Reducing teenage pregnancies and their negative effects in the UK Gerard Lemos Lemos&Crane 1

Changing social attitudes More sex Sexually transmitted infections More partners Termination Younger Family planning Contraception 2

Negative consequences Health Housing Baby wellbeing Education & employment 3

Lack of alternative aspirations Attractions Parents as role models Lack of alternative aspirations Boyfriends/ fathers Peer influences 4

Causes Risky behaviour Family and background Education 5

International comparison Liberal values ‘Sexualised’ societies Structural inequality and the absence of aspirations Prevention and relationship education Cash incentives for positive parenting 6

Circle of support Extended family Jobs Benefits Schools Childcare Healthcare Youth service 7

Priorities Relationship education in primary schools Young fathers Extended family mediation and support, including Supporting People funds Positive cash incentives for parenting and child development 8