After last year's legalisation of abortion there has been great unrest in the community. In today's Herald Sun some very worrisome news was reported.

Thousands of young women had abortions in Victoria last year
Herald Sun, November 21, 2009

"More than 3350 young women had abortions in Victoria last year - at the alarming rate of nine each day.
The shocking number of unwanted pregnancies included 209 abortions performed on girls under 16, several without their parents' knowledge.
At least two 12-year-olds had terminations. The number of young teens seeking abortions has left staff at some clinics deeply concerned.
Some blame poor sex education at schools and anticipate a rush of "schoolies" seeking advice about unplanned pregnancies in coming months.
Croydon Day Surgery's Carol Richards said the biggest increase was among those aged 14.
"(They) are experimenting with sex and copying what they see on television," she said.
"Most of them have only had sex two or three times. They don't understand what can happen."
Health Department figures seen by the Herald Sun reveal more than 3350 females aged 20 or under sought terminations last year..."

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