Washington ROX Program: Tori Gains Confidence Through ROX
Tori’s ROX story
A Story About: Tori, a 9th grade ROX Girl from Washington
Submitted by:Samantha Noonan, Licensed School Counselor (LSC) and ROX Facilitator
Key ROX Program Outcomes:Increased school belonging, confidence
Did You Know? 78% of girls who participate in The ROX Program for Girls have improved school attendance or feel an increased connection to school.
“I saw one of my previous ROX girls during a high school visit. I hugged her - she was glowing! She said, ‘I just wanted to say hi and thank you. [Because of the confidence ROX gave me], I’m on the dance team now, and I actually like school. It’s all because of you and ROX.’”
-Samantha Noonan, LSC, ROX Facilitator
rox faqs
What is ROX?
Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) is the nonprofit authority on girls. We conduct large-scale national research with girls, deliver evidence-based programs in schools nationwide and equip adults to better support and empower girls.
What is The ROX Program for Girls?
The ROX Program for Girls is our evidence-based program that 5th - 12th grade girls can opt into with parental consent, delivered in schools by trained and licensed female professionals. The ROX Program gives girls the skills they need to succeed in relationships, academics, career and life and has been validated with over 40,000 girls.
The ROX Program covers topics including: communication, relationships, body image, social media, stress and pressure, self-defense, college and career, leadership.
Who can run ROX?
Female licensed school counselors, social workers, educators and psychologists are eligible to facilitate The ROX Program for Girls.
How can someone become a ROX Facilitator?
Eligible candidates must submit an application to complete the 3-day training that prepares and certifies Facilitators to run The ROX Program for Girls. There are virtual and in-person training options available. Learn more and apply here. Scholarships are available to get trained and start a ROX Program at your school.
No girl pays to participate in The ROX Program
Want to give and support a ROX Program like Tori's? $100 sends one girl through The ROX Program.
$1,000 sponsors an entire cohort of 10 girls!