Date: Monday, March 15th, 2010

Time: Doors Open 7pm - 12am

Where: Black Diamond Nightclub (2255 Kuhio Ave - 2nd Floor - Waikiki Trade Center)

$10 B4 8PM w/ Flyer or Text, $15 After

Featuring: HOW LOW Cash money contest and United DJs.

Celebrate being unique…

Explore what we have in common.

Join voices to make a difference in your community.

Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Who: For Kalihi area girls, ages 12-17

Includes: refreshments, bento lunch, and goodie bag.

Call Palama Settlement at 848-2517 for more information and registration

Teenline Youth Leaders Launch Their New Publication!

“Through Our Eyes” is a zine produced by the youth for the youth in collaboration with Teenline Hawai`i. “Through Our Eyes” is a creative outlet for us to share and express our views, feelings, and interests.  What is a zine? A zine is a self-published underground publication, an abbreviated magazine of sorts.

Teenline Hawai`i strives to empower teens to become active community participants, raise awareness on issues teens are facing, and provide credible resources on a variety of issues like sex, alcohol and other drugs, emotions, family, relationships, school, violence, GBLTQ, foster care, activism, and personal development.

 “Through Our Eyes” is created quarterly, and distributed freely to youth across the state. Are you a writer, poet, artist? To submit your works contact us at info@teenlinehawaii.org.

May Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month contests are here!

Poster Contest (Entry Form)

Deadline: April 12th, 2010

Create entry using the slogan: Live Life Before You Give Life

Prizes: $60, $40, and $20 Gift Cards.

Quiz Question Contest (Entry Form)

Deadline: April 12th, 2010

Submit a question and answer relating to teen pregnancy prevention or STD/STI prevention.

10 Winners: Will recieve gift cards and their question will be featured in the May Teen Pregnancy Prevention Quiz.

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LGBT Prom is even more fabulous this year-check out the attached poster!  This year we are expecting 100 -120 youth and young adults, ages 24yo & under, to attend.  As always we want to offer Oahu’s LGBT youth and young adults a night of glamour and excitement to create a memorable event.  In addition to the fun we also strive to provide a safe and substance free environment for our community’s LGBT youth and young adults.

LGBT Youth Prom 2010 details:

When:              Saturday March 20, 2010

Where:             Studio 909 (Next to Musicians Hall & across from Blaisdell-949 Kapiolani Blvd)

Time:               8p-1130p

Theme:            Gaga J t’aime (Gaga I Love You)

**RE-Visiting Guest Performers- SACRAMENTO DANCE SPORT PROJECT**

Who:  Foster youth/youth in care and alumni, ages 15-20

When: March 2, 10, 17, and 24, 2010

Time: 3-5pm

Place:  Weinburg Kukui Center, 245 North Kukui St in Conference Room

RSVP by February 24th to Sarah at 521-9531 ext. 291

Who:  Youth ages 15-19 with a passion for peace, justice and aloha`aina.

Where:  Camp Kokokahi, Kane`ohe

What:  Be Real: Liberate the power of our histories, cultures, and identities.

          Be the Change: Gain the knowledge and skills to grow our movement for peace & justice.

           Connect: Meet other youth who also care about making Hawai`i and the world a better place.

          Enrollment is FREE if admitted to the program.

How to Apply: http://www.dmzhawaii.org/?page_id=5767

1st PLACE, Nicole Phillips

2nd PLACE, Mariah Curlee

3rd PLACE, Mercedes Ryan

We hear about teens drinking and see a lot about alcohol in movies and TV. But what’s real about underage drinking? Check-out Katie’s story and figure out truth vs. myth.

Katie: HEY AMY! OMG you wouldn’t believe what happened at Blake’s party last night!

Amy: What, what, what?!?!

Katie: So Nick and I were just chilling at the party. We started drinking and we ended up doing it.

Amy: Hey, I thought you were going to wait.

Katie: Yeah, I was. But, we started drinking and you know…

Amy: Wait, were you safe?

Katie: Oh yeah, I’m on the pill.

Amy: But what about STDs?

Katie: Oh I never thought about that…but don’t worry I’m the only girl he’s slept with.

Amy: Hey, you know I like Nick. But what if he’s been with other girls?

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True or False

1. If you are on the pill, you don’t have to worry about STDs.

False. The pill can help to prevent pregnancy. But, it doesn’t help to prevent STDs. Abstinence (not having sex) is the only 100% way to prevent STDs. Using a condom can also help to prevent STDs.

2. If I’ve had sex I should get tested for STDs.

True. If you find out you have an STD you can get treated.

3. Most teens in Hawai’i don’t drink.

True. 70% of teens in Hawai’i don’t drink.

(source: morethanyouthink.org)

Want a chance to win a $10 Jamba Juice card?? Take our short 3 question quiz testing your knowledge HERE.

What: 10th Annual Backyard Jam

Where: Kapi`olani Park Bandstand

When: Sunday, February 28, 2009; 12:00-5:00 p.m.

Purpose: To provide a fun and safe afternoon of entertainment, fun, games, activities, and learning for
Hawaii’s public.

The Hawaii Youth Services Network, Hawaii Foster Youth Coalition, and REAL present an advocacy training led by youths who have been involved in changing laws through working with the legislature.  The training is for young people, ages 13 to 21, who are interested in making postive change through the legislative process.  Youths are encouraged to bring a bill or issue they would like to work on.  Current bills will be available as well.

Topics include: Legislative Advocacy, Written and Oral Testimony, Tour of the Capital, and Visits with Legislators.

To register contact: HFYC at 545-5683 or hifosteryouthcoalition@hawaiiantel.net

General Information

What: 10th Annual Backyard Jam

Where: Kapi`olani Park Bandstand

When: Sunday, February 28, 2009; 12:00-5:00 p.m.

Purpose: To provide a fun and safe afternoon of entertainment, fun, games, activities, and learning for Hawaii’s public.

Register your organization for a resource booth

2nd PLACE

3rd PLACE

Saturday, July 4^th
12pm – 8pm

Kailua Beach Park
FREE

This is an opportunity for youth to speak up to their legislators about the issues they think need to be addressed in their communities and schools.

Space is limited.  Registration deadline is October 4th, 2009.

DATE: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

LOCATION: State Capitol

TIME: 8:30am - 3:00pm

Contact Sara at TeenLine Hawaii for more information at info@teenlinehawaii.org

DATE: Sunday, October 4th, 2009

LOCATION: State Capitol

TIME: 10:30am - 3:00pm

FREE giveaways, food, live music, games, activities.  Costume contest starts at 11:30, registration begins at 11am. 

Because of this, in many ways, trans teens have a larger struggle for acceptance and understanding compared to other queer teens.

This lack of information does not mean there is something wrong with you. It means that society has been slow to learn. But it will. If you are transgendered or think that you might be, reach out for help. Despite the lack of knowledge about trans teens, you are not alone and there are resources for you.

Transgender is an umbrella term used to describe people whose gender identity or gender expression is different than their biological sex or physical anatomy. Gender identity is defined as someone’s internal sense of being male or female, meaning; does this person feel male or female? And gender expression is how someone expresses their gender identity – what clothes they wear, their hairstyle, and their body language. In today’s society, most people take cues from someone’s gender expression to decide that person’s biological sex. As mentioned above, transgender is an umbrella term that covers many different groups of people including: cross dressers, transsexuals, people who are intersex, drag kings and queens, and others.

Many in the scientific community think that being transgender is due to complicated biological factors. They also believe that these factors are already determined by the time someone is born, which means that someone does not choose to be transgender – you are born transgender. Some people are born with both male and female genitalia or unclear genitalia and are considered intersex. Many times, intersex people have surgery during infancy or early childhood to assign them to one sex or another. Sometimes, the doctors and parents don’t always choose the right sex and that child can grow up with gender identity issues that imitate those experienced by transgenders.

Since transgender is an umbrella term that covers many different but related groups of people, self-description can be really important to transgender people. Throughout the transgender community, there is some debate on what terms can be applied to whom. Some people, who have already had surgery to change their sex, don’t consider themselves transsexual anymore. They’ve become the opposite sex. In the end, it’s is a very personal choice and no one person can decide who they are but themselves.

It is not uncommon, however, for straight trans people to come out as gay, lesbian, or bisexual while they are trying to figure out their gender identities.

For example, someone may be biologically male and feel attracted to other males and assume they are gay. As time goes on however, they realize that their gender identity is female. So really, regarding gender they are a female attracted to a male.

Transgender people many times are lumped together with gay, lesbian, or bisexual people because they share many of the same struggles. Gender expression and sexual orientation many times overlap. Because of this, much of the anti-queer sentiments out there have much more to do with gender expression than sexual orientation. For example, a male who paints is nails, and wears short shorts and tight shirts often times will be teased and called gay. He may be gay, but he may also be transgender, or he may be straight and just like wearing short shorts and tight shirts. He is being teased because he is stepping outside his traditional gender role. He is not being teased because of his sexual orientation; he is being teased for his gender expression.

If think you may be transgendered, there is help out there for you. You can call TeenLine Hawaii at 808-521-TEEN for local resources and support groups. Another good website is http://iamtransgendered.com/ which can provide good information such as books, support groups, and information on being transgendered.

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Winners of the 3rd Annual Farrington Film Festival

Student Video Competition were:

• Bernard Fayloga (PSA- the Gambit-1st place) (Short- What is Life?-1st place)

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  (Short-The Uninvited Guests-3rd place tie)

• Sandy Asuncion (Short-Cyber Lovin-3rd place tie)

• Frank Valencia (Documentary-Kalihi Valley Water Quality Testing-1st place)

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• Kurth Munar (Documentary-National Day of Action-2nd place)

For more info, please contact Christine Ho at farringtonfilmfestival@gmail.com

Videos played at the festival will be broadcast on ‘Olelo Community
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www.farringtonhighschool.org for more info.

Check out the winning videos below!

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What is Life? - Bernard Fayloga

Shrimp - Robert Delim

The Uninvited Guests - Christine Recaido & Brandon Ganio

Water Quality Testing - Frank Valencia

Patience - Kevin Lopez, Jordan Sarcedo, Bryan Kaneshiro

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Poisonings on rise; many fear youth won’t heed warnings

Although relatively rare in Hawai’i, deaths from alcohol poisoning are on the rise and Carol McNamee worries that other young people won’t learn from Makamae’s death.

With a blood alcohol level more than five times the .08 driving limit in Hawai’i, Makamae “had an extraordinary amount to drink,” said McNamee, who founded the Hawai’i chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, which works to prevent underage drinking.

“I don’t think getting to the point of death is a common occurrence here,” McNamee said. “But many, many young people are drinking way too much and getting, very, very sick. Teenagers are just not educated about the dangers of drinking so much.”

It can take as little as two drinks to start feeling impaired and Dr. William Haning, a psychiatrist and professor at the University of Hawai’i’s John A. Burns School of Medicine who specializes in addiction, believes more drinkers may be in trouble than they realize.

“More often,” Haning said, “people get very close to death without actually knowing it.”

Services were scheduled for last night and today for Makamae, with burial at 1 p.m. today at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

She “was a beautiful girl,” said Audrey Wolz, who had been her counselor at Roosevelt High School last year. “She always lit up the room when she walked in with her smile.”

Makamae earned good grades, was popular with the other kids, paddled and danced hula in a Merrie Monarch-winning halau.

“She could be a little sassy but she didn’t get in trouble,” Wolz said. “She definitely had spirit.”

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Police say Makamae and at least four underage friends had been drinking on July 30 at the Hawai’i Kai home of Michael Clark, 24. He was charged Thursday night with five counts of promoting intoxicating liquor to a person under 21, a misdemeanor.

He posted $10,000 bail and is scheduled to make his initial appearance in Honolulu District Court at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 18.

Investigators aren’t certain how much or what kind of alcohol Makamae drank at Clark’s home, said Honolulu police Sgt. Kim Buffett.

But, Buffett said, “we believe he was serving the drinks to her” and four of her friends.

Makamae, of Papakolea, was found unresponsive at Clark’s home and was taken to Straub, where she died.

The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s office lists Makamae’s cause of death as “acute alcohol intoxication” and it appears to be the first death of its kind so far in 2009, state Health Department officials said.

Between 1991 and 2008, Hawai’i saw 22 deaths that were considered “unintentional alcohol poisonings,” according to Dan Galanis, epidemiologist with the Health Department’s Injury Prevention and Control Program. A total of 39 other people died of drug poisonings in which alcohol was a contributing factor, Galanis said.

Because of the way deaths are reported, “it is likely that alcohol was involved in a lot more of the drug poisonings,” Galanis said.

During the same period, 88 patients were treated every year on average for nonfatal injuries that included the “toxic effect of alcohol,” Galanis said.

Most troubling is the increase in deaths connected to alcohol poisoning in 2007 and 2008.

In addition to the two people who died of alcohol poisoning in 2007 and five more in 2008, two others in 2007 and four more in 2008 also died of drug poisoning in which alcohol was involved, Galanis said.

With a blood alcohol level of .433 grams per deciliter, the odds were against Makamae, Haning said.

Whether they’re 15 years old or 50, half of all people who consume enough alcohol to reach a level between .4 and .5 will die, Haning said.

“The alcohol will reach back, squeeze down hard on your respiratory center activity until you essentially stop breathing,” Haning said. “Or it may cause you to suppress an adequate gag reflex. If you’re comatose and you throw up, you’ll end up aspirating it and getting it in your airways.”

People process alcohol according to physical size or body mass — and gender.

But after two beers, two glasses of wine or two shots of hard alcohol, a typical person will reach a blood alcohol level of .03 to .04 and be feeling the effects, Haning said.

By the time they get to .08, they are legally too drunk to drive in Hawai’i and most other states.

“Older people may have developed a tolerance and the adaptive skills of being drunk,” Haning said. “They may be acquainted with the business of being drunk. But, unfortunately, it still leads people to doing stupid things like driving.”

The difference for young drinkers is that they’re unaccustomed to the effects, Haning said, and “may panic faster or underestimate the impact of the alcohol.”

The amount of alcohol needed to get to .1 may vary.

“But even though they had to drink substantially different amounts to get to the same level,” Haning said, “a 100-pound female at .1 is as stupid and intoxicated as a 300-pound linebacker who is also at .1.”

At .2, a drinker will feel the effects of a low-level coma.

“Most people won’t be able to hold their beer glass anymore,” Haning said. “They may be having a great time and may not remember the night before — that ‘lampshade on the head’ effect.”

By the time a drinker reaches a blood alcohol level of .3, “she would be pre-comatose. You’re very close to stopping breathing.”

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Submit YOUR

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2010 May Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month

SLOGAN!

Download the entry form HERE

Deadline May 31, 2009

CLICK HERE

 

to get started!  

 

This is an opportunity for youth to become activists in their communities and schools, meet youth from across the island, and have some fun!  The purpose of the group is for youth to come together and decide which issues need to be addressed with their peers and then create campaigns, events, and trainings around those issues.  This is youth led and initiated and gives youth the power to change their environment!

Applications are due October 12th, 2009.  You will hear back from a TeenLine Hawai rep within two weeks to let you know if you have been accepted.  Contact Sara at TeenLine Hawaii for more information on how to apply at info@teenlinehawaii.org or call 808-521-TEEN.

First meeting is:

DATE: Saturday, October 24th, 2009

LOCATION: TeenLine Hawaii office

TIME: Approx. 12:30-6:00pm

Mahalo to all who participated!

See you again next year!

The complete list of winners from the

2009 May Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month Contests:

1.       Cameron Largusa, 11^th gr.

2.       Mariah-Kiana Navor, 12^th gr.

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Island Roots is a free event for high-school students to recognize National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on  Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 from 9:30 am—1:00 pm at Bishop Museum.  Island Roots will feature Island 98.5 DJ Mento Mele, a Slam Poetry workshop by Kealoha, the “It Could Happen to You” play by Kalihi Palama Health Center, lunch, prizes, and the “HIV in Hawaii” video presentation. 

The event hopes to engage Hawaii’s youth in the fight against AIDS and educate them on how to protect themselves from HIV and other STDs.

Click here to download the Island Roots flyer.

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10:40 - 11:00: HIV 101 and Discussion

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Any students under the age of 18 need a parental consent form to reserve their spot at the event. Click here to download the form.

Teen Pregnancy in Hawaii

by Jessica Tuquero, Washington Middle School

Today I would like to share some information about teen pregnancy. I found, through the National Education Association’s research, that Hawaii has the 12^th highest teen pregnancy rate in the nation. More and more of our teenagers are getting into this difficult situation and something needs to be done. I cannot imagine not being able to finish high school or not having enough money for college because I used it all on my baby. I’m not saying that teenagers absolutely cannot reach their goals with a baby, but it will definitely be challenging.

Not only are teenage girls affected by a pregnancy, but their families and their boyfriends as well. Families are affected financially when it comes to their daughter or son’s baby – they are obligated to help by law. So do you really want to risk your happiness in life as well as your families’? Probably not, so think twice before getting sexually active.

The best solution for teenagers is to be abstinent – it doesn’t hurt to wait. Abstinence does not only prevent teen pregnancy; it helps avoid sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS, etc; helps you focus on more important people and things in your life; and if you are religious, it honors your religious beliefs. There may be other personal reasons why you choose to stay abstinent but you get all the benefits of waiting.

Unfortunately, not all teenagers will choose to wait. If this is the case parents, there are many clinics you can take your daughter or son to so they can get birth control or condoms. There are many different types of birth control. There are barrier methods such as a male or female condom, a diaphragm, or a cervical cap. There are also hormonal methods which include birth control pills, the Depo-Provera shot, Lunelle, Nuvaring/vaginal ring, Ortha Evra patch/birth control patch, or an intrauterine device (IUD).

Now back to you teenagers, there are so many ways you and your partner can make love without actually “doing it.” Here are some suggestions:

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5.) Talk openly about your feelings, etc. Don’t risk a successful life just for some “action”, there are so many ways you can make each other feel good inside.

In conclusion, I think it’s important that everybody takes responsibility for this issue and if you want more information you can contact TeenLine Hawaii at 521-TEEN or visit their website at www.teenlinehawaii.org.

Here are some links I found that deals with information you may ask in the future:

1. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control-4211.htm

2. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/abortion-4260.htm

3. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/body-image-23374.htm

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Kick Butts Day Unites Youth During
Anti-Tobacco Rally on February 27

WHAT:

Youth advocates of REAL: Hawaii Youth Exposing the Tobacco Industry will stage an anti-tobacco rally as part of advocacy training at the 6th annual Kick Butts Day 2009. The activism demonstration will include an art wall by Kalani High School graffiti artists, slam poetry by Youth Speaks Hawaii and performances by the Ewa Beach Breakdancers. Prior to the rally, Lt. Governor James “Duke” Aiona will greet youth and proclaim February 27, 2009 “Kick Butts Day” in Hawai‘i.

WHEN:

Friday, February 27, 2009

11:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Lt. Governor Aiona’s Proclamation
Youth unite Kick Butts Day rally

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Youth attend legislative luncheon

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Youth make visits to legislators

WHERE:

Hawaii State Capitol
Mauka (mountain) end on South Beretania Street

DETAILS:

This year’s Kick Butts Day will bring together nearly 150 youth participants from across the state including students from the Department of Education Peer Education Program, Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island, Molokai Tobacco Free Partnership, American Lung Association, TeenLine Hawaii, MADD Youth in Action, Alu Like of Hana, Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi, Kokua Kalihi Valley Health Center, WCCHC TEENBEAT, MEO YouthBank, and REAL youth members.

Kicks Butts Day is sponsored by the REAL: Hawaii Youth Exposing the Tobacco Industry, Coalition for Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i, The Hawaii State Department of Health’s Tobacco Prevention and Education Program, The Hawai‘i State Department of Education Peer Education Program, American Cancer Society, Papa Ola Lokahi, Hawaii Public Health Association and Cox Radio Hawai‘i.

NOTE TO MEDIA: Organizers and participants are available for interviews.

CONTACT:

Char Chang, Bennet Group PR
Cell: 808.265.3493
Email: char@bennetgroup.com.

Nicole Sutton, REAL Project Director
Phone: 808.441.8195
Email: nsutton@crch.hawaii.edu

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The BMI calculations for teens are used differently than the calculations for adults. For kids and teens, your BMI is plotted on a growth chart for girls or a growth chart for boys to show where you are compared to other people your age. This number is just a starting point and doesn’t take into account things like how much muscle you have or how large or small your frame is, things that may make your BMI higher even if you’re not necessarily overweight.

What If I’m Overweight?

If the BMI calculation shows you’re overweight, don’t panic. As a teenager, your body is constantly changing and growing and there are many factors that experts look at to decide whether there’s a weight problem or not. Take these steps to make sure you get the help you need:

• Talk to your parents and your doctor. Your parents, doctor or school nurse can help you figure out if your weight is something to worry about.
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• Work on Healthy Eating. Talk to your parents about your diet and how you can make it healthier. Cutting out soda, chips or candy and adding more fruits and vegetables is one simple way to make your diet more healthful.
• Educate Yourself. When you know about your situation, you can make better decisions. Read through all the things that affect your weight and take some time to learn more about whether you’re overweight or if you need to work on your body image.
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     First of all, a pelvic exam is a checkup of the female’s reproductive systems. This is to detect any signs of problems that may range from minor infections to cervical cancer. A gynecologist is a doctor that specializes in the health of the female’s reproductive systems. However, a pelvic exam may even be administered by your medical doctor, if they are qualified of course. No matter which doctor you choose, you should be comfortable with him/her. He/She should explain beforehand everything that will happen and answer any questions that you may have. When you have a male doctor, a female assistant should be in the exam room at all times.

     Most doctors recommend that females should get a pelvic exam when they become sexually active, are over 18 years old, experiencing pain in their pelvic area, or having menstrual problems, itching, or a strong-smelling vaginal discharge.  If you don’t have any of these categories, then you may not need a pelvic exam, but if you do have one or more of these things happening to you, it is a good idea to get a pelvic exam.

     Now that these two questions have been answered, the one most asked remains: What should I expect? Well, first, something that has probably been done to you a lot will happen, your height and weight will be taken. Then, you will be asked to go to the bathroom and empty your bladder. You will then change out of all your clothes, and into a paper gown/robe. The doctor will knock on the door and ask if you are ready. When he/she comes in, he/she may talk to you and get to know you a little bit. If this is your first pelvic exam, be sure to let the doctor know so he/she will go slowly and explain the process. Most doctors will first perform a breast exam to check for any lumps that might be a problem. If you are unsure of what to look for when doing your breast self-exam, or do not know how to do a breast self-exam, now is a really good time to ask questions.

      Once that’s all done, your doctor will ask you lie down on your back in the table and ask you to put your knees up. There may be something called stirrups that you can put your feet into. Then, the doctor will ask you slide your legs as far as they will go, remember, this does not mean stretch them so far that it causes discomfort. Just slide them as far as they will go. At this point you may feel a little weird or shy, especially if this is your first pelvic exam. Remember, the doctor has done this hundreds of times and just wants to make sure that you are healthy. At this point, the doctor will put on some thin gloves and check your vulva for any signs of irritation or other problems. The doctor should tell you what she is doing and seeing as he/she is checking you, but if the doctor doesn’t, be sure to ask.

     Now the doctor will put some lubricant on his/her gloves and insert one or two fingers into your vagina. At the same time, he/she will gently push down on your abdomen and pelvic region with the other hand. The doctor is checking the lines of your uterus, ovaries, and vagina with his/her fingers. This should not hurt, but it may be a little uncomfortable. Sometimes, the doctor may want to check from a different angle, and will insert his/her finger into your rectum, it will feel like you need to use the bathroom, but that feeling will go away as soon as the doctor removes his/her finger.

     A speculum is a piece of plastic that is inserted into the vagina to keep the walls of the vagina open. This way, the doctor will be able to see your cervix and perform a Pap smear (also called Pap test). A Pap smear is just a process where the doctor removes a few cells from you cervix and looks at them under a microscope to check if any of them are cancerous. To do this, the doctor will take a long cotton swab or spatula and gently brush against your cervix with the swab while the speculum hold the vaginal walls open. It will be placed under a glass slide and taken to the laboratory to be examined. The doctor will then remove the speculum. There shouldn’t be any pain involved in this exam, but if there is, be sure to speak up.     A pelvic exam may vary in cost. Some may cost only a few dollars while others may cost hundreds of dollars. However, your first priority should be to find a doctor that you are comfortable with.     Parent’s consent varies from state to state. If you find a doctor you like, ask what his/her policy is for pelvic exams. Pelvic exams are usually not a big deal. If you feel most comfortable not telling your parents about a pelvic exam, then that is entirely up to you, but your mother may be able to suggest a good doctor.

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Today I would like to share some information with you about teen suicide in Hawaii. Did you know that, according to the Honolulu Advertiser, 12 percent of public school students in Hawaii have attempted suicide, compared to 6.9 percent of high school students nationwide? That’s nearly double the amount! Also, boys try 4 times more than girls to commit suicide! Actually, 46% of teen suicide attempts involve the use of fire arms. Other methods include: knives, compasses, and scissors. After hearing all of these shocking statistics, I’ve become determined to find out why so many of our teens in Hawaii are resorting to death as an option.

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            Well for starters, I had to find out what the causes of considering suicide were. My research led me to find that romantic, family, friend, and school problems are some of the influences. All of these influences, if not dealt with, can lead to stress or depression which can lead to severe depression. This is a ripple effect, and you’re probably wondering how can you help, right?

            Before you can help, you have to know the signs of someone who is thinking about suicide. Some of these signs include:

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Low self esteem

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            Now that you know some of the reasons and signs of someone who is considering suicide, you can do something about it! First off, do not, I repeat, DO NOT, put them down or say what they’re doing is stupid, or dramatic. That will definitely drive them farther away. What you should do is listen! Listening is a great way to help. Most teens have no one to turn to, or no one to talk to, and they feel all alone, so just listen! Talk to them, don’t turn them down, or say you’re too busy.  Always make them feel like you have time for them.  And when you’re listening, listen with your heart, not just your ears. Secondly, you should take them seriously; thinking they’re joking or lying might make them consider suicide even more. Thirdly, you should give them a hotline number to call, so they can talk to a professional. And finally, don’t give up, even if the person says they’ve changed their mind.  Check in on them constantly and make sure they know that you really do care!

            If you would like to know more about teen suicide, or talk to someone about it you can call (877) 521-TEEN or look at the links here. Here are some other websites I found that can also help you or someone you care about with all the things I‘ve shared with you today and more.

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     The topic I’m going to talk about is teen pregnancy. I feel that as a teenager, it is important to complete school and our studies. Pregnancy can cause a great impact on education and interfere with school. 

     Pregnancy comes with many consequences. It could be good or bad.  According to an article in the Star Bulletin, Hawaii teens or adolescents who have dropped out of school are two to five times more likely to have a child by the time they would complete high school.  Teens that have not gotten tested for HIV or AIDS or any other diseases get affected by them. You also can get affected by HIV and AIDS by having unprotected sex, such as oral or vaginal, with someone who is affected by it, or has been with many other partners. Another way is sharing needles, or fluids like blood with someone who is affected, or a pregnant women who is affected, and the baby could also get affected as well. This is a problem because Hawaii has the 12^th highest teenage pregnancy rate of any state, and of the 3,600 teenage pregnancies each year in Hawaii, 50 percent result births and 37 percent result in abortions.

     Many teen mothers suffer from the consequences of pregnancy. Abortion can also emotionally affect pregnant teens or adults. Abortion terminates the pregnancy of women. I also believe it is also hard for pregnant adult mothers because they have to work hard to keep their babies alive & well. But it could also be hard for teen mothers would work during school, or they have no choice but to drop out to support their baby. Some solutions or ways to prevent teen pregnancies would be to know the consequences of sex and getting pregnant. Also, knowing what birth control is and practicing safe sex. It is important because some of the birth controls don’t protect against AIDS or HIV. 

     Another way is to know how to say NO to sex. Communicating with your partner is the key in preventing the consequences that you weren’t ready for. To keep your relationship off the topic of sex or pregnancy, you could have fun or enjoy the time your with your partner by going out to eat, be there when a friend is needed, doing homework together, and many more. Although there is a high percentage in using some birth control methods, abstinence is 100% effective in preventing pregnancies and other diseases. I think it is important to live your life before you make one. To find out for more information, please contact Teen line or visit their website at www.teenlinehawaii.org. Please talk to your daughters or granddaughters about the consequences of being sexually active.  You could save her life.

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Homeless youth find safety, support at YO!

By Hawaii Pacific University students Savannah Yatchmeneff, Sara Mattison, Jasmine Spearing
Reader submitted At first, troubled teens may find living on the streets to be exciting, free from bad circumstances, or the rules of home. But they soon find out that the streets have their own rules.

 

 

 

In Waikiki, the action filled streets are home to hundreds of homeless youth who can be found sleeping in the parks, on the beach, or roaming the alleys in search of shelter, food and money. Teen homelessness is an ongoing battle for Alika Campbell and the volunteers at Hale Kipa’s Youth Outreach Program who strive to make a difference in the kids’ lives.

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There are two main components of the Youth Outreach, the drop-in center and the street outreach program.

On street outreach, which is six nights a week, YO volunteers fill a backpack with basic supplies such as snacks, hygiene items, condoms, toothbrushes and information referral cards.

“If we see you out there we’ll hit you up, here’s our card, here’s what we’re about,” Campbell said. “If you need services come on in.”

YO was started in 1989 and is an organization that has a lot of “word of mouth advertising” according to Campbell. They’re an established part of the street scene in Waikiki and get a high number of street referrals. Nearly 95% of homeless youth in Waikiki are runaways who are cut off from their families because of abuse, neglect, drugs or they grew out of foster care. Most homeless youth on the island head to Waikiki because of all the people, excitement and bright lights, according to Campbell.

Police Capt. Jeff Richards. “Waikiki is a happening place, there is always some type of event. Other places on the island, there isn’t much going on at 4 a.m. Waikiki lets them hide in plain sight, be part of the crowd,” he said.

The basic goal of YO! Is to keep people alive and healthy so that maybe they will make some better choices tomorrow. Staff talk to the kids about better choices, but they don’t have an agenda like many other places which require kids to adhere to certain rules or follow programs in order to qualify for their help.

Every year, YO assists more than 400 different youth and provides over 4,000 meals.

Most of the food is donated. The Food Bank provides a great deal, along with churches and schools who organize food drives. An anonymous donor supports the meal program by buying the kids pizza twice a month. Aloha Harvest also helps out by collecting food from restaurants and hotels.

As for the health care, the medical center is in collaboration with the Waikiki Health Center. A single on-site physician is available only during operating hours.

They do everything from providing birth control, STD and HIV testing, along with taking care of minor cuts, scrapes, infections and stitches. For anything major, youth are sent to the hospital. “We see a lot of cuts and wounds. The most common thing is respiratory illness in the winter, especially colds and the flu,” said Campbell.

YO on average has about 30 kids stopping in every day. Around holiday celebrations, the numbers tend to be higher.

“On the street, it’s all about resources. At first, some kids have money or possessions like ipods or video games, so they are popular. Once their resources run out, they need skills or abilities to get some money or else they have to work their way in to be accepted,” said Campbell.

Most kids band together for protection because on their own they can become a target for pedophiles, pimps and drug dealers.

“Here at the YO, there is a sense of community. Everyone here takes care of one another and we’re all like brothers and sisters. It’s the closest thing they have to a home,” said Campbell.

It’s almost impossible to guess how many homeless youth there really are in Waikiki, according to Capt. Richards. “We don’t keep stats. We see them, but it’s hard to keep track. It’s a fluid population, they could be out on the street one day, then they could be staying with friends. What they are doing isn’t criminal, we will talk with them, check up on them, but out on the street they can get themselves in trouble, and that’s when we see them,” said Richards.

Jo-Ann Adams, a Waikiki neighborhood board member, says that the most damaging effect homelessness has in Waikiki, or for that matter in Hawaii, is the effect on tourism. Some tourists who have been visiting Hawai’i for years have written letters to the district saying that they will not come back to vacation in Hawaii because of the homelessness.

Much of the youth showing up at YO are entirely disconnected from their families and are making ends meet solely by themselves.

Some of the teens even have children. In an attempt to reduce pregnancy and protect youth from STD’s, YO! gives out thousands of condoms every year. They inform teens about STD’s and HIV and provide girls with birth control.

“Sometimes pregnancy helps reconnect them with their families but not always. A lot of the kids are taken by Child Protection Services right away, especially if the mother has a drug problem. There are women’s homes that will take in single or pregnant mothers to help them turn their lives around,” said Campbell.

The average age of youth that YO helps is between 17-19 years old. But they do get them as young as 8-13 years.

Drug use at the center is forbidden along with fighting, but YO doesn’t like to turn anyone away, even if they show up under the influence. “So long as you’re no trouble, and can handle your actions, you’re welcome to eat and sleep it off,” said Campbell. If it’s a persistent problem, YO provides help for them to get treatment.

“Nearly 99.5% of homeless youth are on some form of drug, most commonly alcohol or marijuana,” said Campbell.

“Thankfully, YO has seen a decline in the number of ice users (crystal methamphetamine) in the past four years, but it is not necessarily because they don’t want it, it is more of a supply and demand issue, it’s not as readily available,” he said.

YO has had limited success in finding and training volunteers. There have been student volunteers from Hawaii Pacific University and the University of Hawaii, most of them being nursing students who assist with the Health Center, however, YO! wants people who are willing to make a long term commitment, to develop a relationship with the kids and help steer them in the right direction.

Campbell added, “We can’t have people here with the kids getting attached, if we don’t know they are going to be around for awhile… we need them to be serious.”

“We are the most consistent adult presence in their lives. For a lot of them, we are the only adults who have never exploited them,” said Campbell.

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While you are living in foster care, you have the right to be safe and healthy.

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This is your foster family’s or group home’s responsibility. If you are being discriminated against for any reason, please contact the Hawaii Youth Foster Coalition at 808-255-8365.

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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE IN A SAFE, COMFORTABLE HOME WITH:

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o Your own place to store your things

o A phone that you can use to make confidential calls (unless a judge says you cannot)

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO:

o Be treated with respect

o Go to religious services and activities of your own choice, send and get unopened mail (unless a judge says someone else can open your mail)

o Contact people who are not in the foster care system (friends, church members, teachers, and others)

o Make contact with social workers, attorneys, probation officers, CASAs, foster youth advocates, and supporters, or anyone else involved with your case

o Be told about your placement by your social worker or probation officer

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o Lock you in a room or building (unless you are in a community treatment facility)

o Abuse you physically, sexually, or emotionally for any reason

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o You have the right to identify and maintain relationships with appropriate people who are important to you, as long as it’s in your best interest. The intent of current law is that no child shall leave foster care without a permanent, caring relationship with an adult. Talk to your social worker or attorney about who is important to you.

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o Refuse to take medicines, vitamins, or herbs (unless a doctor or judge says you must)

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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO DO SOMEONE THINGS ON YOUR OWN. YOU CAN:

o Have your own emancipation bank account (unless your case plan says you cannot)

o Learn job skills right for your age

o Work, unless the law says you are too young to manage money you earn (if right for your age, developmental level and it’s in your case plan)

o Go to Independent Living Program classes and activities if you are old enough

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o Visit and contact your brothers and sisters (unless a judge says you cannot)

o Contact parents and other family members too (unless a judge says you cannot)

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o Tell the judge how you feel about your family, lawyer, and social worker

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o Live with a family member if that would be a safe place

o Get help with school if you need it

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o You have the right to participate in age-appropriate extracurricular, enrichment, and social activities such as church, school, and community activities, sleep-overs with friends, scouting and 4-H, without requiring criminal background checks of chaperones, friends, and friends’ parents/supervisors.

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It is the law that parents must take good care of their children. When a child is no longer safe or healthy in their family home, they can be removed from their home by state authorities. There are many different reasons why this can happen. Sometimes the family needs to make changes in their home to make it safer for children. They might need to make someone who is hurting the child move out, or they might need to get water and electricity hooked up. Sometimes the child is sick and the parents can’t take care of the child on their own. Or, a parent might be learning how to quit alcohol or other drugs.

After the child is removed from their home, they are placed in a foster home. Foster homes are temporary places that will offer the child a safe and healthy place to stay while their families make changes. Currently, there are 532,000 children in foster care in the United States. Nearly 130,000 of those children are eligible for adoption.

If you have been placed in foster care, you probably have lots of questions like – why am I here? What happens next? Are my parents okay? Are my brothers and sisters safe? What’s going to happen to me? Can I go back home? What if I don’t want to go back home? Where can I go for help? Hopefully we can help answer a few of these questions for you.

First, you are probably wondering, “What’s going to happen to me?” In the beginning, you will be assigned a caseworker, sometimes called a social worker. Their job is to make sure you are taken care of and will help you find a safe place to live as soon as possible. Your caseworker and you should start talking about the reasons you are going into foster care right away. You need to let your caseworker know your thoughts, like wanting to stay in your same neighborhood or school. Together you will decide what changes need to be made and plan for making these changes.

It can be very hard to be away from your family. If you want to see your family, you will be able to see them when it is safe to do so. Visiting times will be set up so that you can be together. Sometimes, kids aren’t comfortable with seeing their parents right away. Others want to see their parents as soon as possible. Be sure your caseworker knows how you feel about visits. Together you can make plans that feel right for you.

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The answer may lie in the fact that most people who attempt or commit suicide are experiencing depression or are abusing drugs or alcohol.  We’ll talk more about that here, and then share some common warning signs and where to go for help.

Depression

Depression is very common and affects as many as 1 in 8 teens.  It affects people of every color, race, economic status, or age.  Depression is more than occasionally feeling sad.  It is a strong mood involving sadness, discouragement, despair, or hopelessness that lasts for weeks, months, or even longer.  Depression affects a person’s thoughts, outlook, and behavior as well as mood.  It leads people to focus mostly on failures and disappointments, to emphasize the negative side of their situations, and to downplay their own worth.  Someone with severe depression is unable to see the possibility of anything good happening and may believe they will never be happy or things will never go right for them again.  A teen with depression may feel like there’s no way out of their problems and no escape from their emotional pain.

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Teens who abuse alcohol and drugs are also at a high risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. 

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One of the biggest dangers for teens abusing drugs or alcohol is the effect on their judgment.  Their ability to assess risk, make good choices, and think of solutions to problems are greatly inhibited while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, which increases their risk for suicide.  This explains why many suicide attempts occur when a person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 

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Many times, depressed teens will plan their suicide in advance. 

Other times, suicide attempts happen impulsively.  A situation such as a breakup, an unintended pregnancy, or a big fight with a parent can lead an already depressed teen to feel desperate. 

There are signs that someone may be thinking about or planning a suicide.  Here are a few:

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• Self-mutilation

If someone you know is showing one or more of these warning signs, do not assume they are thinking about killing themselves.  Talk with them.  Most importantly, do not be afraid to ask them the question.  Don’t beat around the bush and ask, “Are you going to hurt yourself?” Ask them point blank, “Are you thinking about killing yourself?”  This way it registers with them how serious it is. 

Many times, people are too afraid to ask thinking they will “plant a seed” in that person’s head or they will offend them. 

By no means will you be planting a seed and if the person is offended, they will get over it.  It is much more important to know for sure if someone is thinking about suicide. 

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I always thought of sexual abuse as something that happened to people on the television or people I didn’t know.  It didn’t happen to people I knew…and I’d never think it would happen to me.  No, not me…

I guess I was in for a rude awakening when I found myself in a situation that I never expected myself to be in…

When I was a child, age 6 at the youngest, I was sexually abused by a member of my family.  We weren’t related by blood; he was married to one of my aunts.  My uncle got along really well with my family.  He was always the first to volunteer to take the kids out to have fun, was always helping out around the house and was always positive.  Based on my observations, it seemed like my family got along with him very well, too.  So, it was hard to believe that he would commit such a thing.

            On one occurrence, though not the first, I remembered going to his house to play with my cousins, who were also his daughters.  It was around eight o’clock in the morning and I guessed that my cousins were still getting freshened up for the day because I heard my aunty tell them to start doing their chores.  Figuring that they’d take a while to finish, I sat in the living room and watch television.  I heard footsteps coming towards me and as I turned around, I saw my uncle approaching the couch. 

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I figured he wanted to sit on the couch with me, so I moved over to give him some room.  Instead, he pulled me off the couch, sat down, and pulled me into his lap.  Of course, I was terrified of what was going to happen next because it wasn’t the first time he tried to do something to me.   

Terrified, I couldn’t move so I sat there for a while before he started to touch my “private” parts above my clothes.  Though I was in shock, I started to cry.  Then, as if he didn’t think what he was doing was wrong, he moved his hand into my underwear and started touching me.  I know that a normal person would jump and run away immediately, but I was a little girl and I was too terrified of the thoughts of what he’d do to me if I ran away and told someone.  So, I sat there…waiting for it to end, all the while thinking about what I was going to do when it did end. 

            He stopped when he heard the chatter of my cousins who were approaching the living room.  I immediately got up and ran out of their house, headed for my own.  I ran to my room and let the feelings of hopelessness, anger and frustration take over my body—just like I did after all of the other incidents that occurred before. 

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            The abuse occurred over a period of years after that and the longer I waited to tell my parents about what was going on, the more it felt like my life was going nowhere.  Slowly but surely, I noticed that I was starting to withdraw from having fun with my friends and shying away from contact with others at all costs.  I started isolating myself so that I could hurt alone and no one had to experience it.  I was angry.  I was hurt.  I was confused—who would believe me if I spoke up?  When I couldn’t be alone any longer, I told my parents…

            As if it happened yesterday, I can recall the events of the day I spoke up.  On September 11, 2001 at around six o’clock in the morning, I woke up to find my mom in front of the television, watching the news on the planes that were crashing into the Twin Towers in New York City.  She was also on the phone with one of my cousins.  When she hung up, she sat me in front of her and looked at me with a look that meant she was serious.  She told me that the cousin she hung up on told her that my uncle had sexually abused her, and she wanted to know if it happened to me, too. 

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I didn’t need to say a word, she could tell my answer because of the tears that began to spill over my cheeks.  I then proceeded to lock myself in my room, more humiliated than anything.  The only time I bothered to unlock the door was when my cousin—the one that confessed to my mom earlier—came to talk to me. 

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She told me all the things that happened to her and that the she was feeling the way I was feeling.  For the first time in years, I felt comforted…

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            Even after eight years of speaking up, I must admit that I’m still in the healing process.  To help me in the healing process, I found that by surrounding myself with good friends and family, I felt nothing could harm me. 

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I know that my friends and family will be there for those times when I need them.  It also helped that I researched sexual abuse and read stories from other victims because when I did those things, I didn’t feel alone.  Knowing more about sexual abuse has made me want to speak up more against it.  Now, I don’t feel embarrassed about talking about sexual abuse; as long as it helps others, I’ll keep doing it.  download Spider movie

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            To those who have been sexually abused, don’t feel discouraged because you feel like you can’t speak up.  There is someone out there who will help.

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            To those who know a victim of sexual abuse, don’t hesitate to listen to them when they need to talk about it.  Listening is sometimes the best form of comfort.

            Finally, to those that once felt like sexual abuse would never affect them, don’t hesitate to learn the facts about sexual abuse.  I once felt that I could never be sexually abused but it did happen.  None of us choose what our lives hold for us.

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Hawaii’s teen birthrate accelerates 12 percent

Hawaii is among a few states that accept federal funding for abstinence-only efforts

By Star-Bulletin Staff and News Services
Hawaii’s teen birthrate rose at one of the fastest paces among 26 U.S. states experiencing an increase in 2006, a new federal report shows. 

There were 40.5 births per 1,000 females age 15 to 19 in the islands that year, according to figures released yesterday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That is a 12 percent increase from Hawaii’s 36.2 rate in 2005 and just under the 2006 national rate of 41.9.

Only three states - Alaska, Mississippi and Montana - saw larger percentage spikes in teen birthrates than Hawaii in 2006.

More than a year ago, a preliminary national report on the 2006 data revealed teen birthrates had risen for the first time in about 15 years. The new numbers offer the first state-by-state information on the increase.

It found that Mississippi now has the nation’s highest teen pregnancy rate, displacing Texas and New Mexico for that title. The three states have large proportions of black and Hispanic teenagers - groups that traditionally have higher birthrates, experts noted.

The lowest teen birthrates continue to be in New England, where three states have teen birthrates at just half the national average.

The report is based on a review of all the birth certificates in 2006. Significant increases in teen birthrates were noted in 26 states.

“It’s pretty much across the board” nationally, said Brady Hamilton, a CDC statistician who worked on the report.

About 435,000 of the nation’s 4.3 million births in 2006 were to mothers ages 15 through 19. That was about 21,000 more teen births than in 2005.

Some experts have blamed the national increase on a boost in federal funding for abstinence-only health education, which does not teach teens how to use condoms and other contraception. Hawaii is among a shrinking number of states accepting federal dollars for such programs.

“It’s a program that doesn’t work,” said University of Hawaii sexologist Milton Diamond, who argues a lack of comprehensive sex education in isle schools is behind the rising teen birthrate. “The kids used to get good sex education.”

Diamond said it is hard to pinpoint what else may have led to the increase in 2006.

Some conservative organizations have argued that contraceptive-focused sex education is still common and that the new teen birth numbers reflect it is failing.

The Hawaii Department of Health allocates $125,000 in federal abstinence-only funds to the Boys & Girls Clubs statewide. One of the program’s goal is to educate immigrant children ages 10 to 12 and their parents about healthy relationships, said Marlene Lee, supervisor of the Health Department’s Children and Youth Wellness Section, Maternal and Child Health Branch.

The state also offers family planning contracts, while public schools have peer education programs that mention contraception not only as a method to avoid unwanted pregnancies, but also sexually transmitted diseases, she said.

“We are trying to balance it,” Lee said. “You have to take a comprehensive approach.”

A variety of factors influence teen pregnancy rates, including culture, poverty and racial demographics.

The escalating cost of some types of birth control and their unavailability in some communities could also be factors, said Stephanie Birch, who directs maternal and child health programs for the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.

Glowing media portrayals of celebrity pregnancies do not help, either, she said.

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Hawaii was among states having the largest spikes in teen birthrates between 2005 and 2006. Here is a look at birthrates per 1,000 teens age 15-19 among states experiencing the biggest jumps during that period.

State 1991 2005 2006 % change 05-06

Alaska 66 37.3 44.3 19
Mississippi 85.3 60.5 68.4 13
Montana 46.8 35.2 39.6 13
Hawaii 59.2 36.2 40.5 12
Nevada 74.5 50.1 55.8 11
Kentucky 68.8 49.1 54.6 11
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Associated Press and Star-Bulletin reporter Alexandre Da Silva contributed to this report.

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Date: February 24, 2008

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      Whether it was the smell of the food that brought people in to the Backyard Jam or just the music that was attractive to the ears, the Backyard Jam was the place to be on February 24. From small keiki to adults, everyone had fun!

        The event brought in all types of visitors. One of the main attractions was TeenLine Hawaii.  They had a booth where teens could customize their own buttons. With tons of different designs and colors to choose from, some people couldn’t seem to pull themselves away. Not only could teens help the TeenLine Hawaii peer educators make buttons, but they could also listen to the variety of bands playing in the background. From Jahmaka to Raiatea Helm it was obvious in the attendance that the crowd was really enjoying itself. I Love You, Beth Cooper buy

     The TeenLine Hawaii booth and peer educators had a lot going on, everything from button making, to giving out information, to getting visitors to take part in a board game for a chance to win a prize.  For the peer educators, their first task was getting people interested.  With the size of the crowd hovered around the booth all day, it was clear peer educators weren’t having any problems with this task.

        TeenLine Hawaii was just one of the many vendors at the Backyard Jam. But it was clear it was one of the most popular. “I think this is the best one out of everything,” replied a little girl when asked about the event. Working hard to please the crowd, the line of people was unending for the peer educators. There was so little time for the volunteers to work on their own buttons that when closing time came they scrambled around trying to make as many buttons as possible.  One of the volunteers even decided to start collecting buttons. With her excitement clearly not absent, volunteer Gianina Frando, pictured below, exclaimed, “Making buttons was totally awesome and inspiring.”

     Whatever it was that TeenLine Hawaii did, it was sure enough to get every age group visiting them!

        When you get second hand smoke you automatically won’t die, but it’ll make you really sick.  The side effects of second hand smoke are:

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·          lower respiratory illnesses

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·          sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS, or cot death)

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·          increased risk for infections and illnesses

       In 2006 a bill was passed called the Smoke Free Work Places Bill.  This bill says that all public places that have two walls and a roof are not to be smoked at.  When you smoke you have to be at least 20 feet from the closed area.  This bill helps non smokers have rights, just like smokers do.

       You can stand up against second hand smoke and choose to be smoke free and stay away from smoking entirely. Take a stand and think about the risks of second hand smoke before you or someone close to you lights up.

It is never easy to know the moment when playfulness, or small arguments with others, turns to abuse. The transition is subtle, but you know when things start to get different and for some reason a situation begins to feel uncomfortable or fearful. If you begin to feel uncomfortable with someone about anything, do not ignore your intuitions! Your number one priority should always be to protect and take care of yourself.

Abuse can be defined as anything said or done to someone that was intended to harm or offend them. There are many different kinds of abuse.  People can be abused physically, emotionally, mentally, economically, and sexually. It is important to know that anyone, from peers, friends, significant others and siblings, to parents or guardians are capable of abusing someone.

Most of the time it is women or girls who are victimized by men or boys who aren’t in control of their emotions. Though not as common, women can also become abusive towards men. If you feel you are being abused you have the choice to remove yourself as well as the choice to stay in the abusive environment.

Getting out of an abusive relationship is never easy, but there are some things that can help. First, you need to find someone to confide in. Someone to talk to. When emotions are flying and you are confused by the person who is abusing you, it is really hard to stay focused on what really matters, which is your safety. You need someone who is strong and can keep you accountable. You also need to physically move yourself to a place that the abusive person cannot find you. If you need to, call the police. They have the power to intervene on your behalf and protect you from this abusive person if they decide to follow you. Empower yourself.

Protect yourself. Don’t forget to keep on talking to someone that you trust about what has gone on and what is still going on in your life even after you leave the hostilities and consider yourself safe.

Many victims of abuse think they have the power to change the abuser. They stay in the abusive relationship and get emotionally dragged all over the place telling themselves it is going to be over soon. Sometimes this can lead to their own deaths. Other victims believe they do not deserve something better than the life they are choosing to stay in. Many times they make excuses for the abuser or remind themselves over and over of the abuser’s good qualities and try to ignore the over abundant negative traits.

Abusers, many times, are products of abuse. Others have chemical imbalances, mental disorders, and substance abuse, with a combination of social stresses. There are many other factors that can contribute to abusive behavior. It does not matter what has caused someone to be abusive, it is unacceptable and they have no excuse.

One way to detect abusive behavior in someone else is to check your comfort level. If at any time during any type of relationship with someone, you start to feel uncomfortable around this person or afraid of what this person is capable of doing, you could be being abused. Another warning sign you are falling victim to abuse is negative changes in your own attitude which radiates into relationships with other close friends or family members. Other warning signs include not being able to do what you want to do because you are being controlled, constantly having to defend yourself in yelling arguments with this person, being contradicted, humiliated, or isolated most of the time if not all the time by this person, and if he or she blames you for his or her outrageous, abusive behavior.

If you are questioning whether or not you are being abused by someone, it is best to tell someone you trust about the situation. You could share your situation with your teacher or your counselor or someone who can tell you the truth from an unbiased perspective.

If you don’t want this person to know you are the victim, you can pretend that you are telling them about a friend’s dilemma. It might help them to come to a legitimate conclusion without being biased.

It’s hard to leave a relationship when you have been a part of it for a long time and endured so much together. The first time you realize that you are being abused, it may be such a shock you make up excuses and call it an accident. When someone gets really mad, they want a quick release.

Something as satisfying as punching a wall or throwing a chair. They will do anything to break something so they can feel they are back in control. After they realize what they have done, they might apologize and try to comfort you. But later, because they want control and your submission, they may justify what they did and you may find yourself saying, “They really didn’t mean to.

It only happened once. They said they were sorry. I shouldn’t have…” The worst thing you can do is blame yourself. You should not be taking responsibility for another’s actions. It does not help you. It does not help the abuser.

 

There is something that you can do! Be proactive.

It’s really good to find a strong support group of friends or family that can help you recognize the abusive relationship and will help remove you from it right away. If you find yourself in an abusive relationship and don’t think you have a way out, don’t hesitate to get help from an outside source. Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) can be obtained if you have factual evidence that you have been abused by someone. The law states that they cannot touch you, talk to you, or even be in the same facility as you. If they try anything, they could be arrested on sight. It’s important, however, to be smart about being seen in public. Always have friends with you and walk in public places where there are plenty of people.

Fear can make us do or not do things that we shouldn’t or should. Do not let fear be the reason you remain someone else’s physical, psychological, emotional, economical, or sexual outlet. There are many warning signs of abusive behavior – be aware of them. If you ever find yourself in a situation you do not think you can get out of alone, there are places you can call or go to. Here in Hawaii, you can call the Domestic Violence Action Center at 808-531-3771.

     People are faced with choices everyday.  What to eat?  Where to go?  What to do?  As a teen, you have to make decisions too but sometimes it can be difficult and confusing because you are still trying to figure out what kind of person you want to be and what you want from life.  This confusion and difficulty means that you are going to be more susceptible to what others say and do.  Fracture movie

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      Peer pressure comes in many forms.  Sometimes peer pressure can be unnoticeable like what you wear or how you act to fit in with the kids at school.  This type of peer pressure doesn’t really feel like peer pressure at all because you are unaware of it.  They aren’t telling you what to wear, but you feel you have to dress a certain way to be accepted.  Peer pressure can also be passive like offering someone a beer.  This kind of pressure is passive because it is only an offer and you still have the choice to take it or not.  Sometimes passive peer pressure can turn to more aggressive peer pressure if persistent taunting or teasing occurs when you decline their offer. 

You know it has turned aggressive when you feel like you can’t say no or the pressure will continue until you give in.  

      There are different reasons that lead someone to pressure their peers.  Sometimes people with dominant personalities want to control and lead while passive personalities will likely follow even though they may not really want to.  Sometimes the insecurity of being different or left out outweighs the right decision. 

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Other times a person’s morals, beliefs, or values may cause a person to be an outsider. 

This might lead a group to either pressure the outsider to fit in or pick on him for being different.  Ultimately, it is still the pressured person’s decision to give into the pressure or hold to his beliefs.

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     When it comes to handling peer pressure, the most important thing is to remember you do not have to do anything you don’t want to.  It is your life and you make the decisions.  If you made a decision because someone pressured you, you may regret it and have to live with it for the rest of your life.  The best way to handle peer pressure is to think of the different outcomes of your decision and choose the one that suits you best.  If you choose not to give in to the peer pressure, it’s okay to tell your friends a simple “no thanks.”  If they are good friends they will understand. 

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      We all have decisions to make every day and we should be able to make the ones we want without interference.  Sometimes our friends and our peers influence us and pressure us to do something we may not want to.  Sometimes they do this because they are trying to be nice and include you and sometimes they are just controlling and trying to show dominance.  Remember that you always have a choice even if it doesn’t feel like it.  By identifying what type of pressure you are being affected by, you can determine how to handle the situation.

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Our program focuses on youth with the goal of enhancing their health and well being by:

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Information on a variety of topics that are important to teens are accessible at any time. Some of the topic areas include: sex, alcohol and other drugs, emotions, family, relationships, school, violence, GBLTQ, foster care, practical & vocational issues, and personal development. Local youth resource information is also available.

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What is it you want in  your life?  Do you have a special goal or dream but aren’t sure how to achieve it?  Do you know what steps to take to have things turn out the way you want?  Perhaps you feel a lot of confusion about what you want to do with your life and where to focus your time and energy.  Here, we’re going to encourage you to not get overwhelmed, and to not give up.  Most of the good things that happen in life aren’t so much about luck or being in the right place at the right time, but because of hard work, motivation and planning.

One of the things that makes it difficult for you to set goals is the confusion you may feel about what is important in your life.  For some people, a way to sort out their thoughts is to sit down and write out a list of what is important, and what they want to accomplish.  Make time to look through your list and analyze your thoughts.  Some of the things you may want for yourself could seem like an unrealistic dream.  Have you ever thought of exploring these dreams and looking at them from a different perspective?  Setting goals and planning sometimes sounds really hard, but we actually do it all the time.  Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II psp

Whether your goal is a small one or a great big one, a long term one or a short term one, remember that you have a much better chance of achieving what you want if you break your goal down into simple steps.  For example, imagine hearing about a concert you really want to go to.  What are the first things you’d do?  Find out when and where it is, where to get tickets, how much they cost, come up with the money, ask your parents if you can go, etc.  Taking each step, one at a time, and sorting out all the details gets you to the concert.  This is only one example of lots of things that you have planned and carried out in your life. 

What about a bigger, long term goal?  Let’s say you want to continue your education after high school.  What kind of career are you interested in?  If you’re able to narrow it down, you can even begin taking helpful classes while you’re still in high school.   Where are the best schools or training centers located?  How much does it cost?  What kind of scholarships are you eligible for?  Where will you live? 

The list can seem endless, and sometimes it seems too difficult or too much work to be worth it.  Let us remind you that before you can make any final decisions, do make an effort to talk to people who have already completed a similar program, or are working in the career of your interest.  What suggestions do they have?  How about talking with your guidance counselor at school?  Your counselor can give you some of the answers to your questions or they can refer you to someone with answers.  Also talk to your parents, teachers, friends, relatives, etc. so you can get as much information as possible. 

Don’t let all of the details overwhelm you and get you down.  Futurama: Bender’s Game move Sometimes, in order to get more of what you want in life, it is necessary to do things that may seem intimidating, uncomfortable, or even a little scary.  Reach beyond what you thought you could.  Stretching yourself to your fullest may involve giving up something else—for example, if you are to participate in some kind of music contest or sports event on Saturday morning, you may have to give up a Friday night date or party.  Focus on the eventual positive outcome rather than the not as fun parts beforehand.   Face setbacks with a positive attitude and try to do your best. 

We hope that this information has gotten you motivated to work on your goal planning.  Remember that planning is very important, and get into the habit of breaking those goals down into simple or easily understood tasks so you will be able to attain them.  If something is important to you, give it your all to continually challenge yourself and move closer to your goal.  Good luck!

      The earth is a unique place.  It is the only planet in our solar system that has water, oxygen, and the right temperature to support life.  Earth is home to billions of different species of plants and animals and contains countless resources.  Humans are the dominant species of the planet with a population rising close to 7 billion.  Because of our huge numbers, everything we do has an effect on the planet.  We consume huge amounts of food and other goods, use enormous amounts of energy and resources, and alter the natural world to support the growing population.  As an individual, it doesn’t seem like there is much you can do but every little bit helps. 

When billions of people change even little things, the effects can be tremendously huge.  There are things that everyone can do to make a difference like conservation, reusing and recycling things, and being active in your community.  We all need to do our part because if we don’t take care of this planet, who will? Uptown Girls divx

      The first step towards helping the environment is to care.  If you care about something, then you will do what you can to preserve it and take care of it.  Learn about the environment - the creatures that we live with and what we can do to help.  Look around you and see how you live.  Think about everything you use, everything you throw away, where it comes from, where it goes, and what it took to make all those things and get them to you, then, times that by a billion people.  That is a lot of stuff.  Everything we use comes from somewhere, takes energy and resources to make, and has to go somewhere when we’re done with it.

      Conservation is key to helping the environment.  We all need to use less water, less electricity, and less stuff in general.  As an individual, you can do things like take shorter showers and turn water off while you wash cars or dishes.  Turn off unnecessary lights or fans and unplug things from outlets when they aren’t being used. 

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Try to consume less and buy only things you need in order to keep from wasting and if possible buy recycled goods. 

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      Reusing and recycling things is another way we all can help the environment.  Just because something was made for one reason doesn’t mean it can’t be used for another purpose.  For example, an empty milk container can be decorated and turned into a flower pot, or an old pickle jar could be turned into a piggy bank…Be Creative!  Recycle cans and bottles and even make some money back to put in that piggy bank.  Used water bottles can also still be reused as water bottles, and used clothes are still good clothes.  Arranged ipod Even if you don’t fit them or wear them anymore, someone else might.  There are lots of thrift stores and used clothing stores like Savers or Goodwill that you can score cool clothes at a very low price.  Get clothes, save money, and help the environment at the same time.

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      Another thing you can do is get active in your community.  Start small with things like picking up trash when you see it.  It can’t pick itself up and don’t count on someone else to do it for you.  There are beach cleanups and stream cleanups around the island and if there aren’t any in your area or the places you like to go then start your own.  If you and your friends enjoy hiking a certain trail, then maybe, once a month spread the word and have a trail cleanup day to keep the places you like clean.  And if people ask you what you are doing, tell them.  Educate them and get them involved.  If a lot of people just did a little it would amount to a lot and every little bit helps.

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      We all can make a difference in this world.  We just need to care enough to do something.  By each of us conserving our resources, reusing and recycling, and actively do our part in our communities, we can make an exponential difference in saving the environment.  We need to take care of the earth so it can take care of us.

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      Friends are a huge part of a person’s life.  They are there through the good times and bad.  They give us guidance and understanding, comfort and support, stories and memories, and most of all their time and loyalty.  Throughout our lives we will meet thousands of people. Hundreds of acquaintances will come and go, but only a few friends will always be there.  But how do we decide who these people are?  Where do we find them? And how do we keep them? 

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Even best friends are hard to get along with sometimes. No one is perfect, people make mistakes, and getting into arguments is normal. However, how you handle an argument is very important and can be the difference between keeping a friend and losing one. When dealing with arguments, we must look at a few things: how arguments get started, how to handle an argument properly, and how to prevent an argument before it happens. By understanding these things we become better at handling arguments and hopefully are able take better care of our friendships.

There are many ways an argument can start. A basic formula for an argument starts with a misunderstanding or assumption which leads to confrontation. Sometimes an argument is caused by an accident like bumping into someone or spilling something on someone. Although it is not intentional, it is unpleasant for the person it happens to and they may take offense and start an argument. Another way to start an unintentional argument is through competition or debate. Some people are over-competitive and will argue over bad calls or even fight to win or sometimes a debate may get out of control and turn into an argument. Teasing is an intentional way to start an argument. By making fun of someone you purposefully offend them, which would make them want to retaliate and defend themselves.

Although we are entitled to our opinions, sometimes it isn’t always the nicest thing to just blurt out what we think or make fun of someone to their face. If someone called you fat or stupid, even though you may or may not be a little on the plump side or a little dumb sometimes, it still hurts and you are going to want to say something back to defend yourself. Sometimes people say bad things about another person behind their back and that person finds out. Rumors and backstabbing are almost always messy arguments that get started because other people know before you do making the argument a lot bigger than just you and the person who started it. We do not always have control over what others do, so sometimes arguments are inevitable. However, knowing how to handle arguments will help resolve a situation that could possibly turn into a fight.

There are good ways and bad ways to deal with arguments. The way you handle an argument can lead to a peaceful resolution or could turn into a blowout fight or a possible loss of friends. There are a few steps to take when dealing with an argument to obtain a better outcome. The first step is to stop and think. Take time to cool down and think about the situation before you do or say something you may regret. The thing you are arguing about could be small and insignificant or it may even be a misunderstanding. You must identify the problem. If you don’t know what the problem is, then how will you know what needs to be fixed? It often helps to put yourself in the other person’s shoes to understand why they might be upset or hurt. Communicate your feelings during an argument. It helps the other person understand where you are coming from. Remember, do not yell. Yelling doesn’t solve the problem and it doesn’t make you sound logical or rational either. A person is not going to respond to yelling, and although it may help to get your aggression out, it may just make you angrier. Once you have explained yourself and understood why the person was upset, you can discuss possible solutions and come to an understanding. Be willing to apologize if you hurt the person or contributed to the miscommunication or problem in anyway.

Sometimes an argument can be prevented even before it starts. Before you do something that might upset or hurt a friend remember to think about their feelings. Think of other possible outcomes or alternative actions that may prevent a friend from being hurt. If you aren’t sure you should say or do something then put yourself in their place to see how it would feel if it happened to you. If a friend is important to you, then you should consider their feelings. Good friends wouldn’t want to hurt each other. Good friends respect each other and look out for one another. So be a good friend and think twice before doing something dumb or hurtful to a friend.

Arguments happen. Sometimes there is no getting around it. People do dumb things or don’t take other people’s feelings into consideration before doing something. By thinking before you act you may be able to prevent most arguments before they happen. However, if you do find yourself in the middle of an argument, remember there are good and bad ways to handle them and the way you handle them could be the difference between keeping a friend or losing them.

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     Since before we can remember, we are told to go to school and get good grades so we can get into a good college, get a good job, and support a family.  However, for some, college may not be the answer.  After thirteen required years of homework, lectures, and report cards, some