Strategies

Support initiatives that combine multiple components such as education, skills building, and contraceptive promotion to reduce pregnancy among youth

Support the efforts of neighborhood residents to work together in preventing crime by reporting suspicious or potentially criminal behavior to local law enforcement

Partner with doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals to incorporate literacy support into regular well-child visits, especially in lower income communities

Promote abstinence from sexual activity, generally only with mention of condoms and birth control to highlight failure rates

Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds