and what prevents them from actively supporting youth in having access to effective education, trusted resources and confidential services regarding their sexual health.
• What they need to feel prepared to provide accurate sexual health education to youth.
Results from the 2013 Colorado Family
Advocate Survey establish a statewide baseline to help us better understand how to support adults who wish to be a resource on youth sexual health. Results will inform communities, decision-makers, funders, families and schools in developing programs and policies to support family engagement in youth sexual health.
Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
Knowing the impact that families and adults have on youth, Colorado Youth Matter reviewed
38 state and national surveys that asked adults and/or parents questions related to youth sexual health.2 Nationally both teens (53%) and adults (71%) say that more conversations about sex would help teens postpone sexual activity and avoid unintended pregnancy, especially since both continue to believe that parents have the greatest influence on a young person’s decisions about sex—more than peers, popular culture, teachers and others.3 Specific key findings from Colorado surveys include:
1
METHODOLOGY
The Colorado Family Advocate Survey was administered online via Survey Monkey. Participants were recruited through multiple social media channels. The confidential survey was available in both
English and Spanish and was open for 5 weeks to all current Colorado residents aged 19 and older.
The sample size and sample composition are not representative of all Colorado adults.
DEFINITIONS
Askable Adults: adults that young people see as open to questions (approachable).
Parents: parents, guardians or primary needs providers.
Family Advocates: parents, grandparents, guardians, family members, adult mentors, community members, and youth who want to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the sexual health of young people in Colorado
(motivated to take action).
Comprehensive Sex Education: includes interpersonal and communication skills and helps young people explore their own values, goals, and options. It also includes information about abstinence condoms and contraception to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy and STIs, including HIV.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
425 respondents completed the survey:
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•
Ages ranged from 19-96 years old, with an average age of 41.
•
60% identified as a parent, 40% identified as a non-parent.
•
77% identified as living in the urban Denver
Metro counties (Denver, Boulder, Broomfield,
Arapahoe, Jefferson, Douglas, or Adams) or Morgan County; however there were participants from 33 Colorado counties.
Overall respondent data is presented throughout this publication, as there was no significant difference among respondents’ expectations or beliefs across gender, race, political affiliation or parental status, unless noted.
While many respondents identified themselves as an Askable Adult (approachable), even more identified as a Family Advocate (motivated to take action) in support of comprehensive sex education:
Respondents who see themselves as…
Askable Adults
(approachable)
Family Advocate
(motivated to take action)
58% yes
23% maybe
19% don’t know/probably not/no
77% yes
16% maybe
7% don’t know/probably not/no
WHAT ADULTS EXPECT OF SEX EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS
Do you expect that most
Colorado public schools teach comprehensive sex education?
Do you believe that most
Colorado public schools teach comprehensive sex education?
77%
Yes
22%
17%
No
57%
6%
Don’t Know
22%
The majority of Colorado adults (77%) also expect schools to have policies, procedures and trainings in place in order to support school staff to be Askable Adults (approachable) about sexual health topics.
In a school setting, who…
…would adults ask about…
…the sex education being …youth sexual provided in school: health resources:
…should students be able to ask about…
…sexual health questions or concerns:
Administrative Staff principals, vice principals
74%
60%
32%
Health Staff nurse and health center staff
69%
77%
89%
Counseling Staff counselors, social workers
62%
72%
87%
Teaching Staff teachers, paraprofessionals
52% …show more content…
42%
63%
6%
11%
22%
Support Staff clerical staff, librarians
Respondents differed on how they expect to learn about the sex education that is happening in a school: expect schools to notify them.
expect to have to ask schools or find information themselves.
expect to both ask schools and be notified
35%
35%
28%
none/ other ways
2%
Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
Additionally, adults feel differently between who they would approach in a school setting about sex education and resources, versus who they feel students should be able to approach:
3
WHAT INFLUENCES ADULTS’
ACTIVE SUPPORT FOR YOUTH SEXUAL HEALTH
The majority of Colorado adults want to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the sexual health of Colorado youth (see Graphic at bottom of page 2); however some factors motivate or prevent an adult from actively supporting youth sexual health.
The majority of respondents (58%) believe they are an Askable Adult—someone that young people see as approachable and open to questions. However, a larger proportion of respondents (87%) said they want to be an
Askable Adult (approachable).
Colorado adults (67%) said they would be more likely to get involved in addressing the issue if they found out the sex education in their local school was lacking (defined as not existing or not consistent with educational standards).
The majority of respondents (68%) agreed that
“Adults are responsible for getting their own sexual health education to be able to respond to sexual health questions from young people.”
Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
And while 30% of respondents stated they know what sex education is being offered at their local school, 50% say they do not know what is being taught in schools because they currently do not have a child in school.
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%
25
When asked “Growing up, did the level of sexual health education you received either at home or at school prepare you to respond to young people if they approach you with their sexual health questions?” less than a quarter of all respondents said “Yes, Definitely,” however responses varied by age.
Percent of respondents by age who said their own sex education received as a youth prepared them to respond as an adult to sexual health questions from youth today:
20
16% overall
15
10
18%
23%
16%
17%
5
0
13%
0%
19–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65+
WHAT ADULTS NEED TO BE ASKABLE
While less than a quarter of all respondents feel they received adequate sexual health education as a youth (see graphic on page 4), the clear majority of adults report that they now generally know what to say to young people about sex, but are less certain on the details of age appropriate communication: Regarding sexual health communication with young people, the percentage of respondents who said they do know…
85%
What to communicate
71%
How Much to communicate
63%
How to communicate
53%
When to communicate
Respondents were comfortable building their Askable Adult abilities with adult and youth family members, as well as, other parents, guardians, adults and youth. One quarter (25%) of respondents prefer to learn alone. or peer group discussions, direct mailings, or information available through local community agencies, their libraries or through the context of their faith helpful.
Materials most identified to help build Askable Adult knowledge and/or skills:
90% 89% 83% 81% 73%
1.
2.
3.
Discussion
Guides
Fact Sheets
Pamphlets
Videos
Resource Lists
Books
Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
Respondents identified a number of resources to help them build their abilities as Askable
Adults. Almost all respondents (95%) prefer to access resources online. Many would also find trainings, workshops, webinars, parent
5
WHAT ADULTS NEED TO BE ASKABLE
Respondents identified a number of support people they would most likely go to for accurate information about young people’s sexual health. Overwhelmingly, (96%) of respondents stated that they would be most likely to go to a healthcare professional and sexual health expert to gain their knowledge and skills to support becoming Askable Adults.
%
100
People adults seek out for youth sexual health information:
80
60
96% 96%
40
53%
40%
38% 45%
20
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Besides themselves, respondents identified a number of alternative Askable Adults they would trust to help young people get answers to their sexual health questions. Overwhelmingly again, (78%) of respondents identified health care professionals and sexual health experts as trustworthy, along with many other adult roles.
People adults see as alternative Askable Adults:
%
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50
40
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COLORADO YOUTH MATTER RECOMMENDATIONS
The following recommendations are organized according to the primary spheres of influence in a young person’s life – policies, communities, families and youth themselves.1 Colorado communities can engage families in many ways to help adults and youth feel motivated to act in support of comprehensive sexual health education, resources, and services. This will positively impact the lives and futures of youth.
For Policies and Systems
• Train all school staff to respond as an Askable
Adult if approached with sexual health questions, including how to refer youth to the best person or place to get an accurate answer.
• Allocate funding and resources to help schools provide Askable Adult trainings to all staff and comprehensive sexual health education to all students. Invest in the link between healthy youth and academic success.
• Convene a wellness group made up of school staff, students, parents, community members, and subject matter experts to assess and make policy recommendations.
• Share these survey results with adults who care about youth. Collaborate with them on how to use the data to make a local impact.
• Provide youth sexual health information online and other ways - make it easy for adults and youth to get information.
• Cultivate local comprehensive sex education champions by publicizing what is or isn’t being provided in schools. Create opportunities for youth and adults to work in partnership to support comprehensive sex education.
• Share these survey results with others and encourage them to support comprehensive sexual health education in schools, to talk with the young people in their lives, and to educate themselves about sexual health topics.
• Contact local schools to find out what sex education is or isn’t being provided. Let schools know how you feel and how you would be willing to help ensure that youth have access to the best, most accurate information available.
For Individual Youth
• Who are the trusted, askable (approachable) adults in your life? Talk with them about
your questions about sex and/or about the sex education you receive at school. Let them know if you have additional questions, thoughts or concerns. If they don’t know how to respond, ask them to help you get what you need by working together.
To support your action plan, go to ColoradoYouthMatter.org for:
• Adaptable advocacy tools: e.g. Sample
Parent Letters to Schools.
• Family engagement tools, tool kits, tips, research and resources.
• Information on the link between academic success and youth sexual health.
• A complete list of professional trainings, workshops and technical assistance opportunities. Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
For Communities
• Encourage all adults to become Askable
Adults. Offer sexual health education and information to adults, so they can be better prepared to answer questions from young people. Focus on building their knowledge and skills about what to say as well as how, when and how much to say. This makes it
“age-appropriate”!
For Families/Close Relationships
• Encourage all the young people in your life to ask you questions. If you don’t know the answer, work together to get reliable information. Build trust and open, honest dialogue by creating an environment where it is OK for youth to ask you anything.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Colorado Youth Matter would like to thank the following organizations, groups, and individuals for their insights, guidance and feedback in preparation of the report:
CITATIONS
1. Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment. (2012). Youth Sexual Health in
Colorado: A Call to Action. Denver, CO.
Cammie Edson, Colorado Youth Matter
Family Engagement Manager and Survey
Project Coordinator
2. Colorado Youth Matter. (2013). Colorado
Families Want Comprehensive Sex Education.
Denver, CO.
Tina Trifilio-Hart, Colorado Youth Matter Family
Engagement Intern and Survey Project Lead
3. Albert, B. (2012). With One Voice 2012:
America’s Adults and Teens sound Off About
Teen Pregnancy. The National Campaign to
Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 2012.
Washington, DC.
Abigail Arons, Bixby Center for Global
Reproductive Health, University of California,
San Francisco
Alan Bucknam, Notchcode Creative
Brooke Olson, Colorado Youth Matter,
Family Engagement Volunteer
4. Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment. (2007). Parents Support Healthy
School Environments. Denver, CO.
5. Talmey-Drake Research & Strategy. (2013).
Colorado Statewide Survey. Boulder, CO.
Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
Colorado Youth Matter Staff
8
Youth Sexual Health Team, Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment
Suggested Citation: Colorado Youth Matter.
(2013). Colorado Family Advocate Survey
Summary 2013. Denver, CO.
Colorado Youth Matter
1650 Franklin Street
Lower Level
Denver, Colorado 80218
303.225.8870
www.ColoradoYouthMatter.org
ADVO C AT E
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A
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L
FA
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DO
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CO
COLORADO ADULTS
SPEAK UP FOR PROVIDING
SEX EDUCATION TO YOUTH
Parents and other adults can greatly influence a young person’s ability to make informed and responsible decisions about their relationships, behaviors and futures. As youth face many complicated decisions about their health, friends, academics and well-being every day, parents and adults also have the power to influence the systems and policies impacting youth and play a key role in the “spheres of influence” on the lives of youth – at the individual, family, community, and policy levels.1
• The majority of Colorado parents (85%) support comprehensive sex education in schools4—much higher than the national …show more content…
average (62%).3
• Colorado adults who want their children to receive sex education at school also want sex education to start either before or during middle school (93%). Very few adults (4%) feel waiting until high school is appropriate.5
In 2013, Colorado Youth Matter conducted a groundbreaking statewide Colorado Family
Advocate Survey as a way to further identify the following information from Colorado adults:
• Their expectations about how Colorado delivers comprehensive sex education in schools. • What motivates them and what prevents them from actively supporting youth in having access to effective education, trusted resources and confidential services regarding their sexual health.
• What they need to feel prepared to provide accurate sexual health education to youth.
Results from the 2013 Colorado Family
Advocate Survey establish a statewide baseline to help us better understand how to support adults who wish to be a resource on youth sexual health. Results will inform communities, decision-makers, funders, families and schools in developing programs and policies to support family engagement in youth sexual health.
Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
Knowing the impact that families and adults have on youth, Colorado Youth Matter reviewed
38 state and national surveys that asked adults and/or parents questions related to youth sexual health.2 Nationally both teens (53%) and adults (71%) say that more conversations about sex would help teens postpone sexual activity and avoid unintended pregnancy, especially since both continue to believe that parents have the greatest influence on a young person’s decisions about sex—more than peers, popular culture, teachers and others.3 Specific key findings from Colorado surveys include:
1
METHODOLOGY
The Colorado Family Advocate Survey was administered online via Survey Monkey. Participants were recruited through multiple social media channels. The confidential survey was available in both
English and Spanish and was open for 5 weeks to all current Colorado residents aged 19 and older.
The sample size and sample composition are not representative of all Colorado adults.
DEFINITIONS
Askable Adults: adults that young people see as open to questions (approachable).
Parents: parents, guardians or primary needs providers.
Family Advocates: parents, grandparents, guardians, family members, adult mentors, community members, and youth who want to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the sexual health of young people in Colorado
(motivated to take action).
Comprehensive Sex Education: includes interpersonal and communication skills and helps young people explore their own values, goals, and options. It also includes information about abstinence condoms and contraception to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy and STIs, including HIV.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
425 respondents completed the survey:
2
•
Ages ranged from 19-96 years old, with an average age of 41.
•
60% identified as a parent, 40% identified as a non-parent.
•
77% identified as living in the urban Denver
Metro counties (Denver, Boulder, Broomfield,
Arapahoe, Jefferson, Douglas, or Adams) or Morgan County; however there were participants from 33 Colorado counties.
Overall respondent data is presented throughout this publication, as there was no significant difference among respondents’ expectations or beliefs across gender, race, political affiliation or parental status, unless noted.
While many respondents identified themselves as an Askable Adult (approachable), even more identified as a Family Advocate (motivated to take action) in support of comprehensive sex education:
Respondents who see themselves as…
Askable Adults
(approachable)
Family Advocate
(motivated to take action)
58% yes
23% maybe
19% don’t know/probably not/no
77% yes
16% maybe
7% don’t know/probably not/no
WHAT ADULTS EXPECT OF SEX EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS
Do you expect that most
Colorado public schools teach comprehensive sex education?
Do you believe that most
Colorado public schools teach comprehensive sex education?
77%
Yes
22%
17%
No
57%
6%
Don’t Know
22%
The majority of Colorado adults (77%) also expect schools to have policies, procedures and trainings in place in order to support school staff to be Askable Adults (approachable) about sexual health topics.
In a school setting, who…
…would adults ask about…
…the sex education being …youth sexual provided in school: health resources:
…should students be able to ask about…
…sexual health questions or concerns:
Administrative Staff principals, vice principals
74%
60%
32%
Health Staff nurse and health center staff
69%
77%
89%
Counseling Staff counselors, social workers
62%
72%
87%
Teaching Staff teachers, paraprofessionals
52% …show more content…
42%
63%
6%
11%
22%
Support Staff clerical staff, librarians
Respondents differed on how they expect to learn about the sex education that is happening in a school: expect schools to notify them.
expect to have to ask schools or find information themselves.
expect to both ask schools and be notified
35%
35%
28%
none/ other ways
2%
Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
Additionally, adults feel differently between who they would approach in a school setting about sex education and resources, versus who they feel students should be able to approach:
3
WHAT INFLUENCES ADULTS’
ACTIVE SUPPORT FOR YOUTH SEXUAL HEALTH
The majority of Colorado adults want to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the sexual health of Colorado youth (see Graphic at bottom of page 2); however some factors motivate or prevent an adult from actively supporting youth sexual health.
The majority of respondents (58%) believe they are an Askable Adult—someone that young people see as approachable and open to questions. However, a larger proportion of respondents (87%) said they want to be an
Askable Adult (approachable).
Colorado adults (67%) said they would be more likely to get involved in addressing the issue if they found out the sex education in their local school was lacking (defined as not existing or not consistent with educational standards).
The majority of respondents (68%) agreed that
“Adults are responsible for getting their own sexual health education to be able to respond to sexual health questions from young people.”
Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
And while 30% of respondents stated they know what sex education is being offered at their local school, 50% say they do not know what is being taught in schools because they currently do not have a child in school.
4
%
25
When asked “Growing up, did the level of sexual health education you received either at home or at school prepare you to respond to young people if they approach you with their sexual health questions?” less than a quarter of all respondents said “Yes, Definitely,” however responses varied by age.
Percent of respondents by age who said their own sex education received as a youth prepared them to respond as an adult to sexual health questions from youth today:
20
16% overall
15
10
18%
23%
16%
17%
5
0
13%
0%
19–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65+
WHAT ADULTS NEED TO BE ASKABLE
While less than a quarter of all respondents feel they received adequate sexual health education as a youth (see graphic on page 4), the clear majority of adults report that they now generally know what to say to young people about sex, but are less certain on the details of age appropriate communication: Regarding sexual health communication with young people, the percentage of respondents who said they do know…
85%
What to communicate
71%
How Much to communicate
63%
How to communicate
53%
When to communicate
Respondents were comfortable building their Askable Adult abilities with adult and youth family members, as well as, other parents, guardians, adults and youth. One quarter (25%) of respondents prefer to learn alone. or peer group discussions, direct mailings, or information available through local community agencies, their libraries or through the context of their faith helpful.
Materials most identified to help build Askable Adult knowledge and/or skills:
90% 89% 83% 81% 73%
1.
2.
3.
Discussion
Guides
Fact Sheets
Pamphlets
Videos
Resource Lists
Books
Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
Respondents identified a number of resources to help them build their abilities as Askable
Adults. Almost all respondents (95%) prefer to access resources online. Many would also find trainings, workshops, webinars, parent
5
WHAT ADULTS NEED TO BE ASKABLE
Respondents identified a number of support people they would most likely go to for accurate information about young people’s sexual health. Overwhelmingly, (96%) of respondents stated that they would be most likely to go to a healthcare professional and sexual health expert to gain their knowledge and skills to support becoming Askable Adults.
%
100
People adults seek out for youth sexual health information:
80
60
96% 96%
40
53%
40%
38% 45%
20
0
Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
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Besides themselves, respondents identified a number of alternative Askable Adults they would trust to help young people get answers to their sexual health questions. Overwhelmingly again, (78%) of respondents identified health care professionals and sexual health experts as trustworthy, along with many other adult roles.
People adults see as alternative Askable Adults:
%
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
60%
46% 53% 46%
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COLORADO YOUTH MATTER RECOMMENDATIONS
The following recommendations are organized according to the primary spheres of influence in a young person’s life – policies, communities, families and youth themselves.1 Colorado communities can engage families in many ways to help adults and youth feel motivated to act in support of comprehensive sexual health education, resources, and services. This will positively impact the lives and futures of youth.
For Policies and Systems
• Train all school staff to respond as an Askable
Adult if approached with sexual health questions, including how to refer youth to the best person or place to get an accurate answer.
• Allocate funding and resources to help schools provide Askable Adult trainings to all staff and comprehensive sexual health education to all students. Invest in the link between healthy youth and academic success.
• Convene a wellness group made up of school staff, students, parents, community members, and subject matter experts to assess and make policy recommendations.
• Share these survey results with adults who care about youth. Collaborate with them on how to use the data to make a local impact.
• Provide youth sexual health information online and other ways - make it easy for adults and youth to get information.
• Cultivate local comprehensive sex education champions by publicizing what is or isn’t being provided in schools. Create opportunities for youth and adults to work in partnership to support comprehensive sex education.
• Share these survey results with others and encourage them to support comprehensive sexual health education in schools, to talk with the young people in their lives, and to educate themselves about sexual health topics.
• Contact local schools to find out what sex education is or isn’t being provided. Let schools know how you feel and how you would be willing to help ensure that youth have access to the best, most accurate information available.
For Individual Youth
• Who are the trusted, askable (approachable) adults in your life? Talk with them about
your questions about sex and/or about the sex education you receive at school. Let them know if you have additional questions, thoughts or concerns. If they don’t know how to respond, ask them to help you get what you need by working together.
To support your action plan, go to ColoradoYouthMatter.org for:
• Adaptable advocacy tools: e.g. Sample
Parent Letters to Schools.
• Family engagement tools, tool kits, tips, research and resources.
• Information on the link between academic success and youth sexual health.
• A complete list of professional trainings, workshops and technical assistance opportunities. Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
For Communities
• Encourage all adults to become Askable
Adults. Offer sexual health education and information to adults, so they can be better prepared to answer questions from young people. Focus on building their knowledge and skills about what to say as well as how, when and how much to say. This makes it
“age-appropriate”!
For Families/Close Relationships
• Encourage all the young people in your life to ask you questions. If you don’t know the answer, work together to get reliable information. Build trust and open, honest dialogue by creating an environment where it is OK for youth to ask you anything.
7
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Colorado Youth Matter would like to thank the following organizations, groups, and individuals for their insights, guidance and feedback in preparation of the report:
CITATIONS
1. Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment. (2012). Youth Sexual Health in
Colorado: A Call to Action. Denver, CO.
Cammie Edson, Colorado Youth Matter
Family Engagement Manager and Survey
Project Coordinator
2. Colorado Youth Matter. (2013). Colorado
Families Want Comprehensive Sex Education.
Denver, CO.
Tina Trifilio-Hart, Colorado Youth Matter Family
Engagement Intern and Survey Project Lead
3. Albert, B. (2012). With One Voice 2012:
America’s Adults and Teens sound Off About
Teen Pregnancy. The National Campaign to
Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 2012.
Washington, DC.
Abigail Arons, Bixby Center for Global
Reproductive Health, University of California,
San Francisco
Alan Bucknam, Notchcode Creative
Brooke Olson, Colorado Youth Matter,
Family Engagement Volunteer
4. Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment. (2007). Parents Support Healthy
School Environments. Denver, CO.
5. Talmey-Drake Research & Strategy. (2013).
Colorado Statewide Survey. Boulder, CO.
Colorado Youth Matter | Colorado Family Advocate Survey Summary 2013
Colorado Youth Matter Staff
8
Youth Sexual Health Team, Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment
Suggested Citation: Colorado Youth Matter.
(2013). Colorado Family Advocate Survey
Summary 2013. Denver, CO.
Colorado Youth Matter
1650 Franklin Street
Lower Level
Denver, Colorado 80218
303.225.8870
www.ColoradoYouthMatter.org