Students For Life at UCD

Students for Life is a non-sectarian, non-profit organization that may interact with faith based organizations and/or secular institutions at UC Davis as well as in the City of Davis, Yolo County, the state of California, and on the national level. The goal of Students for Life is to reduce abortion and euthanasia by way of education and political action. They hope to provide an alternative to the Davis pro choice environment and grant opportunities for young people to become active in these issues.

The Students for Life organization has campaigned for ballot measures that seek to limit abortions, such as California Proposition 85, a parental notification amendment (did not pass). It would have required abortion doctors to contact at least one parent of a minor before an abortion procedure can be performed on the minor.

They are also looking to make a Pro Life publication on campus. According to information on The Davis Enforcer page, the title of this publication is intended to be the Christian Voice.

They shall continue to work to educate the public concerning the abortion and euthanasia issue and will begin to work on charitable efforts to assist pregnant women or those who have decided to keep their babies. Their mission this year is to create ties between them and the pro choice community so as to create civil debate and joint charity efforts. They realize the plight of low income mothers and thus they invite those on the pro choice side to assist them in helping them.

They intend to end the senseless conflict of words and rid the community of poverty. They extend to the public their sincere desire to join forces with individuals in order to bring about a better future for Yolo County.

In mid-October 2006, President Steve Ostrowski restarted the group. He announced his intent to personally give out officer positions. They are currently recruiting officers and members. In May of 2006, President Ostrowski appointed himself President for another term of office for the 2007-2008 year. He considers the pro life movement at UC Davis to be in a state of crisis and in great need of momentum.

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