The politics of youth, sex, and health care in American schools

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Examine school-based health clinics and the political considerations and strategies that can help them succeed!The 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. In addition to analyzing the nature and extent of the political barriers facing school-based clinics.  Read more... Abstract: Examine school-based health clinics and the political considerations and strategies that can help them succeed!The 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. In addition to analyzing the nature and extent of the political barriers facing school-based clinics Content: Ch. 1. Evolution of health services in schools -- ch. 2. Major problems of school health centers -- ch. 3. The establishment and success of school health reforms -- ch. 4. Sexuality services and the political opposition -- ch. 5. The future of SBHCS as a school reform : issues and recommendations.