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The Girl’s Youth Leadership Program On Youth Violence targets females involved or at risk of being involved in gang activity. The program is designed to educate young females within the community about the risks and costs of violence and to empower each individual to protect herself and others against violent acts. It instills critical life skills, builds self-esteem and peer support. The program also monitors behaviors, school attendance and academic support. Through the skills and support they gain they are then able to give back to there community by assisting in community events, organizing dances/parties for there peers, participate in Mayoral events as well as expressing themselves thru dance and theatre on a youth violence issue that gives a positive message.

The LAYC Girls Youth Leadership Program (GYLP) on youth violence “Girl Talk” has established an age appropriate program for female youth that are at risk of gang involvement or negative activity in the community. The program will work with young females in-school and after-school hours. It will develop a positive structure and environment and implement educational, community service, cultural activities and recreational settings that encourage the development and mutual trust between the youth, police officers, and the community.

Participant Benefits

GYLP “Girl Talk” will provide youth the following workshops:

In-School and After-School Groups

• Leadership;
• Gang violence;
• Child abuse;
• Family violence;
• Dating violence;
• Sexual assault;
• Stalking;
• Suicide;
• Bullying;
• Violence & the media;
• Family dynamics;
• Self-esteem;
• Sexuality;
• Gender roles;
• Communication;
• Public speaking;
• Health education: HIV/AIDS, STD’s, birth control contraception, female anatomy, etc.;
• Homework assistance;
• School monitoring (attendance & grades)
• Trips outside of the DC Metropolitan area;
• Opportunities to learn as well as sharing own experiences;
• Self-expression in a confidential setting; and
• FUN!!!

After-School Groups Will Also Receive

Dance - The GYLP will also have the opportunity to learn how to dance Hip-Hop and Reggae and present a dance/theatre theme about violence in the community. Participants will work with a professional / non-profit youth outreach organization, dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles, non-violence, physical fitness, and community involvement through the power of Hip-Hop culture.

Poetry - The GYLP participants also learn and express themselves by writing poems on different experiences that they had encounters on violence against females. A poem book will be created and they will also have the opportunity to make T-shirts that they will have their poems and feelings designed on them.

Requirements

• Females 12-18 years old;
• Complete application and registration form;
• Sign participant contract; and
• Provide school information and report cards.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Sandy Gutierrez at 202.319.2225.