Fresh Start For Women

“You Are a Precious Jewel” is offered to girls age 13 – 17 in a supportive environment in which teens feel comfortable in discussing the issue of domestic violence, abuse, peer pressure, teen violence and sexual assault as well as its effects on teens. Fresh Start for Women teaches teen how to use the arts (drama, poetry, dance and music) as a means of expressing their concerns in a positive manner.

It is the goal of Fresh Start for Women to equip teen girls with the tools needed in order to discover and understand their roles as daughters, sisters, students and future leaders. The “You Are a Precious Jewel” program is conducted in two parts. The program is presented as a 12-week one day a week program and is also suitable as a 2-week summer camp.

Part I – Self-Respect – Envisioning You…

Defining You Before Others Do – the girls learn how their perception of themselves plays an important role in how others view them.

Life In Your World – this session follows up on session one and begins discussing peer pressure, abstinence, teen violence, education and goal setting.

Stop…Do Not Cross – the girls begin to understand and set boundaries. In this session the girls learn about domestic violence and how it affects all involved.

Future Me – the focus here is on what defines a healthy or unhealthy relationship in 3 key areas: 1. Self, 2. Parents, Relatives & Friends, 3. God.

I Am – the girls are taught how to address the gap between self-esteem and self-concept spiritually, physically and emotionally.

Part II – Teen Speak – Creative You…

Words are a powerful artistic release of written and spoken word

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

The Soul Speaks – expression through music and dance
At the end of the program teens present their original work to family and friends during the Precious Jewel graduation activities. A follow-up session is scheduled at 60, 90 and 120 day intervals to gauge the relevance and success of the program for our young charges. It is the purpose of this program to encourage teens to become vigilant about their education and diligent in their chosen career paths. Successful “You Are a Precious Jewel” graduates become ambassadors and role models for other teens thereby becoming a positive influence in their circle of friends and acquaintances. Long-term Fresh Start for Women’s goal is to have a fully staffed teen center in which the “You Are a Precious Jewel” program is the foundation of an expanded ongoing program that incorporates mentoring and other programs to produce a well-rounded and confident young woman. The project will commence in fall 2015.

Programs

- Teen

Teen Girls - You Are a Precious Jewel