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R.I. Girls' Coalition
c/o YWCA of GRI
99 Corliss Street
Providence, RI 02908
T: 401-831-YWCA
email:
ywbranch@aol.com
or
Susan Sklar
Executive Director
T: 401-831-3211
email: ssklar@cox.net
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PRINCIPLES
OF GENDER SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING FOR GIRLS
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Space
that is physically and emotionally safe and provides girls with opportunities
to address their needs and desires (space conducive to developing
projects, writing poetry, playing games, etc.) |
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Opportunities
for girls to talk and voice their ideas, feelings, challenges |
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Opportunities
to learn how to develop and maintain healthy relationships (modeling
behavior of program staff and peers) |
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Opportunities
for girls to understand women's history and girls' role in shaping
women's history |
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Opportunities
for empowerment and self-growth beyond the experience of victimization |
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Education
about women's health including female development and sexuality |
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Opportunities
for girls to understand their culture and appreciate and respect the
cultures of others |
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Mentors
who share experiences that resonate with the realities of girls' lives
and who exemplify survival and growth |
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Adequate
funding for providing comprehensive programming across the continuum
of care |
Green, Peters,
& Associates
Principles adapted from the Valentine Foundation's Report: A Conversation
with Girls (1990)
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