<p> JOIN THE STATEWIDE HEALTHY YOUTH ALLIANCE In an effort to ensure comprehensive Sex Ed in Wisconsin schools</p><p>For too long, many Wisconsin youth have not been receiving comprehensive, medically- accurate sex education in their schools. Teens are not getting the education and information they need to make safe, healthy decisions when it comes to sex and sexuality. Using evidence based research, education, and advocacy, this statewide coalition will work towards ensuring comprehensive sex education in Wisconsin’s schools. Here are the facts:  Teens account for nearly half of all new sexually transmitted infection (STI) cases annually  According to a 2008 study released by the CDC, one in four sexually active teens contract an STI.  Approximately 750,000 pregnancies occur annually among teens ages 15-19  In Wisconsin: o Almost 11,000 teens will become pregnant this year o The Chlamydia rate for teens in WI has climbed steadily for the past 8 years We need to provide our teens with the education, tools, and resources they need to lead healthy lives – ignorance and denial are not the answer. Responsible sex education has been shown to delay teen sexual behavior and reduce the incidents of teen pregnancy and STIs.</p><p>SPONSORSHIP FORM Please join the Healthy Youth Alliance and get involved in this important effort.</p><p>DO YOU WANT TO HELP PROMOTE HEALTHY WISCONSIN YOUTH?  YES! Our group/I want to join the effort to ensuring accurate, comprehensive Sex Ed in WI schools!  NO, we do not want to join.</p><p>IF YES, please indicate your level of participation (please check ALL THAT APPLY):  Include me in your e-mail communications  Attend Healthy Youth Alliance meetings and assist in development of strategy  Attend legislative hearings/contact your legislators  Write letters to the editor  Serve as a media spokesperson  List my organization name in public support of this coalition effort  List my personal name in public support of this coalition effort </p><p>Organization Name:______Contact Name:______Address:______City:______State:______Zip:______Phone:______Fax:______Email: ______</p><p>Please send your completed sponsorship form to Molly Swank: 414-271-3975 (fax) or [email protected] Questions? Contact Tanya Atkinson at 414-289-3749 or e-mail [email protected] THANK YOU!</p>