“It’s easy for adults to see behavior, and only see behavior, and not to look past what that behavior is trying to tell us, where it’s coming from. To really see the girl, and to see her as a whole person.” -Elena

I’m an intern with See the Girl Elementary. I meet with a cohort of girls, sometimes one on one each week and sometimes in groups. We...

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“I feel happy, like I’m wanted in this space. I would tell other girls, they should be a part of it.” -Taimar

My favorite show a TV show called Ginny and Georgia on Netflix. Okay. My favorite music person, SZA. She liked to make R&B music. I...

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“I am nine. I like to go play outside and color and paint.” -Au’real

I am nine. I like to go play outside and color and paint. I see the Daphne. Sometimes we color, we go inside my box and do things. We can...

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“The girls we serve are… They’re not bad girls. They’re not labels. They’re not things.” -Jaye

“I’m a Victims Service Coordinator with See the Girl: Open Doors. I’m overseeing, managing, guiding, work that is done, the way...

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“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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“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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“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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