{"product_id":"9780826125491","title":"Adolescent Pregnancy: Policy and Prevention Services, Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Adolescent pregnancy is an important public health issue and this valuable, well-referenced book covers the risk factors, child-family outcomes, and preventionÖ.This is a very useful book for social workers and other professionals as a single source of current information about adolescent pregnancy and prevention.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--\u003ci\u003eDoody's\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of \u003ci\u003eAdolescent Pregnancy\u003c\/i\u003e contains everything a social worker needs to know to address adolescent sexual health risks and the recent rise in teen pregnancy rates. The second edition presents a new focus on cultural competence, presenting up-to-the-minute research on ethnically diverse populations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition goes beyond just adolescent pregnancy, discussing STI and HIV risks, as well as drug and alcohol abuse. Other cutting-edge topics include the sexualization of children, secondary prevention, the impact of abstinence-only programs, and controversies over access to birth control and abortion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidelines for identifying pregnancy risk levels in adolescents, and determining appropriate interventions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew information about STI and HIV\/AIDS prevention strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheories of illegitimacy and teen pregnancy, and why pregnancy rates vary among ethnic groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch on pregnancy prevention programs that help both young men and women avoid unwanted pregnancy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapters on adolescent parenting, and secondary prevention among adolescent parents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this book, practitioners can provide young men and women with the tools they need to regain control of their lives and their sexual health. A critically important read for social workers, health professionals, and policy makers who are concerned about adolescent pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070507139312,"sku":"9780826125491","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780826125491_p0.jpg?v=1763749555","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780826125491","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}