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Washington, DC 20001
202-789-4666 • 202-789-4661 fax
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 Many young people in the nation’s capital struggle daily to overcome
long odds created by the adverse consequences of teen pregnancy. Here
are just a few:
- Children of teen parents generally don’t fare as well as the children of older, married parents.
- Teen mothers typically do not graduate from high school and have diminished earning power.
- Child support is a responsibility many teen fathers can barely meet or even attempt to meet.
- Children born to teens are twice as likely to be abused or neglected.
- The sons of teen mothers are three times as likely as other boys to enter the criminal justice system.
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daughters of teen mothers are 22 percent more likely to become teen
parents themselves, repeating the intergenerational cycle of dependence.
More stable families, stronger communities, a better prepared work force and children who have a fair chance to grow into
healthy, productive adults all motivate the work of DC Campaign.
To learn more about our initiatives see the red list above or look below to learn about specific events or activities.
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DC Leadership Debate |
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  DC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy sponsored a successful town-hall debate of the Democratic candidates running for DC Mayor and City Council Chair. DC Campaign and nine partner organizations welcomed the candidates and 100 young people to the Cosmos Club on July 20, 2006. Marc Fisher from The Washington Post and Antar Tichavakunda from the District of Columbia Youth Advisory Council served as moderators.
Young people developed the format and formulated the probing questions about violence, recreation, education, employment, and health. The debate gave young people a sense of belonging and a chance to make the candidates, who are seeking the District's highest elected offices, aware of their concerns and issues.
Debate Partners included:
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