National Advocacy Organizations
Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates provides information, training and strategic assistance to youth-serving organizations, policy makers, youth activists, and the media in the United States and the developing world.
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists: http://www.aasect.org
AASECT, an interdisciplinary professional organization comprised of sexuality educators, sex counselors and sex therapists, physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, allied health professionals, clergy members, lawyers, sociologists, marriage and family counselors and therapists, family planning specialists and researchers, as well as students in relevant professional disciplines. AASECT provides professional education, encourages research and supports the publication and dissemination of information related to sex educators, counselors and therapists.
National Association of City and County Health Officials: http://www.naccho.org
NACCHO came from the merger National Association of County Health Officials and the U.S. Conference of Local Health Officers. NACCHO serves local health departments nationwide-in cities, counties, townships and districts. NACCHO provides education, information, research and technical assistance to local health departments and facilitates partnerships among local, state and federal agencies in order to promote and strengthen public health.
National Black Caucus of State Legislatures: http://www.nbcsl.com
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) primary mission is to develop, conduct and promote educational, research and training programs designed to enhance the effectiveness of its members, as they consider legislation and issues of public policy which impact, either directly or indirectly upon "the general welfare" of African American constituents within their respective jurisdictions.
National Conference of State Legislatures: http://www.ncsl.org
NCSL is your forum for advancing ideas in your home state, across other states, and on Capitol Hill; for promoting information-sharing, one-on-one and collectively; and for providing you with the knowledge and resources you need to get America's ideas working.
Physicians for Womens Health (PWH): http://www.physiciansforwomenshealth.org
Physicians for Women's Health created by ACOG is dedicated to lobbying Congress on ob-gyn's legislative priorities to enact federal laws that improve the quality of and access to women's
health care.
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S.: http://www.siecus.org
The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS) is a national, nonprofit organization which affirms that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of living. SIECUS develops, collects, and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices.
Society for Research on Adolescence: http://www.s-r-a.org
SRA promotes the understanding of adolescence through theoretical studies, basic and applied research and policy analyses to understand and enhance adolescent development.