Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
Yarely De Luna Kelly Loretz
Heidi Ludvigson
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
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Mission Statement
Thesis Questions
Research Information
Needs
Resources
Solutions
Solution Criteria
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
We are not going to research on abortions
specifically or what is right or wrong. We believe a
mutual solution to this problem will be more effective
than a biased one. Our presentation is to find a
solution that will help reduce the amount of abortions
and teen pregnancies. We will focus on educating
youth, and everyone's awareness of help and
information with birth control and contraceptives.
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
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Are you familiar with the clinics that offer help and information on abortions and other birth control contraceptives?
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Is abortion an issue in our community?
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Can we reduce amount of abortions by educating youth?
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
TOTAL NUMBER OF SURVEYS:
120
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Female: 52%
Male :48%
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Hispanic/Latino: 57%
White: 26%
Asian: 3%
African American: 6%
Other: 8%
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Under 15: 1%
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15‐20: 46%
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21‐25: 20%
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26‐30: 8%
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30+: 25%
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN?
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0 children: 62%
1 child: 17%
2‐3 children: 18%
4‐6 children: 3%
7+ children: 0%
HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE IN YOUR HOME?
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1‐2 people: 15%
3‐4 people: 52%
5‐7 people: 28%
8‐10 people: 3%
11+ people: 2%
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
 Watsonville
 Aptos
 Cabrillo College
 Shopping Centers
 Capitola Mall
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
 Teens (15‐20)
 Women
 Hispanic/Latino people
 Everyone
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
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Reduce the amount of abortions and teen pregnancies
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Inform youth of the importance of sex education and safe sex
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Inform youth and adults about resources for birth control and protection
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More birth control alternatives available for people
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
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Survey Question: Do you believe teen pregnancy is an issue in our community? 80% said yes
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Over forty percent of adolescents will become pregnant before reaching age twenty
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There is approximately 520,000 births, and 405,000 abortions in the United States per year
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More than ten percent of these are in the State of California 
The United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate of any developed country
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
teenshelter.org
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People, mainly teens are not properly educated on sex and the consequences
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Parents/guardians are not communicating with their children/teens about sex education
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Teen peer pressure
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People are afraid of reaching out and asking questions
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
Survey question: Are you aware of clinics that offer help and information on abortion and other birth control contraceptives? 72% said yes, 28% said no
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Planned Parenthood
Salud Para La Gente
Family Planning Clinic
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
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More thorough sex education every year for middle school students and up
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Speakers/advocates to talk to students about a variety of things like safe sex, morals, and their futures
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More clinics with easy access to birth control for people who want it
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
More thorough sex education every year for middle school students and up
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Classes that would teach students more. For example, consequences that come along with having unprotected sex. 
Classes taken earlier in education could reduce abortions and pregnancies in the present and future.
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Classes taken every year to educate students more and help them retain that information.
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
More clinics with easy access to birth control for people who want it
 Confidential and safe places for youth to go to for birth control, contraceptives, and counseling. 
School counselors to work with these clinics and to help and refer students.
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
Better Sex Ed. Classes every year for students
Speakers to talk to students Difficulty
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Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
Easier access to birth control for youth
Speakers/advocates to talk to students about a variety of things like safe sex, morals, and their futures
 We have chosen this solution because it costs less and will not be as difficult as the other solutions but will be just as efficient.
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
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To reduce the amount of unwanted pregnancies
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Educate youth on sex education
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To inspire students to be smart and make good decisions and focus on school and their future.
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
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For there to be reduced amounts of abortions and teen pregnancies.
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That students learn from this and are safe and educated about sex.
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That there will be more resources and people for students to talk to at school.
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Family Planning Clinic
Santa Cruz (831) 454‐4030
Watsonville (831) 763‐8010
Annual PAP exams, family planning counseling and information, sterilization referral, low and no‐cost service for eligible clients. Emergency contraception available, no appointment needed, same day service.
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Planned Parenthood (831) 724‐7525
Services: Pregnancy testing and options counseling, Birth control, including Emergency Contraception 
South Valley Pregnancy Care Center
(408) 847‐8880 Services: 24 Hour Helpline, Options Information, Material Aid, After Abortion Support, Parenting Classes, Parenting Support, Mentoring
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009
Digital Bridge Academy ‐ Cabrillo College ‐ Spring 2009