When only 13 states in the nation require sex education to be medically accurate, a lot is left up to interpretation in teenage health literacy. Research published by the Journal of Adolescent Health shows that when sex education is comprehensive, students feel more informed, make safer choices and have healthier outcomes — resulting in fewer unplanned pregnancies and more protection against sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Of course, many young students pick up sexual health information from sources other than school: parents, peers, medical professionals, social media and pop culture. However, public school is the best opportunity for adolescents to access formal information. Teachers are left to interpret vague legislative guidelines, meaning information might not be accurate or unbiased. The chart below compares the legislative policies of all 50 states, including how they mandate specific aspects of sex education like contraception, abstinence and sexual orientation.


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Nurse, 40, is cleared of sexual assault on schoolboy, 14, while drunk at VE Day street party



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By Lizzie May For Mailonline. A year-old nurse has been cleared of sexually assaulting a year-old schoolboy who claimed she groped him at a VE Day street party. After less than two hours of deliberation at Guildford Crown Court, the jury of six men and six women found Katie Barrett not guilty of a single charge of non-penetrative sexual activity with a child aged 14 years, after the defence counsel told them that there was no actual evidence of the sexual assault. Ms Barrett, 40, a registered nurse, was on trial accused of sexually assaulting the boy on 8 May after he claimed she gave him Strongbow cider and shots during the street celebration. She denied the allegations, telling the court that she was 'just being friendly and sharing', adding: 'There was nothing sinister in it at all.


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The parents of a teenage girl are suing a Durban private hospital, alleging that she was sexually assaulted by a male nurse in the casualty department. While the nurse has been charged with rape, the family are also suing the police for failing to keep them updated on the progress of the case, and they are claiming damages from the private agency that hired the nurse. Please read our Comment Policy before commenting. Already have an account?