I think we are going about the abortion issue from the wrong angle.  Of course, it is wrong.  The church should always stay this course.  But in reality, not everyone is Catholic and should have to follow.  By allowing safe abortions and free birth control there are less of them.  If we support women in all ways, they will develop self confidence.  This is what will slow down premarital sex.   Young girls who are not self assured are the ones that think a man will take care of them.  They also believe that sex will get and keep said man.