Youth Reproductive Equity is a national, multidisciplinary research collaborative composed of researchers and clinician-scientists. We are the go-to source of scientific expertise and thought leadership on adolescent and young adult sexual and reproductive health, inclusive of abortion and contraception.
Our Vision |
Every adolescent and young adult in the United States has the power to make informed choices about their own body and can access a full range of evidence-based sexual and reproductive health services to support their health and wellness throughout their life.
Our Mission |
To ensure that adolescents and young adults are included in research and action to advance sexual and reproductive health, that policies and practices related to adolescent sexual and reproductive health are evidence-based, and that public narratives about adolescent sexuality are grounded in science and center reproductive autonomy.
Key Activities |
1.) Expanding capacity for adolescent and young adult sexual and reproductive health (AYA SRH) scholarship by:
Training and mentoring junior scholars of AYA SRH.
Identifying gaps in AYA SRH scholarship and outlining opportunities to address them.
Providing guidance and training for SRH researchers on meaningful, ethical inclusion of adolescents in research.
2.) Conducting cutting-edge research to document and understand the current status of AYA SRH and inform solutions.
Synthesizing existing scientific evidence on AYA SRH.
Conducting original research on AYA SRH.
Highlighting youth’s voices throughout the research process.
3.) Communicating strategically to disseminate evidence.
Publishing original research and commentaries in peer-reviewed journals.
Presenting AYA SRH-focused content at national conferences.
Developing key messages and engaging via traditional and social media.
4.) Catalyzing and facilitating key organizations across sectors to visibly and actionably support AYA SRH.
Organizing key partner meetings to discuss and act on emerging AYA SRH issues
Representing AYA SRH issues and needs in relevant forums including professional workgroups, professional organization committees, and public comment opportunities.