Adolescent pregnancy : policy and prevention services by Farber, Naomi instant download

Adolescent pregnancy : policy and prevention services by Farber, Naomi instant download

xix, 207 pages ; 24 cm, 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), Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-203) and index, Dimensions of adolescent sexual activity and fertility -- Theories of illegitimacy -- Contemporary research: sexual risk-taking -- Conceptual framework: a continuum of risk -- Approaches to prevention of adolescent pregnancy -- Planning prevention services: an assessment framework -- Alcohol and drug use and adolescent pregnancy -- A developmental perspective on adolescent parenting -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: state laws on minors' access to abortion -- Appendix B: state policies for sexuality and STD/HIV education