Health written question – answered at on 4 June 2007.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much was spent on (a) public education about healthy sexual relationships especially for young people and (b) advice on recognising abusive behaviour in the last 12 months.
Improving the nation's sexual health is a key Government priority.
£5.5 million was spent in the 2006-07 financial year on the two teenage pregnancy media campaigns: 'RU Thinking?' which promotes messages on delay and avoiding peer pressure for younger teenagers; and 'Want Respect: Use a Condom' which promotes a safe sex message to older, sexually active teenagers. In addition, schools deliver positive sexual health messages through their delivery of personal, social and health education, although it is not possible to disaggregate how much of a school's overall budget is used for this purpose.
'Condom Essential Wear', which was launched in November 2006, had a spend of £5.5 million in the financial year 2006-07.
These campaigns are part of a joint communications strategy between Department for Education and Skills and the Department.
The media campaigns do not focus explicitly on recognising abusive behaviour. However, 'RU Thinking?' in particular aims to enable young people to take control of their relationships and to recognise that it is okay to say no to situations that leave them feeling uncomfortable.
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