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Annotation: This document reports on the state of the science on the biological and psychosocial consequences of peer victimization and the risk and protective factors that either increase or decrease peer victimization behavior and consequences. Contents include information about the scope of the problem, social contexts that can either attenuate or exacerbate the effect of individual characteristics on bullying behavior, consequences of bullying behavior, preventive interventions, law and policy, and future directions.

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360, Washington, DC 20001, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nap.edu Available from the website.

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Keywords: Bullying, Peer groups, Peer pressure, Policy development, Protective factors, Risk factors, Social behavior, Violence prevention

Annotation: This report focuses on enhancing the nation's understanding of the adolescent pregnancy problem in the Latino community and what to do about it. Section topics include highlights from parents and adolescents on abstinence and contraception; regret, virginity, and older partners; gender differences, religion, social norms and beliefs; and the media. The report is also available in Spanish.

Contact: National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy = Power to Decide, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 478-8500 Fax: (202) 478-8588 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.thenationalcampaign.org Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 1-58671-067-2.

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Keywords: Abstinence, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Contraception, Hispanic Americans, Parents, Peer pressure, Religion, Spanish language materials, Surveys

Annotation: This publication, which is geared toward adolescent girls, provides health information presented in a reader-friendly manner. Topics covered include (1) taking care of your reproductive health, (2) taking care of a beautiful you, inside and out, (3) feeling good about yourself, (4) taking charge of your world, and (5) planning your future. A glossary is included.

Contact: National Women's Health Information Center, 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, Telephone: (800) 994-9662 Secondary Telephone: (888) 220-5446 Fax: (703) 560-6598 Web Site: http://www.womenshealth.gov Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent females, Adolescent health, Bullying, Careers, Consumer education materials, Families, Menstruation, Nutrition, Peer pressure, Physical activity, Reproductive health, Safety, Self-esteem, Sexually transmitted infections, Stress, Substance abuse

Annotation: This fact sheet provides statistical information on adolescent sexual activity. Topics include: general sexual activity; first sexual intercourse; sexual partners and relationships; abstinence; contraceptive and protection; pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); sex and substance abuse; sexual pressure, assault and dating violence; and access to health care services. Major national data sets on teen sexual activity in the U.S. are identified.

Contact: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Telephone: (650) 854-9400 Secondary Telephone: (202) 347-5270 Fax: (650) 854-4800 Web Site: http://www.kff.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Assault, Contraception, Dating, Peer pressure, Sexual behavior, Sexual health, Sexual intercourse, Sexual partners, Sexually transmitted diseases, Statistics, Violence

Annotation: This report describes a survey of a nationally representative sample of adolescents and young adults of the sexual behavior of young people, their knowledge about sex and sexual health risks, and the social pressures and influences they experience around sexual issues. Report sections include: a summary of key findings; general attitudes, concerns and pressures about sexual health; sexual behavior and experiences; HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases; contraception and protection; sources of sexual health information and information needs; and issues specific to young adolescents (ages 13 to 14). Additional sections provide information on survey methodology and references. The appendix includes the survey questionnaire and further detail on findings.

Contact: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, Telephone: (650) 854-9400 Secondary Telephone: (202) 347-5270 Fax: (650) 854-4800 Web Site: http://www.kff.org Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: AIDS, Adolescents, Attitudes, Contraception, Contraceptive use, HIV, Information sources, Peer pressure, Questionnaires, Sexual behavior, Sexuality, Sexually transmitted diseases, Surveys, Young adults

Annotation: This issue brief reviews research literature on the relationship between peer influences and the sexual behavior of African-American adolescents. Topics include non-sex- and sex-related peer behavior, the school setting and school climate, and the effect of opposite-sex relationships. The brief also reviews the gaps in research data and knowledge in the nature and extent of peer influences on sexual behavior and outcomes in both opposite- and same-sex relationships. Notes, references, and statistical data in chart formats are provided.

Contact: Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, 805 15th Street, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 789-3500 Fax: (202) 789-6390 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.jointcenter.org Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Blacks, Literature reviews, Peer pressure, Research, Sexual behavior

Annotation: This book, written for adolescents, discusses adolescent sex and what other young people have to say about their experiences. The book is also meant to help parents advise their children about sexual issues. The topics discussed are love and sex, sex and relationships, sexuality differences between males and females, pregnancy, child support, adolescent pregnancy, peer pressure and self esteem, double standards, sexual liberation, a personal policy on sex, abstinence, alternative ways to make love, saying no, date rape, sexually transmitted diseases, and AIDS.

Contact: Fairview Press, 2450 Riverside Avenue, Suite F95, Minneapolis, MN 55454, Telephone: (800) 544-8207 Fax: (612) 672-4980 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.fairviewpress.org Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 1-57749-043-6.

Keywords: AIDS, Abstinence, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Child support, Ethics, Peer pressure, Rape, Self esteem, Sexually transmitted diseases

Annotation: This curriculum guide is intended for high school teachers' use in teaching sexual abstinence to adolescents. The guide includes advice about preparing to teach, sample permission slip, sexuality myths, pressure on adolescents to have sex, risks of early sex, decision making, and role playing. Each chapter includes a section on evaluation and information for teachers. Appendices include information on school health programs, the teacher's roles, teaching strategies, a glossary, a list of references, and reproducible masters for handouts.

Contact: ETR Associates, 4 Carbonero Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4200, Telephone: (831) 438-4060 Secondary Telephone: (800) 321-4407 Fax: (800) 435-8433 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.etr.org Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 1-56071-525-1.

Keywords: Abstinence, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescents, Curricula, Decision making, Life skills, Peer pressure, Prevention programs, Sexuality

Annotation: This curriculum guide is intended for middle school teachers' use in teaching sexual abstinence to children and adolescents. The guide includes advice about preparing to teach, examining how affection is demonstrated, planning for the future, staying safe, being assertive, peer pressure, support systems, and final evaluation. Each chapter includes a section on evaluation and information for teachers. Appendices include information on school health programs, the teacher's roles, teaching strategies, a glossary, a list of references, and reproducible masters for handouts.

Contact: ETR Associates, 4 Carbonero Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4200, Telephone: (831) 438-4060 Secondary Telephone: (800) 321-4407 Fax: (800) 435-8433 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.etr.org Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 1-56071-463-8.

Keywords: Abstinence, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescents, Curricula, Decision making, Life skills, Peer pressure, Prevention programs, Sexuality

Annotation: This guide is intended to accompany "Serena's Secret and/or Alcohol: The Real Story." It presents techniques for responding to peer pressure regarding alcohol use.

Contact: ETR Associates, 4 Carbonero Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4200, Telephone: (831) 438-4060 Secondary Telephone: (800) 321-4407 Contact Phone: (408) 438-4060 Fax: (800) 435-8433 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.etr.org Available in libraries.

Keywords: Adolescents, Alcohol abuse, Peer pressure

Annotation: "It's Your Choice" series of books focus on young people faced with real-life choices and decisions. The reader makes decisions for the character and makes the story happen by choosing how they react in different situations. The reader then turns to a corresponding page where the consequences of various decisions are discussed. This particular book in the series focuses on using alcohol.

Keywords: Adolescent attitudes, Adolescent behavior, Alcohol abuse, Alcohol consumption attitudes, Alcohol consumption behavior, Alcohol education, Peer pressure, Substance abuse prevention