Published Could 2, 2016 at 2:41 pm (Updated Could 2, 2016 at 2:41 pm)
Teen Programs is to proclaim Could as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
The charity is inviting the people to a ceremony to mark the launch of a campaign when it come to the subject at its base alongside Fort Hamilton when it come to Wednesday, at 12.30pm.
It said in a statement: “Teen Programs has actually a lengthy history in addressing the calls for of Bermuda’s at-threat girls.
“Countless young people have actually transformed themselves from dropping from school, being pregnant or being homeless to gaining meaningful life experiences, such as finishing higher school, receiving a college education, housing, and employment.
“Much more importantly, those clients that were mothers were able to establish a benign and steady feel for their children.
“Teen Programs recognises that provision of comprehensive sustain Programs for at-threat young girls and ladies is paramount, as girls come to be mothers, that are answerable for raising the next generation of youth.
“Study shows that leaving problems unaddressed among at-threat girls perpetuates a continuous, viscous cycle of academic failure, teen pregnancy, gang violence, and drug abuse.
“Teen Programs invites the area to get hold of associated with raising awareness when it come to prevention of teen pregnancy.”
In 1998, Teen Programs joined forces along with the National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Campaign, which is recognised worldwide, in observing Could as Teen Pregnancy Prevention month. The purpose of the campaign in Bermuda is to enhance people awareness when it come to teen pregnancy. The utmost strive of the campaign is to assistance young people make wise options and in return lower the price of teen pregnancy.
Anyone curious about obtaining Much more involved as a sponsor, or as a volunteer, ought to call 292-4598 or e-mail teenservices@northrock.bm.
