New ‘Respect Yourself’ website launches
A website to help young people better understand relationships and sexual health is being re-launched by Warwickshire’s ‘Respect Yourself’ Campaign.
The resource – which now has a new home at http://www.respectyourself.info – includes information on contraception, sexuality and sexually transmitted infections, as well as how to say “No” to sex if you are not ready.
Contact details for a variety of agencies offering information and support regarding relationships and sexual health are also included on the site.
Helen Fielden, Warwickshire County Council’s ‘Respect Yourself Campaign’ co-ordinator, said: “Young people can find it difficult to talk openly about sex and relationships, but we want to provide objective and up to date information for young people where they can access it easily.
“We believe the new website design achieves this and we are urging everyone to log on and take a look.”
Cllr Izzi Seccombe, Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for Children, Young People and Families, said: “The information on the new Respect Yourself website will help young people make informed choices about relationships and sex and I congratulate the team for their hard work on the project.”
During November there will also be an opportunity for young people to win a £10 gift voucher and ‘Respect Yourself’ campaign goodie bag for the first 20 correct entries received, by taking part in an online sexual health quiz.
The quiz will test their knowledge of the subjects covered on http://www.respectyourself.info.