Violence Prevention- Girls Groups Curriculum

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HOPE BOYZ and HOPE GIRLZ YOUTH SUPPORT Groups OBJECTIVE Provide skill-building support /empowerment groups for identified at-risk youth in school and community settings that work to reduce the impact of multiple-risk factors, enhance protective factors (strengths), and involve families in supporting youth involvement and success. HOPE BOYZ/HOPE GIRLS support empowerment groups allows participants to realize their own potential by working toward mutually agreed upon goals. They can also provide individuals with peer support. TARGET GROUP The primary audience are youth and young adults, 14-17 yrs old and 18-24 yrs old, whom have multiple risk factors linked to “at risk behavior”, gang identified, engaging in negative street behavior. Participants are encouraged to have full group participation, so that they can embrace the need to make a change and take greater command over issues that are affecting their lives. DURATION The group will last approximately 8 to 10 weeks. (1 school semester). Group will be initialized with a pre-test to assess the participants’ knowledge and seek information on topics/themes the participants wish to enhance their knowledge and develop their skills. PARTICPATION Participants will be required to receive consent forms from the HOPE BOYZ-HOPE GIRLZ group facilitator. If the participant is a minor he/she must have a HOPE BOYZ-HOPE GIRLZ consent for participation in signed by the their parent and or guardian prior to attending group. All participants will be required to sign in on HOPE BOYZ-HOPE GIRLZ attendance/sign in sheet. ENGAGEMENT Youth and young adult’s participation and voice is more than simply hearing, checking-in, or talking to young people. It is action, and action fosters engagement. HOPE BOYZ and HOPE GIRLZ - Cycle of Youth Engagement The manner in which you approach and communicate with
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