The Commonwealth Club of California Presents

16 and Pregnant: The Reality and Politics of Adolescent Reproductive Care

When
Mon Aug 27, 2012
Where
The Commonwealth Club SF
Time
5:30 p.m. check-in, 6 p.m. program
Tags
Education, Health & Wellness

Description

Teen pregnancy and young motherhood is an issue that spans education, politics, health, family life and more. It has received great attention recently with the federal decision to block over-the-counter sales of an after-sex contraceptive pill to girls under age 17. Given this ruling, as well as the creation of other new health-care legislation, what is the reality of teen pregnancy and teen reproductive care? How are our communities addressing this issue? Are there new barriers to birth control access and if so, what are they? To discuss this issue, we’re bringing together experts from the fields of health care, psychology, politics and more.

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Location

  1. The Commonwealth Club SF
    595 Market Street, 2nd floor, San Francisco, CA