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ACLU Statewide Conference
July 28, 2012 Your Voice! Your Power! 2012

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Teen Health and the Law

The laws surrounding teens and health care can be vague and confusing. Depending on the situation, teens have the right to make some health decisions on their own. And confidentiality and consent laws vary depending on the teen's age and the treatment needed.

In 2009, the ACLU of Ohio updated its popular booklet, "Your Health and the Law: A Guide for Teens." The guide helps to clarify the often confusing and complicated laws that govern teens healthcare rights. Legal explanations are accompanied by examples of situations teens might face, as well as online and social service agency resources. Download the booklet for free or purchase print copies.

You can also request a speaker to present to educators, medical staff, youth, parents, or others who need to know about teen’s rights, or check out our training resources for PowerPoint presentations, outlines, and other tools to help present information about teen’s medical rights.


Resources

Visit our Students Get Active, Resources for Educators, and Juvenile Justice pages for more information about issues affecting teens.

Check out our Publications page for more resources on youth rights.