Girls' LEAP (Lifetime Empowerment & Awareness Program) trains
at-risk girls aged 8-18 in verbal and physical safety skills and
self-awareness. LEAP helps girls develop a diverse set of responses to
violence, beyond the extremes of passivity and escalation.
LEAP's physical skills techniques maximize girls' options and help
girls to make safe decisions in spite of fear. The self-reflective
skills strengthen girls' ability to say "no" in difficult situations,
to create safe and constructive boundaries, and to identify and trust
their own feelings.
Our programming is designed to:
Increase violence prevention skills for girls in Greater Boston neighborhoods with high rates of violence.
Increase support offered by local youth-serving agencies for at-risk girls around issues of violence.
Foster public commitment to girl-focused responses to violence.
We do this through our Standard Programs (20 hours of intensive violence prevention and empowerment training), Teen Mentor program (helping teens develop leadership skills) and Introductory Workshops (2-4 hour mini-programs designed to raise awareness).
Girls’ LEAP also regularly conducts “Speak-Out” events with our Teen Mentors, demonstrations, and participates in community events. For more information about our programs or to schedule a demonstration, please contact Tracey@girlsleap.org.
Girls' LEAP
971 Commonwealth Avenue
Suite 22
Boston, MA 02215
617-787-2112 leapmail@girlsLEAP.org
About Girls' LEAP
