Social Policy
The League of Women Voters is where hands on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic improvement.
Education
Support for equal opportunity in education, access to quality programs and adequate financing.
Resources
http://www.umsl.edu/~iwpl/
Sue Shear Institute. Established in 1996 to “assist women in developing the interest and skills necessary to succeed as full participants within government, serving in elected and appointed office as well as employed policy makers.” Also has a talent bank of women who are interested in serving on boards and educates women about running for office through classes called Pipeline to Politics.
http://www.electwomen.com/?p=1940
Elect Women Magazine.
Support legislation that requires Charter Schools, if they are permitted, to operate under many of the same regulations as traditional public schools, receive the same funding per pupil and be restricted to the school districts in the 2006 state statutes.
Resources
Family Planning
Support family planning programs and educational programs about family planning including funding for these programs.
Resources
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Educational materials for teens, parents and educators.
http://www.who.int/topics/family_planning/en/
World Health Organization, WHO, provides information to allow families to space and limit pregnancies for a woman’s health and well-being.
http://www.engenderhealth.org/our-work/family-planning/
International reproductive health organization Engender Health says that family planning safeguards individual health and rights. The organization notes that more than 1 billion young people between 15 and 24 are entering their reproductive years, adding urgency to their mission.
Juvenile Justice
Support measures to ensure a coordinate system of juvenile justice which treats children fairly and effectively.
Resources
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