Illinois ROX Program: ROX gives Klaire a safe space
A Story About: ROX Girl Klaire from Illinois
Submitted By: Rachel Boudreau, Licensed School Counselor, ROX Facilitator
Key ROX Program Outcomes: Enhanced school belonging
Did You Know? After participating in ROX, 78% of girls have improved school attendance or feel an increased connection to school
Klaire’s ROX Story
On the first day of school Klaire came up to me and said, "Are we going to have ROX this year, because I heard we weren't. It made me really sad to think we weren't because it was the first time I ever felt included in a group and was able to talk about situations that have hurt me."
After reassuring Klaire that ROX was going to start after Labor Day, she began to smile and say, "Oh thank you, I have really missed having a place to talk to a safe adult all summer when we weren't in school. I am really excited because this year I already know what ROX is about, and I am ready to start!"
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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 an 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 55,000 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? $100 sends one girl through The ROX Program.
$1,000 sponsors an entire cohort of 10 girls!