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The politics of youth, sex, and health care in American schools / James W. Button, Barbara A. Rienzo.
Van Pelt Library LB3409.U5 B88 2002
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Button, James W., 1942-
- Series:
- Haworth health and social policy
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- School health services--Political aspects--United States--Case studies.
- Sex instruction for youth--Political aspects--United States--Case studies.
- Sex instruction for youth.
- School health services.
- United States.
- Genre:
- Case studies.
- Physical Description:
- xi, 174 pages ; 22 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Haworth Press, [2002]
- Summary:
- Politics of Youth, Sex, and Health Care in American Schools reveals the history and political dynamics involved in building and sustaining an important innovation in the way health care services are delivered to America's youth: the school-based health clinic. These clinics provide vital health services -- including crucial yet controversial reproductive services -- to youth.
- Contents:
- Chapter 1. Evolution of Health Services in Schools 1
- Health Status and Care of American Youth 3
- Schools and Health Care 4
- The Development of School-Based Clinics 7
- Effectiveness of School-Based Health Centers 10
- SBHCs Confront Opposition 12
- Growth of SBHCs 13
- School Clinics As Policy Change 15
- Politics Matters 16
- Our Study of SBHCs: Why Is It Important? 17
- Chapter 2. Major Problems of School Health Centers 21
- Day-to-Day Issues 22
- Major Underlying Issues 30
- Characteristics of Less Successful Clinics 35
- Chapter 3. The Establishment and Success of School Health Reforms 61
- Inner Circle of Support 63
- Outer Circle of Support 67
- Building the Web of Support 70
- Role of the Media 71
- Funding for SBHCs 74
- Characteristics of Successful Clinics 77
- SBHCs That Have Prospered 80
- Chapter 4. Sexuality Services and the Political Opposition 91
- SBHCs and Prevention of Sexually Related Health Problems 93
- Sources of Opposition to SBHCs 97
- Characteristics of Clinics Offering Sexuality Services 108
- Political Tactics of the Opposition 112
- Strategies of Advocates 116
- Race and Politics Matter 120
- Chapter 5. The Future of SBHCs As a School Reform: Issues and Recommendations 123
- Financial Support 124
- Mental Health Services 127
- Dealing with Sexual Orientation 130
- The Gender Gap 132
- Neglect of Latinos 134
- Underutilized Resources 136
- Political Advocates for Youth 141
- Accountability 142
- Dealing with the Race Issue 145
- "Model" SBHC Reform 147
- Politics As the Key 149.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-167) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0789012715
- 0789012723
- OCLC:
- 49894119
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