Abortion. Fall 2007 Semester - Digital Bridge Academy 1

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1 Abortion Bridge Academy 1

2 Abortion Team Adriana Ortiz Mario Juarez Sandro Vega Edith Berumen Yamel Hernandez Jessica Olivarez Bridge Academy 2

3 Data Collection Total Number of Surveys: 160 Number of Spanish Surveys: 19 Age Range: Under 13 years old 0% Between years old 2% Between years old 39% Between years old 47% 40 + years old 13% Bridge Academy 3

4 Who did we survey? 53% women and 47% men Ethnicity: Latino 70% White 20% Asian 4% African American 2% Other 6% Bridge Academy 4

5 Do you have children? of the total surveyed: 1 Child 11% 2-33 Children 16% 4-66 Children 7% 7+ Children 0% Background How many people live in your home? % % % % 11+ 1% Are you a US citizen? 80% Did you vote in the last election? 40% Bridge Academy 5

6 Background Survey subjects: 160 people Cabrillo College Watsonville campus Aptos campus Communities surveyed Watsonville Santa Cruz Additional Groups Family Members Bridge Academy 6

7 What is Abortion? Sandro Vega Bridge Academy 7

8 What is Abortion? Abortion is the termination of pregnancy by the induced removal of an embryo or fetus (that is incapable of survival outside the body of the women) which results in the death of the fetus. Bridge Academy 8

9 Project Goal To collect information from Watsonville and Santa Cruz citizens regarding ethical issues and impacts abortion has within our community. Bridge Academy 9

10 Who is in need? Edith Berumen Bridge Academy 10

11 Who is in need? Individuals not educated in sexual reproduction. Individuals experimenting with sexual relationships. Students who drop out of school because of unwanted pregnancy. Bridge Academy 11

12 Where do we find these people? Our community Students at Cabrillo College s s Watsonville and Aptos campuses Local families Bridge Academy 12

13 What are the needs? Yamel Hernandez Bridge Academy 13

14 What are the needs? Question: At what stage of pregnancy can you get an abortion? 48% one month 42% three month 6% six months 4% at birth Identify high risk behaviors. Education about birth control methods. Parents should sit down and talk to their children about the consequences of having sex. Bridge Academy 14

15 What are the results if we meet the needs? The percentage of a pregnant teenagers will decrease. Teens will be more educated about the risks of having an abortion. Bridge Academy 15

16 What are the consequences? Jessica Olivarez Bridge Academy 16

17 What are the consequences of not meeting the needs? Question: If you had an abortion what prompted you to have the abortion? 24% I was not prepared to raise a child. 4% I was in school. 2% I would be judged by others. 5% my family would not understand. 10% did not respond. 55% does not apply. Pregnancies at a young age Unwanted babies More abortions Risks for social diseases Bridge Academy 17

18 What are the moral issues? Abortion is an inalienable right. Abortion is not a violation of any right, because there is no such thing as the freedom to live (inside or outside) of another human being. Abortion Isn't the fetus life,, and thus has a right to life A right is a moral sanction to freedom of action in a social context. Bridge Academy 18

19 Questions and Choices Adriana Ortiz Bridge Academy 19

20 Questions and Choices If a woman chooses to have sex with a man, and she becomes pregnant, then doesn't a fetus have a right to be inside her without her consent? Bridge Academy 20

21 Is abortion murder? Question: When does life start? 66% at conception. 7% at 3 months. 3% at 6 moths. 17% at birth. 7% don t t know. Some people believe abortion is murder, that a fetus is a child and that the abortion procedure constitutes termination of life. Some believe abortion is not murder, that a fetus is not yet a fully formed human but a potential human being. Bridge Academy 21

22 Ethical Issue Mario Juarez & Adriana Ortiz Bridge Academy 22

23 An ethical issue Each woman, man, couple, parent and teen involved must make a personal choice. No one answer fits everybody. Bridge Academy 23

24 Three Solutions Solution 1 Provide information at schools and within the community about the risks of unprotected sex. Solution 2 Support counseling for all segments of the community so individuals can make informed choices. Solution3 Provide community support for parents and young teens so they can make informed choices. Bridge Academy 24

25 Solution one Provide information at schools and within the community about the risks of unprotected sex. Develop programs to support sex education within the community. Fund and train community volunteers to work with at risk youths. Bridge Academy 25

26 Solution two Support counseling for all segments of the community so individuals can make informed choices. Provide information within the communities on alternatives to abortion. Develop in-depth and meaningful communications within the community that reaches the high risk population. Bridge Academy 26

27 Solution three Provide community support for parents and young teens so they can make informed choices. Have community meetings so parents can learn about abortion risks. Explain to young women the risks and show the abortion procedure so they can understand the results before having sex. Bridge Academy 27

28 Resources Sandro Vega & Edith Berumen Bridge Academy 28

29 Community Resources Santa Cruz Health Service Agency Therapeutic Abortion resources Bridge Academy 29

30 Choice Abortion Clinics in Santa Cruz Planned Parenthood Santa Cruz (831) Westside Health Center (831) Rota Care (831) Women s s Health Center (831) Bridge Academy 30

31 Choice Abortion Clinics in Watsonville Planned parenthood (831) Salud Para la Gente (831) Bridge Academy 31

32 Choice Abortion Clinics in Salinas Salinas (831) Bridge Academy 32

33 Summary No one decision may be just for everybody. It is important to make an informed decision. Bridge Academy 33