As a statewide stay-at-home order goes into effect for all of Missouri, TPPP is proud to support educators who continue to prioritize the health of their students by providing knowledge and skills on sexual health topics. We recognize that...
Tell Committee Members to Vote NO on HB 1565 Well, it’s happened – the same “Don’t Say Gay” bills sweeping the nation have come to Missouri. Except here, it’s worse – some members of the Missouri General Assembly don’t...
Missouri leaves a lot of room for interpretation in its state statutes around sexual health education. There is no mandate that schools to provide sex education and is amenable to both Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Abstinence Only programs, as...
TPPP is currently conducting an evaluation of sex education policies and practices in St. Louis City and County public schools. As part of this process, we are organizing a Youth Review to gather teens’ perspectives on the sex education...
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Students “Unsafe” in Missouri Schools – GLSEN’s 2017 National School Climate Survey Post Written By: Lucy Puckett, TPPP Practicum Student Findings from the 2017 National School Climate Survey (NSCS) by GLSEN–the Gay, Lesbian and...
Danisha Moore, TPPP Practicum Student, January 29, 2019 Through the Eyes of a Survivor: Danesha Danesha was fourteen years old when she was kidnapped and forced into sex trafficking. Throughout adolescence, Danesha was sexually abused by her mother’s boyfriend. In...
In order to achieve health equity, it is crucial to center community voice and participation, along with data, for lasting and meaningful change. We’ve created a list of tools, tips, and resources to support you in applying the findings...
Teen Pregnancy, Infant Mortality, and STIs: A Profile of Critical Health Inequities in Missouri TPPP has introduced a comprehensive new report, Health Disparities and Inequities Among Youth in Missouri using key data sources to illustrate the current sexual health crisis and...
Sexual harassment and sexual violence are significant problems in the United States. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will experience sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetime.1 Sexual violence and harassment can lead to lasting...
Every May brings reflection as it has traditionally been Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. Thanks to dedicated volunteers and data from state and national sources, we are proud to present a new report on teen pregnancy/birth and adolescent sexual health in Missouri....
