The report presents the findings of a systematic review of the research evidence relating to teenage pregnancy, locating it within the context of social disadvantage and exclusion. The review seeks to answer two questions:
- What research has been undertaken that is relevant to informing policy and practice in the area of young people, pregnancy, parenting and social exclusion?
- What is known about effective, appropriate and promising interventions that target the social exclusion associated with teenage pregnancy and parenting, which might therefore have a role to play in lowering rates of unintended teenage pregnancy and supporting teenage parents?
