Dedicated Web Sections
2007 Rise in the Teen Birthrate: National Campaign Response and Analysis
By the Numbers: the Public Costs of Teen Childbearing
Research closely links teen parenthood to many negative consequences for mothers, fathers, and their children. By the Numbers: The Public Costs of Teen Childbearing documents the public costs of teen childbearing at both the national and state level.
The DCR Report: Data, Charts, Research Report
The DCR Report (Data, Charts, Research) provides in depth answers to some critical questions about unplanned pregnancy. At present, the report is divided into four sections, unplanned pregnancy among all women, unplanned pregnancy among unmarried 20-somethings, resolution of unplanned pregnancy, and births resulting from an unplanned pregnancy among men. New sections with be added to the DCR Report from time to time and readers are encouraged to check back often on this ever-evolving set of data.
Emerging Answers 2007
This comprehensive review of evaluation research offers practitioners and policymakers reviews research on a wide range of programs, including curriculum-based sexuality and abstinence education for teens and pre-teens, sex education for parents, contraceptive and family planning clinics and programs, early childhood programs, youth development and service learning programs, and community-based, multiple-component initiatives.
Managing the Media Monster: the Influence of Media (From Television to Text Messages) on Teen Sexual Behavior and Attitudes
The goal of this report is to inform practitioners and program providers about what the most up-to-date research says about teens and media influence.
Specifically, this publication examines in detail how the media influences - in
positive and negative ways - teen sexual knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. Importantly, the report also offers practical suggestions for how those working with youth can use the media to reach young people and provides suggestions on how best to capitalize on the exploding world of digital media.
Sex and Tech: Results from a Nationally Representative Survey of Teens and Young Adults
Results from this new survey show that 21% of teen girls and 18% of teen boys have sent/ posted nude or semi-nude images of themselves. What is going on with teens, tech, and sex?
Why It Matters
Teen pregnancy is closely linked to a number of other critical issues, including overall child and family well-being. Simply put, if more children in this country were born to parents who are ready and able to care for them, we would see a significant reduction in a host of social problems in the United States, from school failure and crime to child abuse and neglect. This series of fact sheets discusses several common social issues and how they are impacted by teen pregnancy.