PUBLIC SCHOOL ABSTINENCE PRESENTATION: Does the abstinence presentation contain religious content? No. Abstinence is the healthiest lifestyle choice for all high school students, and this point is demonstrated in the seminar without any reference to religion. Jason has spoken to more than one million teens on six continents, and has been giving secular as well as faith-­‐based presentations for more than fifteen years. He has delivered non-­‐
religious abstinence lectures at the United States Air Force Academy, Harvard, Princeton, and countless other public universities, high schools, and junior highs. What are the benefits of abstinence? Teens who delay sexual activity are less likely to experience out of wedlock pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, divorce, depression, and live under the poverty level. When compared to sexually active teens, those who abstain from sexual activity during high school years are: • 60 percent less likely to be expelled from school; • 50 percent less likely to drop out of high school; • almost twice as likely to graduate from college Is abstinence education really effective? Yes, more than 30 scientific evaluations have shown that abstinence education reduces sexual activity and has positive effects on teens. For example, the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health demonstrated that girls who take virginity pledges are 40% less likely to have a child out-­‐of-­‐wedlock than young women who do not make such pledges. Fore more on the efficacy of abstinence education, go to: http://chastityproject.com/seminars/endorsements/jason-­‐crystalina-­‐evert/students/ Why not teach safe sex instead? According to The Washington Times: “No single school-­‐based CSE (Comprehensive Sex Ed) program has produced evidence of a reduction in teen pregnancy or STD. None has produced a sustained increase in consistent condom use by teens -­‐ a behavior that’s necessary to achieve even the partial risk reduction afforded by their use. And none has shown compelling success at promoting both abstinence and increased condom use within the same program—the very advantage claimed by CSE proponents. These findings were confirmed in a recent Centers for Disease Control meta-­‐analysis that showed that among school-­‐based programs, no significant effect was found for pregnancy reduction, STD prevention or increased condom use. But this is not what most people believe. Most believe that CSE programs are effective.” Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/27/evaluating-­‐what-­‐
matters/ -­‐ ixzz3Gi4RermS What are schools saying about the talk? “Jason captured the attention of the student body and genuinely touched their hearts. His combination of humor, emotion, and fact kept the students attentive and listening. As an educator and principal, I have had the opportunity to listen to many presentations and speakers. I cannot recall any other presentation that was so well prepared, organized, and geared to the level of the students as this one.” -­‐ Principal “Jason spoke for an hour and a quarter and had a line stretching out the gym door to speak with him afterward. There wasn’t any finger wagging, but a calling on the natural desire to true love.” -­‐ Principal “It really did make a difference. We had several sexually active girls in the senior class that said they were going to be resolved to be chaste from now on. All of the kids responded well. I am still hearing kids talk about the program and their new resolve to be chaste over a week later. Thanks for the program, It was excellent, just what we needed!” -­‐ Principal “In 26 years of being at this school, I don’t think I’ve ever seen the kids give a standing ovation.” -­‐ Teacher “My teacher said that you were the first speaker that every teacher in the school agreed upon. There’s usually at least one teacher who doesn’t like the speakers, but every single teacher agreed that you were an incredible speaker and you knew your information well! Knowing the teachers at my school, and knowing how critical some are, that’s a huge accomplishment! -­‐ Student “Our president and principal received a bunch of phone calls too from parents praising you and your talk. That kind of thing just doesn’t happen very often around here.” -­‐ Teacher “We received a call from a local OBGYN who said that her office has been literally bombarded with girls going in for examinations and testing. She said, ‘Whoever this speaker was–bring ‘em back! It worked!’ We’ve seen a lot, lot of fruit!” -­‐ Teacher “Great Presentation. I honestly think this was the best approach to abstinence that I have seen.” -­‐Teacher “The superintendent said that has never had such a response positively by parents and also the school district. They had over 100 calls saying that this had opened up the door of communication. And I believe for every 100 that made that effort that there were many more who did not.” -­‐ Parent “A little feedback, and this is from a woman who is strongly opposed to any sex education in our schools. She was at your high school talk. She said she thought won over the entire crowd, including her. She said that she would be in favor of sex ed if it were done they way you did it. You have to know this woman to understand her change of mind.” -­‐ Parent