*Update* National HHS Study Not Released by Obama Administration
National HHS Study Released by Obama Administration
August 24, 2010 - Last week, NAEA encouraged interested persons to submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the public release of a study of cultural values regarding sex education. Hundreds submitted the request for openness regarding the study. As a result, HHS posted the entire study report Monday, August 23. NAEA applauds your timely efforts and the quick response by HHS to your well-intended requests.
The National Survey of Adolescents and Their Parents, a nationally representative sample of 1,000 adolescents and their “most knowledgeable parent” measured parent/adolescent attitudes and communication for youth who received classes or programs which delivered messages about waiting until marriage to engage in sex. Key findings included:
• 70% of parents agreed with the statement: “It is against your values for your adolescents to have sexual intercourse before marriage.
• 70% of parents agreed with the statement: “Having sexual intercourse is something only married people should do.”
• Adolescents had similar responses for the two questions.
Access the entire report here.
Washington, DC (August 2, 2010) — The key findings from a nationally representative sample of 1,000 adolescents and their “most knowledgeable parent” measured parent/adolescent attitudes and communication for youth who received classes or programs which delivered messages about waiting until marriage to engage in sex. Key findings included:
• 70% of parents agreed with the statement: “It is against your values for your adolescents to have sexual intercourse before marriage.
• 70% of parents agreed with the statement: “Having sexual intercourse is something only married people should do.”
• Adolescents had similar responses for the two questions.
A researcher, Dr. Lisa Rue, requested the full report, which was highlighted at a previous HHS conference and at an American Public Health Association conference. She was denied access. This taxpayer-supported survey demonstrates overwhelming support for abstinence-centered education, which is not supported by the Obama Administration.
Click here for the editorial by researcher, Dr. Lisa Rue, in the Times Call on August 2, 2010.
Click here for the research result summary
Action Item: Submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Abstinence supporters are encouraged to request the full report via a short Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The entire process takes about five minutes.
Click here to submit a FOIA request for public release of these findings.
• Under Operating Division, select Administration of Children and Families (ACF).
• Leave Staff Division blank.
• Request a copy of the following report: The National Survey of Adolescents and Their Parents, funded by the Family and Youth Services Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Project #60005.
• The dates can remain blank as well as the amount of reimursement.
• Then Submit
About NAEA: The National Abstinence Education Association (NAEA) is comprised of leading abstinence educators and supporters who represent 2 million children across the U.S. For more information: www.abstinenceassociation.org or www.AbstinenceWorks.org. To schedule an interview with NAEA Executive Director Valerie Huber, please contact Lara Bailey at 214-460-4331