22.9% of girls have been in a physical fight at least once this year
Movimiento Ascendencia
- This program, meaning Upward Movement, was established in Colorado (by the Youth Services Bureau) for girls ages 8-18
- It aims to provide alternatives to substance abuse and gang involvement
- The program’s activities are designed around 3 main components: cultural awareness, mediation or conflict resolution, and self-esteem/social support
- The program includes mentoring, organized sports, academic support, cultural enhancement, gender specific life skills training, case management, parental involvement, and places an emphasis on providing safe spaces for girls.
