Program Overview
What programs does LEAP offer?
Standard Programs
Standard Girls' LEAP programs last 8-10 sessions and serve up to 25
girls. Each program is hosted by a partner community organization that
provides facilities and recruits participants. LEAP also requests that
a partner staff member participate with the girls. LEAP runs 20-25 standard
programs per year in four program cycles – summer, fall, winter
and spring.
Take a Stance Introductory Workshops
One-time introductory workshops last 2-3 hours. Participants learn basic
escape skills, the foundations of self-defense, and participate in reflective
activities focused around personal boundary setting and saying no. [LINK
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Mother/Daughter Programs
The mother/daughter program is designed for girls ages and their mothers
(or a significant adult woman in their life- aunt, grandmother, or mentor)
to participate together. A standard program is five sessions, and consists
of physical skills, adult/child breakout sessions, and focused paired
activities. The program aims to build communication and a shared language
for discussions in a safe environment. LEAP also conducts one time mother/daughter
workshops.
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Teen Mentor Program
Since 2000, LEAP has offered a Teen Mentor Program that trains LEAP
graduates as assistant teachers on LEAP programs for younger girls.
This year, LEAP has developed the Teen Mentor Program into a year-round
training and employment opportunity. In 2007, we will offer our first
summer program for Teen Mentors that combines mentoring younger girls
with outreach and multi-media presentations to the community on the
issue of violence against women.
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Program Overview
