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Peer reviewedRodman, Hyman – Society, 1985
Public concern over adolescent sexual and contraceptive behavior is increasing. One recommended policy response is for states to pass legislation giving minors the right to consent to reproductive health services. Such services are likely to benefit individuals, families, and society. (KH)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Civil Rights, Contraception, Government Role
Peer reviewedKyman, Wendy; And Others – Adolescence, 1987
Addresses the need for comprehensive health care services directed toward adolescents, outlining a multidisciplinary team program designed to provide such services. Discusses the national problem of teenage pregnancy and the multidisciplinary team's success with family planning counseling. Strongly encourages the development of more school- or…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Clinics, Counseling, Family Planning
Download full textComptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1984
This report addresses implementation of the maternal and child health (MCH) services block grant. Information concerning implementation was gathered from 13 states. At least one state was selected in every standard federal region, and, in total, the 13 states accounted for approximately 45 percent of all block grant funds and an equivalent portion…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Block Grants, Children, Community Involvement
Schlitt, John J. – 1991
In the quest to establish public programs for reducing pregnancy, childbearing, and sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents, much attention has been given to family life education as a piece of the prevention paradigm. Research has shown that family life education that includes accurate and age-appropriate information will increase young…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Life Education
Public Health Service (DHEW), Rockville, MD. – 1981
This executive summary presents specific proposals to improve maternal and child health conditions in the United States. Contents of the summary are organized in 13 chapters. Five overriding concerns in the areas of health and health care are identified in Chapter One. Chapter Two focuses on the reduction of environmental risks; Chapter Three…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Children, Delivery Systems, Financial Support
Maryland State Commission for Women, Baltimore. – 1982
The booklet furnishes general information to the women of Maryland about the Equal Rights Amendment of the Maryland Constitution. One hundred and three questions and answers concerning women's rights are organized into four topics: (1) employment, including employment rights, labor laws, workmen's compensation, unemployment insurance, pregnancy…
Descriptors: Adults, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Credit (Finance)
Weissberg, Roger P.; Kuster, Carol Bartels – 1997
This opening chapter provides an overview of the book. Chapter 2 of the book summarizes current data for problem behaviors among adolescents across five areas including: (1) substance abuse; (2) sexual behavior; (3) delinquency and violence; (4) depression and suicidal ideation; and (5) school failure. Next, chapter 3 addresses the efforts to stem…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accident Prevention, Adolescents, Behavior Problems
