Maryland ROX Program: Zipporah learns her voice is an incredible force.
Zipporah’s Story
A Story About: Zipporah, a 10th grade ROX Girl from Maryland
Submitted by: Kathleen Vaughn, Licensed Social Worker (LSW) , ROX Facilitator
Key ROX Program Outcomes: Increased confidence to use her voice
Did You Know? 86% of girls have higher levels of self-esteem and self-confidence after participating in The ROX Program for Girls.
“Zipporah (Zip) has cerebral palsy and a visual impairment. At the start of ROX, Zip shared experiences feeling devalued, doubted, and in her words, ‘like she was a burden to others.’ Throughout ROX, I witnessed Zip not only find her voice, but learn that it is an incredible force.
Zip began to advocate for herself in a new way and found her passion advocating for the mental health needs of her friends in the disability community.”
-Kathleen Vaughn, LSW, 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 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 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.
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