North Carolina Youth Group Hosted 'Abortion Doula' Trainings for Teens

The trainings were aimed at 14 to 24-year-olds, raising concerns about the targeting of young people by the abortion industry.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:22pm

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A youth group in North Carolina offered 'abortion support doula' trainings in November 2025, with the target audience being 14 to 24-year-olds. The training was organized by the Youth Abortion Support Collective (YouthASC) and Dopo, an abortion education and support community platform. The event aimed to provide an introduction to the tools, resources, and skills for abortion support work, including how to offer practical, emotional, and spiritual support for those seeking abortions.

Why it matters

This news highlights the ongoing efforts by pro-abortion advocates to normalize and promote abortion, particularly among young people. The targeting of minors as young as 14 for abortion support training raises concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable youth by the abortion industry.

The details

The 'Abortion Support Training' event was held on November 15 and 16, 2025 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The training was open to anyone interested in becoming an 'abortion doula, companion, and/or support person,' with a focus on youth-led abortion support efforts for high school and college students.

  • The training event took place on November 15 and 16, 2025.

The players

Youth Abortion Support Collective (YouthASC)

A nationwide network of young people committed to abortion support, organized by Advocates for Youth.

Dopo

An abortion education and support community platform that collaborated with YouthASC on the training event.

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The takeaway

This event highlights the ongoing efforts by pro-abortion advocates to target and recruit young people, even minors, into the abortion industry. It raises concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable youth and the normalization of abortion among the next generation.