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Introduction

Chapter 1: What Factors Put Teens At Risk?

Chapter Preface

A Variety Of Factors Put Teens At Risk

Teens Are Not At Risk

Media Violence Puts Teens At Risk

Media Violence Does Not Put Teens At Risk

The Absence Of Fathers Puts Teens At Risk

The Absence Of Fathers Does Not Put Teens At Significant Risk

Inconsistent Messages About Morality Put Teens At Risk

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: How Can Society Deal With Teenage Crime And Violence?

Chapter Preface

Violent Juvenile Criminals Should Be Treated As Adults

Juvenile Criminals Should Not Be Treated As Adults

Gang Injunctions Can Prevent Teenage Violence

Gang-loitering Ordinances Are An Objectionable Approach To Reducing Teenage Violence

Juvenile Boot Camps Can Be Effective In Addressing Teenage Crime

Juvenile Boot Camps Do Not Reduce Teenage Crime

Peace Education Can Help Reduce Teenage Violence

Community-based Efforts Can Help Reduce Teenage Violence

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: How Can Teen Pregnancy Be Prevented?

Chapter Preface

Teaching Abstinence Helps Avert Teen Pregnancy

Teaching Abstinence Puts Teens At Risk Of Pregnancy And Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Long-term Contraceptive Devices Can Help Prevent Teen Pregnancy

Long-term Contraceptive Devices Promote Teen Promiscuity

Enforcing Statutory Rape Laws Can Help Reduce Teen Pregnancy

Enforcing Statutory Rape Laws Will Not Reduce Teen Pregnancy

Ending Welfare Will Help Reduce Teen Pregnancy

Ending Welfare Will Not Reduce Teen Pregnancy

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: What Role Do The Media And Government Play In The Problem Of Teen Substance Abuse?

Chapter Preface

The Media Encourage Teen Substance Abuse

The Media Exaggerate The Extent Of Teen Substance Abuse

An Inadequate Government Antidrug Effort Has Contributed To The Problem Of Teen Drug Abuse

An Inadequate Government Antidrug Effort Is Not Responsible For Teen Drug Abuse

The Government Should Combat Teen Smoking

Government Efforts To Combat Teen Smoking Are Unnecessary And Wasteful

Periodical Bibliography

For Further Discussion

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

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Study & Research Teens at Risk

This Study Guide consists of approximately 170 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Teens at Risk.