IPOH: Concerned by the increasing number of baby-dumping cases, non-governmental organisation OrphanCare Foundation has established an additional baby hatch at a hospital in Bangi, Selangor.
The statistics on teen sexuality in the United States are troubling. Two-thirds of 12th graders have engaged in sexual activity and one in five will become teen mothers. Social science research suggests that parents can influence their adolescents’ sexual behavior. Policies and programs focused on reducing teen sexual activity and related negative outcomes should strengthen parental involvement.
Lisa Shuger Hublitz is the Assistant Vice President for Federal Government Affairs/Director of the Washington DC Office for the Jewish Federation of Chicago where she oversees all aspects of federal government affairs. Areas of focus include antisemitism and hate crimes. Prior to her current position, she was the Director of Public Policy at The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and before that the Washington Director of HIAS.