State Forum - Key Issue Group Handout Print

Role of Key Issue Group:

In your key issue group, please develop one (1) recommendation per provider that answers this question: “What could this provider do to help our state address the problems of adolescent pregnancy?”  These recommendations will be followed up by the State Organization on Teen Pregnancy PreventionLocal Council Board of Directors.

GENERAL CATEGORY
 SPECIFIC EXAMPLES

Schools  Preschool, public, private, community, college
Government Service Providers  Dept. of Social Services, Mental Health, Health Dept. Housing authority, Job Training
Faith Communities  Religious education, youth groups, ministers
Day Care Providers  Family, private, public
Health Providers  Hospital, pediatricians, nurses, nursing assistants, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, eye care, chiropractors
Individuals/Organizations  Civic clubs, community clubs
Industry/Business  Chamber of Commerce, businesses, Economic Development Commission
State, County & Local Government  Law enforcement, elected officials, recreation, court, juvenile court counselors
Private, Non-Profit Service Providers  Family Resources, Inc.: United Way Agencies
Media  Print, Electronic
Parents  
Teens  

Source: Huberman, B., Advocates for Youth, 2009.