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  Teenage mothers 02 June 2005  
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Are we in danger of demonising them?

Britain has become notorious for having the highest teenage pregnancy rate in western Europe. The issue was further highlighted last week by the case of three young sisters in Derby. One became pregnant at 12,
and the others at 14 and 16.

Jenni talks to Sally Copley from the YWCA who is running a campaign to fight prejudice against young mothers and Beverley Hughes MP, the new Minister for Children. 


YWCA
Teenage Pregnancy Unit
 


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