TY - BOOK AU - Hadley,Alison TI - Teenage pregnancy and young parenthood: effective practice and policy T2 - Adolescence and society SN - 9781138699564 (pbk.) : U1 - 362.7'8743'0941 23 PY - 2017/// CY - London PB - Routledge KW - Teenage pregnancy KW - Government policy KW - Great Britain KW - Teenage parents KW - Society KW - eflch KW - ukslc N1 - Includes bibliographical references N2 - 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 ER -