Abortion Conversation Project

Educational materials and projects generated by ACP have made important contributions to the reproductive health care field. Written materials made available to clinics and their patients have included information on post-abortion emotional health (Healthy Coping after an Abortion), safe and healthy communication between pregnant teens and their parents (Mom, Dad, I?m Pregnant), and issues surrounding spirituality and abortion. Various websites have been created to promote these program topics in addition to providing accurate information about available abortion care and resources. ACP offers bulletin boards and chatrooms for use in online discussions and educational courses for professional development for clinic staff. PowerPoint, audio lectures via CD ROM, podcasts and streaming video are forms of media to be used to expand these projects. Lastly, ACP organizes regional Abortion Conversation events in order to bring health care providers, public policy makers, writers, clergy, academics, therapists, activists and social service professionals to engage in-person discussions about abortion. These types of conferences allow participants together to increase their comfort in openly talking about abortion, identify language that truly reflects the realities of abortion patients, and expand their knowledge about the many aspects of abortion that affect women, men and youth. The first three of these events were held in Texas, Florida and the Pacific Northwest.