Articles

How Girls Hurt - an article from the August 2002 volume of the American School Board Journal.  "...gossiping, name-calling, excluding -- may not give other girls black eyes or bloody lips, but they can be as harmful as physical intimidation, violence, and racial slurs. These frequently covert acts of aggression also affect your school climate and culture, as well as the girls' grades and sense of self-worth". 

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The Empower Program - helps young people examine how our culture teaches boys to be men and girls to be women impacts, and often encourages, violent and unhealthy behavior.

Ophelia Project - dedicated to creating a culture that is emotionally, physically, and socially safe, where girls are respected and nurtured. Through awareness, education, and advocacy, The Ophelia Project® promotes positive change in families, schools, and communities.