Briefly – Policy Brief: 2011 Federal Policy Agenda
Now more than ever, it is important to intensify efforts to reduce teen and unplanned pregnancy. The nation has made truly remarkable progress in preventing teen pregnancy and parenthood. However, rates in the United States remain far higher than in other fully developed countries and rates of unplanned pregnancy have remained stagnant. Lowering the rate of teen and unplanned pregnancy helps reduce poverty and improve educational achievement, workforce competitiveness, child welfare, and other critical social issues for both parents and children. As policymakers take on the challenges of reducing the federal deficit, strengthening economic competitiveness, improving the health and well being of families, and reducing abortion in this country, it is critical that we invest in programs that are proven to prevent teen and unplanned pregnancy.
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Briefly - Policy Brief: 2010 Federal Policy Agenda
Now more than ever, it is important to intensify efforts to reduce teen and unplanned pregnancy, particularly as the nation focuses on improving health, improving school completion and workforce competitiveness, reducing poverty, and strengthening families. Teen and unplanned pregnancy are linked to a number of burdensome health and social issues for both parents and children, including health, education, poverty, and family turmoil. The National Campaign puts forth several policy recommendations that would help teens and young adults delay pregnancy and parenthood until they are ready and to avoid these negative outcomes.
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Briefly - Policy Brief: 2009 Federal Policy Agenda
There are many different solutions to the widespread problems of teen and unplanned pregnancy, at the individual and societal level, and public policy certainly plays a key role. The following public policy actions would help ensure that teens and young adults have the necessary tools to make wise choices regarding pregnancy and childbearing.
Download Briefly - Policy Brief: 2009 Federal Policy Agenda