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Publication Date: May 2001
Publisher: Center for Law and Social Policy
Author(s): Marie Cohen
Research Area:
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
The first study of its kind, this report presents the results of a nationwide survey of youth employment programs and of interviews with local and national youth employment program staff. Unplanned pregnancy affects youth employment programs when clients drop out or are unable to secure and retain employment.
The study reviews details of findings showing that most youth employment programs see unintended pregnancy and childbearing as significant barriers for program participants to successful program completion and transition to the labor force. The study also reviews some innovative and promising pregnancy prevention programs that have been set up by youth employment programs, including referral arrangements, educational workshops, and counseling sessions.