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Sex and Relationships Education in Jewish Schools
Author(s): , The Derech Project
Date: 2006
Topics: Jewish Schools, Sex Education, Sexual Health, Health Education, Health, Main Topic: Demography and Migration
Abstract: JAT has been protecting the health and well-being of young Jewish people for nearly 20  years. We aim to shape our programmes and activities to meet their needs and those  of their parents and their schools.  The shocking absence of information about the state of sex and relationship education  in Jewish schools, has hampered effective programme development. It was to fill this  gap that JAT, together with National Children’s Bureau, commissioned this, the most  comprehensive ever research into Sex and Relationships Education in Jewish schools.  The research brings home three stark and urgent messages:  • Children and young people in Jewish schools and their parents are  demanding fact-based education and information about sexual health.  • Some Jewish schools aim to deliver effective sex and relationships  education but they (and parents and pupils) recognise they are failing.  • Despite goodwill and good intentions, the health of children and young  people in Jewish schools is being put at serious, preventable risk through  the absence of effective sex and relationships education.