The Mission of the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy:
To prevent adolescent pregnancy in South Carolina through education, technical assistance, public awareness, advocacy and research.
Beliefs:
- We believe the prevention of adolescent pregnancies is in the best interest of adolescents, their families and society.
- We believe parents should be the primary sex educators of their children.
- We believe that the most effective health and sexuality education is abstinence-first, age-appropriate and comprehensive.
- We believe the use of research proven curricula and programs will reduce adolescent pregnancy.
- We believe that communities play a key role in reducing adolescent pregnancy.
- We believe that youth should be recognized as assets and involved as equal partners in all aspects of prevention activities in their communities.
- We believe the prevention of adolescent pregnancies will improve the health and economic prosperity of South Carolina.
Values:
As an organization, and as a team, we are committed to using
- Our HEADS to provide innovative programs and services that are based
in research and grounded by science;
- Our HEARTS to guide our efforts with care and compassion, being mindful to
respect the potential in each other;
- Our VOICES to advocate for those who cannot fight for themselves.
