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Adolescent pregnancy : policy and prevention services
This study provides social workers with research-based advice for developing youth pregnancy prevention programs and policies that take into account young people's different levels of early sex, pregnancy, and parenthood experiences. Farber (social work, U. of South Carolina) also considers the special needs of children of teens, and the links between alcohol, drug use, early sex and pregnancy. Brown (social work, S. Carolina College) and Shapiro (social work and research, Bryn Mawr College) each contribute a chapter to the book. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
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Adolescent pregnancy
This new edition of Adolescent Pregnancy contains everything a social worker needs to know to address adolescent sexual health risks and the recent rise in teen pregnancy rates. The second edition presents a new focus on cultural competence, presenting up-to-the-minute research on ethnically diverse populations. This edition goes beyond just adolescent pregnancy, discussing STI and HIV risks, as well as drug and alcohol abuse. Other cutting-edge topics include the sexualization of children, secondary prevention, the impact of abstinence-only programs, and controversies over access to birth control and abortion.
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