Causes: Amateur Sports, Children & Youth, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Protection Against Abuse, Sexual Abuse Prevention, Sports, Youth Development Programs

Mission: Girls’ LEAP empowers girls and young women to value and champion their own safety and well-being.   We seek to build decision-making skills, increase personal confidence and raise awareness to create safer lives.

Results: Have provided safety, self-defense and empowerment training to over 6,000 girls and young women since 1997.  Currently serving 1,000 annually.

Target demographics: Girls and young women ages 8-18

Direct beneficiaries per year: 1,000

Geographic areas served: Greatr Boston

Programs: 20 hour Personal Safety Training2-4 hr. WorkshopsTeen Mentor ProgramYouth Speak-OutsVoices on Violence Focus Groups