Epic Girl, Inc.
Programs
Description
As the first phase of a three tiered preventative intervention approach, Identity class is taught on-site at Juvenile Court. The two hour Identity Group serves adolescent females, ages 12-18 who have been referred by Juvenile Court because of risky behaviors that have led to negative consequences, as well as identified risk factors. Identity Curriculum that allows participants to recognize their vulnerabilities i.e. trauma, abuse, negative peers, low self-esteem, and then receive education that focuses on building and recognizing strengths and resiliency. During Identity Group participants are also connected to partner providers who offer clinical services for issues such as sexual abuse, psychiatric needs, or family counseling. After completion of Identity class, girls are invited to continue services by attending Phase two of programming, EPIC girl's five week Empowerment course.
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As the first phase of a three tiered preventative intervention approach, Identity class is taught on-site at Juvenile Court. The two hour Identity Group serves adolescent females, ages 12-18 who have been referred by Juvenile Court because of risky behaviors that have led to negative consequences, as well as identified risk factors. Identity Curriculum that allows participants to recognize their vulnerabilities i.e. trauma, abuse, negative peers, low self-esteem, and then receive education that focuses on building and recognizing strengths and resiliency. During Identity Group participants are also connected to partner providers who offer clinical services for issues such as sexual abuse, psychiatric needs, or family counseling. After completion of Identity class, girls are invited to continue services by attending Phase two of programming, EPIC girl's five week Empowerment course.
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Description
EPIC Girl staff is on call 24 hours per day to provide screenings to adolescent females brought in to juvenile as runaways. In this capacity, trained EPIC Girl staff, uses the Human Trafficking Assessment Risk Tool (HART) developed in collaboration with TBI, DCS, and the courts to assess girls for risks that could lead to exploitation through trafficking, gang affiliation or lead to delinquent charges. Each year, EPIC Girl screens hundreds of girls brought to Davidson County's Juvenile Detention, many of whom are runaways and connected them to resources including our programs to mitigate their risk of further exposure.
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EPIC Girl staff is on call 24 hours per day to provide screenings to adolescent females brought in to juvenile as runaways. In this capacity, trained EPIC Girl staff, uses the Human Trafficking Assessment Risk Tool (HART) developed in collaboration with TBI, DCS, and the courts to assess girls for risks that could lead to exploitation through trafficking, gang affiliation or lead to delinquent charges. Each year, EPIC Girl screens hundreds of girls brought to Davidson County's Juvenile Detention, many of whom are runaways and connected them to resources including our programs to mitigate their risk of further exposure.
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Description
Epic Girls Mentoring Program is based on a model of dual mentorship. After completing the Identity and Empowerment Groups, participants have the option of being paired with two adult female mentors who partner to provide the stability, positive reinforcement and positive modeling so desperately needed by young exploitable females. Mentors are vetted and receive extensive training prior to being paired with a girl. Both Mentors, and participants must agree to a commitment of engagement for a minimum of one year. For many Epic Girls, the Mentorship Program may be the first positive adult relationship they have had in their lives.
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Epic Girls Mentoring Program is based on a model of dual mentorship. After completing the Identity and Empowerment Groups, participants have the option of being paired with two adult female mentors who partner to provide the stability, positive reinforcement and positive modeling so desperately needed by young exploitable females. Mentors are vetted and receive extensive training prior to being paired with a girl. Both Mentors, and participants must agree to a commitment of engagement for a minimum of one year. For many Epic Girls, the Mentorship Program may be the first positive adult relationship they have had in their lives.
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Description
Girls who have completed the Identity Group curriculum and request follow up services, are invited to attend the five-week relationship building, Empowerment group. The Empowerment curriculum, provides instruction on the development of healthy relational skills and boundaries in a group setting. Girls must complete the Empowerment course before being connected with their trained Mentors.
Program Areas Served
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Girls who have completed the Identity Group curriculum and request follow up services, are invited to attend the five-week relationship building, Empowerment group. The Empowerment curriculum, provides instruction on the development of healthy relational skills and boundaries in a group setting. Girls must complete the Empowerment course before being connected with their trained Mentors.
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