How States Are Implementing Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs Through the Personal Responsibility Education Program
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How States Are Implementing Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs Through the Personal Responsibility Education Program

Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Evaluation, OPRE Report #2014-27
Published: Apr 15, 2014
Publisher: Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Associated Project

Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP)

Time frame: 2011–2020

Prepared for:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families

Authors

Susan Zief

Rachel Shapiro

Debra Strong

Key Findings
  • PREP is unfolding on large scale.
  • States are strategically selecting program providers.
  • States are implementing PREP primarily through the schools. 
The Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) was authorized by Congress in 2010 as part of the Affordable Care Act.  The program, which is overseen by the Family and Youth Services Bureau, is designed to educate adolescents on both abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy.  The program must also address healthy transition to young adulthood by addressing adulthood preparation subjects that were mandated by Congress.  Most of the PREP funding ($55.25 million of $75 million, annually) is designated for formula grants to states and territories.

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