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1. Why Have We Ignored Young Fathers?
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By Taylor Vandenbossche, MPH | June 22, 2017
Graduate Research Intern, ETRWhat comes to mind when you hear the words “young father”? I’ve noticed the narrative behind teen pregnancy often focuses solely on the thoughts and feelings of the mother. Funding and programs primarily serve teen moms.
So what about the young fathers?
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2. Re:MIX: Genuine Innovation in a Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
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By Mandy Ackerman, LMSW, MPH & Jenifer DeAtley, LMSW | June 14, 2017
Senior Program Coordinator & Director of U.S. Programs, EngenderHealthHere’s a story that gives us chills—the good kind. A group of our peer educators presented a plenary at a local conference. They shared their personal stories before an audience of about 100 youth-serving professionals from the Central Texas community.
These peer educators are all young mothers.
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3. Taking the Stigma Out of Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood: What Schools Can Do
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By Brittany D. Chambers, MPH, CHES | July 28, 2015
Doctoral Student, University of North Carolina, Greensboro | 2014 Kirby Summer Intern, ETRWhen you think about adolescent pregnancy, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Most people think about the negative issues.
“Dropping out of high school.”
“Depending on government assistance."
“Single-motherhood.”
“Promiscuity.”
- By Brittany D. Chambers, MPH, CHES
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