The Young People's Development Programme (YPDP), set up in 2004, involved 27 pilot projects in different locations in England and ran until March 2007.
Its aim was to address risk behaviour in relation to teenage pregnancy, substance misuse and educational attainment through a long-term programme for young people aged 13 to 15.
However, research commissioned by the Department of Health and carried out by researchers at the Institute of Education, University of London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has cast doubt on its effectiveness.
The study, published today on www.bmj.com, found there were significantly more pregnancies among young women in the YPDP group than in a comparison group (16 per cent compared with 6 per cent).
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
