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Pre-conception

Aims

Details of further objectives and related interventions are available underneath each aim.

+ Promote respectful, safe and enjoyable relationships

+ Preparation for future parenthood

+ Reduce teenage conception

+ Promote the planning of pregnancies

 

Examples

Roots of Empathy

Canadian-developed, school-based programme where a mother and baby visit a class weekly, outcomes include an increasing social and emotional knowledge, decreasing aggression and increasing prosocial behaviour e.g. sharing, helping and including. Current RCT by Queens University Belfast (Sept 11-Dec 15)

Kooth.com

Warwickshire website: offers online counselling, support and advice to children and young people on a variety of issues Kooth website

Childline

Free 24hr counselling service, support with issues which cause distress or concern to children and young people including child abuse, bullying, depression, substance misuse, parental separation and pregnancy

Spring Fever

Lessons on relationships and sexuality in primary schools has been found to promote knowledge and enhance pupil assertiveness