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 Youth
Action Day 2010
COAPPP is looking for
motivated youth to get involved and lobby their state
legislators about the importance of addressing the
sexual health of adolescents and support for young
families.
Who?
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Teens who want to address the issues of teen pregnancy &
STI prevention.
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Teens who want to see supportive policies for young
families.
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Teens who want to make their voices heard.
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Teens who want to be a part of the change.
Get Involved!
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Youth Action Day is on April 14, 2010,
and COAPPP is bringing enthusiastic
teens to the State Capitol to:
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View the legislative process in action
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Speak to their legislators about the importance of
addressing teen
pregnancy & STI prevention and supporting young
families.
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Learn about how you and your community can make a
difference.
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Meet other concerned youth who care about making a
change.
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The event is free and scholarships are
available for travel expenses to
Denver.
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Email Michelle to sign up or find out more at
mliu@coappp.org
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For updates and information,
visit us on Facebook.
Represent Your Community!
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Youth Action Day is an opportunity not only to reach
your state legislators,
but also connect with other
groups of youth working to support the sexual
health of adolescents and young
families. At Youth Action Day you can:
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Let other groups know about your organization and your
community
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Talk about the victories and challenges in your
community
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Share resources & ideas of how to impact change in each
others
communities
Can’t
make it on April 14 or you want to do more?
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Contact your legislators by phone, letter, or email
expressing the importance
of effective teen pregnancy &
STI prevention efforts, and policies that
support pregnant & parenting
teens.
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Talking points
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Tips on lobbying your legislators
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Don’t know who your legislators are or how to contact
them? Visit
www.votesmart.org
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For more tips on advocating to support adolescent sexual
health
check out these great resources:
•
Amplify – Lobbying Tips
•
Scarleteen – Activism 101
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