This presentation covers the challenges and considerations that contribute to the increased risk for teen pregnancy and STIs among youth involved, or at risk for involvement, with the justice system. It gives examples of three innovative interventions that have been created to address these issues and demonstrates how those innovations aim to improve reproductive health in light of the challenges, including unstable living situations and trauma histories.

Educational Objectives

• Explain the importance of comprehensive reproductive health for youth involved with the justice system
• Describe the unique challenges and considerations related to providing reproductive health care to youth involved with the justice system
• Summarize the described interventions to prevent teen pregnancy and STI

Level Basic