Over the past twenty years, teen pregnancy has received increased attention, demonstrated by policy reform, program development, and services for young teen mothers and their children. In this issue, Suzanne Bartholomae and I review the consequences associated with teen pregnancy and the risk factors that could serve as intervention targets. We argue that as practitioners we have the opportunity via intervention to test the adolescent pregnancy models put forth by basic researchers. Aspects of the successful development and implementation of this national program are discussed. In addition, Judy Kimberly, Jerry Bean, and Bob Hughes examine the importance and methods of evaluating teen pregnancy prevention programs.
Issues discussed include the theory application, target group selection, and community involvement.