“I never thought I’d be smart enough to go to college. But now. Now I’m going to college. I’m gonna be a lawyer.” -Vivian

“I’m Vivian. I’m 18 years old. I’m very stubborn, but in a good way, not a bad way. I feel like I’m really nice. I...

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When Silence Becomes Complicity: What the Epstein Case Teaches Us About Bystanders

When Silence Becomes Complicity: What the Epstein Case Teaches Us About Bystanders The abuse, exploitation, and trafficking of girls and...

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New Year, New Knowledge: Growing Together Through Learning and Conversation

Each new year gives me an opportunity to reflect, refocus, and reimagine how to enact positive changes through my work in the community....

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“I’ve overcome a lot.” -Jaida

“I’m 18. I’m very to myself and I’m very reserved. I like to observe things. I’m a very observant person. My friends...

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“At the end of the day, we are seeing the girls.”-Kimberly Gallon, School Based Program Manager

My goal has always been to be consistent, be a person of my word. If I say I’m going to do something, do it. We have families who...

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“I feel like I’ve come a long way” -Izzy

I’m 16 years old. I’m pretty outgoing and creative, with a strong personality. I’m not afraid to speak up, and I try to stay kind...

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Gratitude and Hope

  A few weeks ago, I was reminded of the importance of gratitude. It came from a girl sitting in the juvenile detention. It had been a...

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“I’ve had a very extensive journey. And here I am—thriving, living, succeeding” -Zala

I’m very creative. I love to explore. I’m very neat. Emotions and people inspire my art. Also, theidea that I know when I’m done,...

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“Hear the scream.” -Mya

I am Mya. I am 20 years old. To someone who has never met me- I am bold, communicative, assertive. I’ve been writing poems since I was...

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“Healing is hope.” -Jennifer Brooks, Survivor Mentor II

“Being a mentor to me is being a safe person. Being that constant. Being someone they can count on. I tell them early on — I...

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