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February 2007 Archives Help Protect Young Women Facing an Unintended Pregnancy in Illinois! February 28, 2007 Most young women facing an unintended pregnancy talk with a parent, step-parent or other adult relative about the decision to continue or terminate the pregnancy. When a young woman does not tell her parent, it is for a good reason -- including fear of physical abuse, forced homelessness or parental rejection. Recently, the State of Illinois took steps designed to enforce a 1995 law that forces a young woman to notify her parents of her decision to terminate a pregnancy, or go through the labyrinth of a confusing, intimidating court process to receive a "waiver" from such the notification requirement. read more » |
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