AWARE, Inc.
Aiding Women In Abuse and Rape Emergencies
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Aiding Women In Abuse and Rape Emergencies
Toll-free Crisis Line 1-800-478-1090 Juneau Crisis Line 907-586-1090 Juneau Business Office 907-586-6623
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Girls on the Run (GOTR)
Girls on the Run is a life-changing after-school program for 3-8th grade girls dedicated to educating and preparing girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living!
AWARE, Inc. is the Southeast Alaska affiliate to Girls on the Run International. This project is partially funded by:
- The citizens of the City and Borough of Juneau through sales tax revenues
- Alaska Ski for Women
- The Juneau Community Foundation-Douglas Dornan Foundation Fund
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Girls on the Run Southeast Spring 2011 season included Harborview, Gastineau, Auke Bay, Riverbend, and Glacier Valley Elementary Schools in Juneau, as well as teams in Yakutat, Hoonah, Haines, Sitka, Ketchikan, & Petersburg! We thank our funders for their generous donation to benefit the girls participating in this program. They support Girls on the Run Southeast to engage in an empowering curriculum and energetic physical exercise plan that results in greater self-esteem, increased value of exercise, healthier body image, and greater community interaction.
The Girls on the Run® Program meets AWARE's Prevention Program's goals of reducing domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, neglect, and sexual assault with these values:
MISSION
We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
ABOUT
Girls on the Run® is a life-changing, experiential learning program for girls age eight to thirteen years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the program is to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual, and physical development.
OBJECTIVES
The objective of Girls on the Run is to educate and empower girls at an early age in order to prevent the display of at-risk activities in the future At-risk activities include substance/alcohol abuse, eating disorders, early onset of sexual activity, sedentary lifestyle, depression, suicide attempts, and confrontations with the juvenile justice system.
THE PROGRAM
Girls on the Run® is a 501(c)3 positive development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. Our core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls' development-their physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors.
VISION
We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
OUR CORE VALUES
Girls on the Run honors its core values. We strive to:
DEMOGRAPHICS
GIRLS ON TRACK
Girls on the Run is the name of our organization, but we have two programs:
The psychological research and principal philosophy behind both programs is the same, yet the depth of processing varies in order to be age appropriate. The Girls on Track middle school curriculum allows for more mature processing around certain topics including eating disorders, internet safety, cyber-bullying, and tobacco and alcohol use.
PROGRAM DESIGN
MEASURABLE RESULTS
2007 Academic Evaluation
2006 Academic Evaluation
2005 Academic Evaluation
2002 Academic Evaluation
Girls on the Run Southeast Spring 2011 season included Harborview, Gastineau, Auke Bay, Riverbend, and Glacier Valley Elementary Schools in Juneau, as well as teams in Yakutat, Hoonah, Haines, Sitka, Ketchikan, & Petersburg! We thank our funders for their generous donation to benefit the girls participating in this program. They support Girls on the Run Southeast to engage in an empowering curriculum and energetic physical exercise plan that results in greater self-esteem, increased value of exercise, healthier body image, and greater community interaction.
The new GOTR Fall 2011 Season has three schools in
Juneau participating--Gastineau, Harborview and Auke Bay. Haines and Gustavus are also participating in GOTR this season. The season runs from September
8th - December 6th with the 5K on December 3rd. Contact Keri with any questions or for more information at 586-6623 or kerid@awareak.org.
Are you interested in becoming a Girls on the Run Running Buddy! A running buddy is a person who supports a Girl on the Run on her race day. Girls on the Run running buddies run along with their Girl on the Run, encouraging and motivating her throughout the race. Running buddies do not need to be elite athletes, but need to be able to walk, run, hop or sip a 5k with their runner. We will match you with a girl of similar ability. The event is Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Dimond Park Field House. If you are interested in becoming a running buddy or would like info about GOTR contact: Ati Nasiah atin@awareak.org 586-6623 Katie Smith ksslosttravels@gmail.com 503-510-8556 Keri Dixon kerid@awareak.org 586-6623.
Are you interested in becoming a GOTR Coach? Girls on the Run Coach Training for Spring 2012 will be held on January 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and First Aid and CPR training which is required for Head Coaches will be on January 29th 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Shrine of St. Therese Jubilee Cabin.
Are you interested in becoming a Girls on the Run Running Buddy! A running buddy is a person who supports a Girl on the Run on her race day. Girls on the Run running buddies run along with their Girl on the Run, encouraging and motivating her throughout the race. Running buddies do not need to be elite athletes, but need to be able to walk, run, hop or sip a 5k with their runner. We will match you with a girl of similar ability. The event is Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Dimond Park Field House. If you are interested in becoming a running buddy or would like info about GOTR contact: Ati Nasiah atin@awareak.org 586-6623 Katie Smith ksslosttravels@gmail.com 503-510-8556 Keri Dixon kerid@awareak.org 586-6623.
Are you interested in becoming a GOTR Coach? Girls on the Run Coach Training for Spring 2012 will be held on January 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and First Aid and CPR training which is required for Head Coaches will be on January 29th 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Shrine of St. Therese Jubilee Cabin.
One of the two Girls on the Run teams at Riverbend Elementary School.
From left to right: Aaliah, Coach
Haley, Delilah, Rylee in the purple, Cameron in the white tee, Keana in
the green, Italia in the pink w/white sleeves, Coach Meg, Andrea in the
plaid, Rachel-pretty in pink, Amber hiding behind Rachel, Coach Kyle,
and Lauryn.
The Girls on the Run® Program meets AWARE's Prevention Program's goals of reducing domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, neglect, and sexual assault with these values:
MISSION
We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
ABOUT
Girls on the Run® is a life-changing, experiential learning program for girls age eight to thirteen years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the program is to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual, and physical development.
OBJECTIVES
The objective of Girls on the Run is to educate and empower girls at an early age in order to prevent the display of at-risk activities in the future At-risk activities include substance/alcohol abuse, eating disorders, early onset of sexual activity, sedentary lifestyle, depression, suicide attempts, and confrontations with the juvenile justice system.
THE PROGRAM
Girls on the Run® is a 501(c)3 positive development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. Our core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls' development-their physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors.
VISION
We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
OUR CORE VALUES
Girls on the Run honors its core values. We strive to:
- Recognize our power and responsibility to be intentional in our decision-making
- Embrace our differences and find strength in our connectedness
- Express joy, optimism and gratitude through our words, thoughts and actions
- Nurture our physical, emotional and spiritual health
- Lead with an open heart and assume positive intent
- Stand up for ourselves and others
DEMOGRAPHICS
- Girls on the Run program: includes girls in 3rd-5th grade and their families
- Girls on Track program: includes girls in 6th-8th grade and their families
- Program facilitators: coaches, volunteers, women of all ages and their families
GIRLS ON TRACK
Girls on the Run is the name of our organization, but we have two programs:
- Girls on the Run--for 3rd-5th graders
- Girls on Track--for 6th-8th graders
The psychological research and principal philosophy behind both programs is the same, yet the depth of processing varies in order to be age appropriate. The Girls on Track middle school curriculum allows for more mature processing around certain topics including eating disorders, internet safety, cyber-bullying, and tobacco and alcohol use.
PROGRAM DESIGN
- Three 24-lesson curriculum teach life skills through group processing, running games and workouts. The three-part curriculum is taught by certified Girls on the Run® coaches and includes understanding ourselves, valuing teamwork, and understanding how we connect with and shape the world at large
- Girls choose and conduct a community service project
- At each season's conclusion, the girls complete a 5K running event as a group
MEASURABLE RESULTS
- Academic evaluations of the program show a statistically significant improvement in body image, eating attitudes, and self-esteem
- Evidence also indicates an improved sense of identity and an increasingly active lifestyle for program participants
- For Evaluation Results look for these links on the http://girlsontherun.org/theprogram.html page
2007 Academic Evaluation
2006 Academic Evaluation
2005 Academic Evaluation
2002 Academic Evaluation
**Funding--we are deeply grateful to the citizens of the City and Borough of Juneau
through sales tax revenues, by Alaska Ski for Women, and by the
Juneau Community Foundation-Douglas Dornan Foundation Fund.**
through sales tax revenues, by Alaska Ski for Women, and by the
Juneau Community Foundation-Douglas Dornan Foundation Fund.**