Background & Resources
Plan A: NCJW's Campaign for Contraceptive Access champions individual decision making about personal health. Help secure and protect access to contraceptive information and health services for all by taking part in the Plan A campaign.
Get the Facts
Plan A focuses on five key issues related to contraceptive access and information. Download the corresponding fact sheets to become an informed advocate and read more about NCJW's stance.
- Pharmacy Refusals Learn more about the ethical and religious issues associated with dispensation of prescription drugs, and what to do if you are denied access.
- Emergency Contraception Learn how emergency contraception (EC) works and some barriers that exist to obtaining EC.
- Comprehensive Sexuality Education Learn about the pillars of comprehensive sexuality education and why this program is vital for young people. Promote sexuality education with the Plan A Sex Ed Works flyer.
- Affordable Contraception Learn more about the cost of contraception and the implications for women and their families.
- Young Women's Access Learn about the unique challenges young women face in accessing the full range of contraceptive options.
- Sex Ed and Teen Dating Violence Learn how access to comprehensive sex education can help reduce teen dating violence.
Learn more about how the Plan A Campaign's five key issues fit into NCJW’s public policy agenda.
Community Action Resources
The Healthy Community Checklists and Grassroots Toolkit provides tools to educate yourself, your peers, and your community about the important issues surrounding access to contraceptive information and options, and includes ways to take action and engage in Plan A activities and advocacy. Download this important resource.