Letter: The real thing

Editor, Daily News:

Re: June 8 letter by E.J. Lo Presti headlined "Odd coupling."

Authentic abstinence education teaches youth how to avoid risky behavior and/or unsafe relationships so they do not become victims of rape or are ever inclined to become a rapist. It teaches youth the dangers of risky behavior caused by Internet porn, etc., to have self-control (a character trait) and to stay away from situations where they can be victims of rape.

There are events that take place before the crime that lead up to the crime. These events are usually caused by behaviors.

Lo Presti evidently is unaware of the true approach and benefits of authentic abstinence education which encompasses real "prevention" and outreach to start over again.

Nobody likes rapists going through the revolving-door justice system. Authentic abstinence education helps us have fewer rapists in the future because it teaches youth that sex is for two mature adults who want to spend the rest of their lives with each other, and that sex is not to be used only for their personal pleasure at someone else's expense.

Kathleen Sullivan , Naples , Founder, Project Reality