Description
The debate of teenage pregnancy and parenthood continues to be a topical media and political issue, and a contested policy area. Covering the controversial issues, this book contributes to the debate, filling the gap in the current market. The strong chapter selection looks at areas such as:
- education
- social policy and welfare reforms in the UK and US
- issues for young fathers
- child sex abuse
- girls with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
This is invaluable reading for those working on government strategies to reduce teen pregnancies and those working in sex education and youth care.
Table of Contents
1. A Current Overview of Teenage Pregnancy 2. Young Mothers as Peer Educators in School Based Sex Education 3. Teenage Pregnancy and Social Exclusion or Teenage, Social Policy and Welfare Reform in Britain and the US 4. Educational Issues for Young Mothers 5. Issues Relating to Young Fathers 6. Mexican American Teens 7. The Intersection Between the Issue of Child Sexual Abuse and Teenage Pregnancy 8. Teenage Sex Education in Hong Kong/ AIDS Related Service 9. Teenage Pregnancy Among Hong Kong Chinese 10. Early Marriage of the Hmong in America: the Effects of Pregnancy on Teens who are Married 11. Teen Pregnancy and Girl Students with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties 12. Controversial Issues
