A Story About: ROX’s impact on Texas girls
Submitted by: Melinda Porter, Licensed School Counselor (LSC), ROX Facilitator
Key ROX Program Outcomes: Increased confidence, ability to protect themselves and use their voices
Did You Know? 3 out of 4 ROX Programs that start with philanthropy become self-sustaining due to demonstrated impact and effectiveness.
Melinda’s ROX Story
My counseling partner and I noticed we were spending a large amount of time helping our girls resolve conflict. I attended our state school counseling conference looking for something that would help our girls, and I learned about ROX.
I shared this program with my admin team, obtained funding through a scholarship (thank you!), and started two groups.
Parents could not thank me enough for offering this program to our girls. At the end of the year several parents sought me out to tell me how meaningful it was for their daughter.
I was awarded the largest grant in the district to expand the program at our school for the upcoming year. I've also shared the program with counselor friends in other districts to hopefully impact more girls.
Thank you for this amazing program and your investment in our 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!