safe haven laws

New York Proposes Teaching About "Safe Haven" Laws In School

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by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check

May 26, 2011 - 4:05pm (Print)

Recent actions involving harm to babies of teen moms has the health department moving for more education on how to give over an unwanted child.

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No "Safe Haven" in New Nebraska Law

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by Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check

November 25, 2008 - 8:00am (Print)

"Safe haven" laws don't do much to reduce the rates of infanticide, but they do give anti-choicers cover for their argument that forcing women to give birth against their will is no big deal.

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Roundup: Older Children Abandoned Under Law for Babies

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by Brady Swenson, RH Reality Check

October 3, 2008 - 10:18am (Print)

In Nebraska older children abandoned under law for babies; Palin and Biden agree on gay rights at debate; McCain administration would be a setback for women; Bush puts popular California family planning program at risk; Complaints filed against Bloomberg for pregnancy bias; EU to offer 18 weeks of maternity leave; and more.
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