Evidence-Based Policies to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.

Executive Director William T. Pound Denver 7700 East First Place Denver, Colorado 80230 Phone (303) 364-7700 www.ncsl.org Washington, D.C. 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 515 Washington, D.C. 20001 Phone (202) 624-5400 Interest in evidence-based policymaking is growing in state legislatures, particularly to address challenging social issues. Evidence-based policymaking involves investing in approaches that have been rigorously evaluated and have demonstrated results. It is increasingly met with bipartisan support by lawmakers who are seeking to invest limited funds wisely. Teen pregnancy is one notable example of a social issue that has seen exceptional success with evidence-based strategies.