This document summarizes a presentation about Project H.O.P.E (Healthy Outcomes Through Prevention and Education), which aims to reduce unplanned pregnancy rates in Arizona through education and prevention efforts. The presentation was given by several coordinators from Mesa Community College and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. It provides background on teen and unplanned pregnancy rates, the goals of Project H.O.P.E., and resources available for prevention, education and assistance. Attendees learned about partnership with The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and ways to get involved through volunteering.

1. Welcome to The ArizonaSummit on VolunteerismAnd Service Learning

2. Your Presenters today are:Liz Meyer: Coordinator for Project H.O.P.E and advisor for the Center for Service Learning at Mesa Community College Heather Thomas: V.P of Scholarship for the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and committee chair for Project H.O.P.E Carla Mannes: co-coordinator of Project H.O.P.E and member of Phi Theta kappa Tiffany Wilson: Project H.O.P.E committee member and V.P of Membership for Phi Theta Kappa Shela Hidalgo: Project H.O.P.E committee member and V.P of Hallmarks for Phi Theta Kappa at the Red Mountain campus of Mesa Community College

3. Mesa Community College&Phi Theta Kappa presents

4. H.O.P.E For Arizona

5. What is Project H.O.P.E?“Healthy Outcomes Through Prevention and Education”H.O.P.E

6. Who is Involved?Mesa Community College was awarded a grant by:The National Campaign To Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and managed byThe American Association of Community Colleges

7. What is The National Campaign To Prevent teen and Unplanned PregnancyAll about?www.thenationalcampaign.org

8. The National Campaign’s Missiontoimprove the lives and future prospects of children and familiesand, in particular, to help ensure that children are born into stable, two-parent families who are committed to and ready for the demanding task of raising the next generation.

9. Are you Ready

10. Why Get Involved?For Some it’s Personalhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttoX1eFjB4g

11. Did You KnowArizona is the third highest in the Nation for UnplannedPregnancy?

12. Teen PregnancyProgress with teen pregnancyTeen pregnancy/birth rates down one-third since early 90’s.Progress is widespread: all 50 states, all ethnic/racial groups

13. Teen Pregnancy Rate7

14. It’s Not Just Teens1.1 million unplanned pregnancies to unmarried women in their 20sAlmost 90% of 18-29 year olds say it is important to avoid pregnancy right now72% of unplanned pregnancies to unmarried 20-somethings are to women who have been pregnant beforeTrends are flat or getting worse 8

15. Why Does it Matter? Retention: Students are at increased risk of dropping out or stopping out61% of community college students who have children after enrolling don’t finish their education, which is 65% higher than the rate for those who didn’t have children.Student Achievement: Students suffer increased emotional and financial stress, which can impede academic performanceRelationship Turmoil: Mothers and fathers who have an unplanned birth report less happiness and more conflict compared to similar parents with a planned birth9

16. What’s Happening on Community College Campuses?Nearly half of community college students have been or have gotten someone pregnantOnly 2 out of 10 students at 2-year institutions report getting information on pregnancy planning and prevention from their schoolsTwo-thirds of community college students report having sex in the last 30 days, and less than a quarter report consistent condom use10

17. What do 20-Somethings Say?“If it happens, it happens.”“Planning is for people who are financially stable.”“I don’t want a baby, but we’re not using condoms…”23

18. The Fog ZoneIntentions don’t match behaviorAlthough the overwhelming majority of those in the survey do not want to get pregnant or get someone pregnant at this time in their lives, 24% use contraception inconsistently and 19% don’t use any contraception at all.Even worse, among those who said it is very important to avoid pregnancy right now, 1/3 say it is likely they will have unprotected sex in the near future.

19. Lack of knowledge30% say they know little or nothing about condoms63% say they know little or nothing about birth control pillsMyths and misinformationAmong those who have relied on birth control pills, nearly half (44%) incorrectly believe that you should take a break from the pill every few yearsThe Fog Zone25

20. Fear of side effectsMore than one-quarter of unmarried young women believe it is extremely or quite likely that using a hormonal method of birth control will lead to a serious problem like cancerUnderestimating effectiveness42% of men and 40% of women believe the chance of getting pregnant within a year while using birth control pills is 50% greaterThe Fog Zone26

21. “Old” Sequence

22. New “Sequence”28

23. How do I get started? http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pdf/pubs/gettingstarted.pdfHere is a ten page guide on how to get started in your community college!How can I volunteer? Actively participate in other activities in other colleges or schools looking to make a difference in their community!How can I make a difference? By Shela Hidalgo

24. For EducatorsConsider educating teens and parents through a public service announcement (PSA) campaign. Work with local school districts to improve their policies for evidence-based sex education or to better support pregnant and parenting teens. Engage state and local policymakers through town hall meet­ings meant to shed light on the problem of teen pregnancy in the community and focus on the solutions.

25. Involve youth in advocacy efforts. They can be effective spokespeople, lending credibility to the programs that serve them

26. Hold a contest for teens to create their own public service announcements. For StudentsPitch stories to the press, write letters to the editor and even the local school newspaper and meet with editorial boards or the public affairs department of your local news station. Create fact sheets to highlight state and local data and highlight data linking teen pregnancy to other social issues. Write about the latest happenings in preventing teen pregnancy.

27. Create an informative website

28. Make a Youtube video

29. Set up an information booth at school fairs

30. Host a workshopWhat has Phi Theta kappaDone with the project? Trips to other community Colleges

31. Presentations at local High Schools

32. Service activities on campus

33. Used technology to Democratize information to people all over the globe www.mccprojecthope.org

34. Made an impact NationallyFor More InformationChelsey Storincstorin@thenc.org or (202) 478-8519Visit our websiteswww.thenationalcampaign.orgwww.sexreally.orgwww.bedsider.orgwww.mccprojecthope.org29

35. So What’s available to you?

36. Local ResourcesWesley Community/ Health Center 1300 S. 10th St. PhoenixService offeredPrenatal programGynecology & ObstetricsCounselingFamily Planning and moreCare Partnership Phone: 480-962-5197Services offeredPrenatalDental PediatricEmergency assistance