About Us
About Answer
Answer, established in 1981 as the New Jersey Network for Family Life Education, was largely shaped during the 23-year tenure of Susan N. Wilson, MS.Ed. From its inception, Answer has provided high-quality training to teachers and other youth-serving professionals. In 1994, we began using the power of peer-to-peer communication to offer sex education directly to teens through our award-winning, teen-written Sex, Etc. magazine and website.
In May 2005, we changed our name to Answer to reflect our commitment to providing honest, accurate answers about sex in response to the many questions teens and adult professionals have about this complex topic.
Today, Answer is a national organization providing invaluable sex education resources to millions of young people and adults every year. Our FY26-FY28 Strategic Plan outlines how we aim to focus on deepening our impact, expanding our reach, and strengthening the systems that sustain our mission.
Mission
To develop and promote equitable access to sexual health information through intersectional youth-centered resources and professional development for youth-serving adults.
Vision
Answer envisions a world where sexuality is recognized as a healthy part of development and every person has access to sex education and sexuality-informed care that is comprehensive, medically accurate, intersectional, inclusive, and empowering.
Values
Answer is committed to:
- Ensuring equitable access to comprehensive sex education for all young people in the United States, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, ability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics.
- Amplifying young people’s voices through platforms that educate and empower them.
- Shaping the conversation about adolescent sexual health and the future of sex education in the U.S.
- Training adults how to provide sex education that is age-appropriate, medically accurate, inclusive, and empowering.
- Applying racial, reproductive, and social justice lenses to sex education.