Case Study Assignment

You are in a mid-sized, urban city in the mid-western United States. Once described as a "steel mill" city from the 1940s to the 1970s, it is now described as a "rust belt" city. Economic opportunities have decreased over time and much of the lucrative industry has left the area. Since the beginning of the economic decline, various social problems have worsened.

It has come to your attention that, after a long period of decline, the teenage pregnancy rate among 14- to 17-year-olds has increased over the past decade in a stepwise manner (a pattern of climbing for two years and then stabilizing for a year). There are a few clinics in the area that employ staff who are interested in this issue. The high schools in the area are addressing teen sexuality in the 11th grade Health curriculum through an "abstinence only" program that provides a general overview of human reproductive biology. In addition, recent national and local news reports that a famous teen has become pregnant and has announced her decision to carry the pregnancy to term. Some adults in the local community are critical of such decisions, citing the irresponsibility of the teenage mothers. They are voicing concerns that babies will become the "new teen accessory." Others in the community are supportive of the teen mothers, arguing that they are taking responsibility after making poor initial decisions.

• Explain how prevention, intervention, or consultation may be applied to this case study.

• Analyze and explain the role of a preventionist, interventionist, or consultant in this case.

• Describe three or more skills and characteristics that would be necessary for this role and explain how they might be applied to the case.

• Cite all work within the text and apply APA references. Must be two pages. Please see the case attach for this assignment.