Campaign to Expose Fake Clinics
Pregnancy Tests Don't Lie. But Fake Clinics Do.

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“Crisis Pregnancy Centers” (CPCs) or Pregnancy Resource Centers advertise on your campus and in your community. They pose as comprehensive women’s health clinics and advertise under “abortion” and “family planning” services, but do not offer abortion services, contraception, or referrals.

CPCs often provide false information about abortion, birth control, and the effectiveness of condoms for the prevention of STIs and HIV. Ultimately, their tactics delay or intimidate women from receiving comprehensive medical care.
Fake clinics target college students by locating near campuses and advertising “free” pregnancy tests. According to a 2008 survey by the Feminist Majority Foundation, 48% of responding Campus Health Centers include CPCs on their referral lists for students facing unintended pregnancies.

It is estimated that 3,500 CPCs exist nationwide, outnumbering comprehensive women’s health clinics. Most fake clinics are affiliated with one or more national anti-choice organizations.

• Use our toolkit to expose fake clinics on your campus!
• Sign our online petition demanding an end to federal funding for fake clinics and abstinence only programs!

Our Reality: A Look at Crisis Pregnancy Centers from RH Reality Check