Teens Avoid Coercive Parental Involvement Laws by Using Telehealth Abortion Services

In the local area, teenagers seeking abortion healthcare may face obstacles due to parental involvement laws. Most teens in the US live in states with such laws, which can create barriers to accessing care. These laws often require minors to involve their parents in decision-making, or alternatively, go to court to demonstrate their maturity to make their own decisions. Further details on this issue are available from Ms. Magazine, which has reported on the topic of teens using telehealth abortion services as a means to avoid these laws.