Indiana ROX Program: ROX Girls learn how to communicate assertively
A Story About: ROX pre- and post-test data highlights this Indiana ROX Program’s success
Submitted By: Molly Tonnies, Licensed School Counselor, ROX Facilitator
Key ROX Program Outcomes: Enhanced communication and self-defense skills
Did You Know? After participating in The ROX Program, 88% of girls feel safer and more confident that they can protect themselves
Molly’s ROX Story
I have been a ROX facilitator for 3 years. In my third year, I moved to a new state. ROX was one of the first things I pitched to my district administration as a must-have for my role as an elementary school counselor in the district.
I was invited to present the ROX Program to the school board and share the pre- and post-test data with board members and other stakeholders in the district. It was such a pleasure to share the data points with the community and advocate for the program.
ROX gives girls’ critical life skills
Over the course of the year, my group of girls demonstrated tremendous growth in nearly every measured area. I was especially excited to see a significant increase in the girls’ ability to communicate assertively, as well as their growth in self-defense skills. It is incredibly rewarding to see the girls using the language and skills they learn in ROX outside of our meeting time.
ROX is such a phenomenal program, and I look forward to continuing to share it with future cohorts of girls.
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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!