Our Mission

Scioto County Right to Life exists to promote and defend the right to life of all innocent human beings, from the time of fertilization until natural death.

Contact us

Email us at: [email protected]
Phone: (740) 353-1633
Address: P.O. Box 42, Portsmouth, OH 45662

Officers
Pictured above from left are Angie Duduit, Cindy Craft, Mindy Kaskey, and Kandi Temple.
Scioto County Right to Life officers are as follows:
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President - Kandi Temple
Vice President: Mindy Kaskey
Secretary/Treasurer - Cindy Craft 
Public Relations - Angie Duduit
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Affiliation

We are the Scioto County affiliate of Ohio Right to Life which is the state affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee.  

Our Vision

We strive to create a culture where every child is welcomed into the world and protected by law; where every pregnant mother receives the help she needs to face an unplanned pregnancy; and where every terminally-ill person has access to decent pain relief and is protected from being killed by euthanasia and assisted suicide.

2025 Ohio Abortion Report

According to the Ohio Department of Health’s Induced Abortions in Ohio 2025 Report, there were 25,135 induced abortions in 2025, a 15% increase from 2024, largely driven by increased telehealth medication abortion access. Ohio residents obtained 79.1% of these abortions, while out-of-state patients accounted for over 20% of the total. (Source: Ohio.gov)

Key Findings of the 2025 Report:
  • Rise in Numbers: The total of 25,135 represents a significant rise from 21,829 abortions reported in 2024.
  • Telehealth Impact: The surge is primarily attributed to expanded telehealth medication abortion prescriptions provided to Ohio residents.
  • Demographics: The largest group receiving abortions was women aged 18 to 24, making up 32.8% of the total.
  • Gestation & Safety: 73% of abortions occurred under 9 weeks gestation; 17.9% occurred at 9–12 weeks. There were 195 reported complications (e.g., incomplete abortions) and zero reported deaths.
  • Out-of-State Patients: Non-Ohio residents accounted for 20.9% of abortions in 2025, up from 14.4% in 2024. 
    (Source: Ohio Capital Journal/News From the States)

Abortions of Scioto County babies grew from 42 in 2024 to 53 in 2025, a 21% increase.
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The report, released in March 2026, reflects data collected under new, expedited reporting deadlines.