What is the target age group for training?
It depends on the prefecture. In some it is 16 to 20 year olds. In others it is 18 to 20 year olds. Q: The Japan Family Planning Associationchow is it involved? A: It can train someone from any prefecture. Q: What is the family reaction to daughters on television talking about condom use? A: Most families are quite favorable. Also, the discussion is not just about condoms, but about life plans, etc. Q: Who operates the peer counseling rooms and where are they located? A: The room is in a building facing a main street, and in a fashionable location. It is funded from the prefectural budget, but operation is delegated to the NGO. Q: What are the most important criteria for selecting counselors? A: Last year we developed new criteria. They call for the counselors to be both physically and mentally fit, and be willing to train. Q: How do you attract counselors? A: You offer them a chance to acquire knowledge and the opportunity to meet people of different backgrounds. A network is created
