Teenage pregnancy and young parenthood : effective practice and policy /
Hadley, Alison,
Teenage pregnancy and young parenthood : effective practice and policy / Alison Hadley. - 208 pages. - Adolescence and society . - Adolescence and society. .
Includes bibliographical references.
This essential book provides a comprehensive compendium of the learning from the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy (TPS) in the UK, and considers how the lessons can be applied internationally. It sets out the rationale for prioritising teenage pregnancy and the evidence for what works both in helping young people avoid unplanned pregnancy and in improving outcomes for young families. Advocating a 'whole systems approach' it translates evidence into clear action and combines theory and practice with illustrative case studies. It will be of interest to students in psychology, health studies, youth work and social policy as well as policy makers and practitioners dealing with young people's health.
9781138699564 (pbk.) : £24.99
Teenage pregnancy--Government policy--Great Britain.
Teenage parents--Government policy--Great Britain.
Society.
Society.
362.7'8743'0941
Teenage pregnancy and young parenthood : effective practice and policy / Alison Hadley. - 208 pages. - Adolescence and society . - Adolescence and society. .
Includes bibliographical references.
This essential book provides a comprehensive compendium of the learning from the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy (TPS) in the UK, and considers how the lessons can be applied internationally. It sets out the rationale for prioritising teenage pregnancy and the evidence for what works both in helping young people avoid unplanned pregnancy and in improving outcomes for young families. Advocating a 'whole systems approach' it translates evidence into clear action and combines theory and practice with illustrative case studies. It will be of interest to students in psychology, health studies, youth work and social policy as well as policy makers and practitioners dealing with young people's health.
9781138699564 (pbk.) : £24.99
Teenage pregnancy--Government policy--Great Britain.
Teenage parents--Government policy--Great Britain.
Society.
Society.
362.7'8743'0941