Head of the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA), Superintendent Kerry-ann Bailey, says despite a reduction in the reported cases of teenage pregnancies, there is still cause for concern.

Speaking on the Police’s Force 4 Good podcast, Superintendent Bailey shares insights from CISOCA’s investigations, revealing that the majority of teenage pregnancies occur among girls  12 and 16 years old.

While acknowledging the decrease in overall numbers, she emphasizes that the prevalence remains troubling and indicative of deeper social issues that need to be addressed urgently.

She is urging parents and guardians to engage in open, honest, and age-appropriate conversations with their children about sex, relationships, and personal safety.