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After attending a Respect Rally or Respect Rx workshop…

• 95% of girls said they learned ways to improve their self-esteem.
• 88% of girls said they felt better about themselves and their bodies.
• 93% of girls said they would now be more aware of the ways media influences them.
• 93% of girls said they learned ways to boost their self-respect.
• 91% of girls felt more positive about their future.
• 90% of girls said they learned how to be more real.
• 72% of girls felt more connected to the other girls at school.
• 89% of girls were inspired to create social change.
• 92% of girls felt less alone after attending a Respect Rally or Respect Rx workshop.

* Based on a post-program survey of 638 girls.

It's amazing what can be accomplished in just one day—and beyond. More testimonials:

Advocates
Envision these outcomes for your own Respect Rally!

"I am sincere when I say that the past week of Respect Rx assemblies for more than 1,500 girls throughout Connecticut was the most enriching week I have ever spent in my 42 years in education. As a result of the program, many of the girls will be empowered to make changes that will help them develop into strong women who are confident, capable and self-reliant."
—Robert Lehr, Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference & Connecticut Association of Schools

“In my 25 years in education, I've never been to an assembly where you can hear the overhead lights buzzing at times that's how engrossed the girls were in the program.”
—Deborah Rutigliano, Vice Principal, City Hill Middle School

"Courtney is able to connect with young women in a manner that at once opens them up to their most vulnerable selves, and also allows them to identify and stand in their power. Her ability to connect with young women across class, race, and age, coupled with her passion to truly partner with young women to create social change, has made her an invaluable resource."
—Patricia Torres, Program Director, Girls For A Change

Evaluation Comments: Adult Training Participants
“I respected the safe environment—many wonderful activities to use with my students.”

“It was interactive and transformative.”

“I liked the positive focus on action-based resources and materials. I rediscovered that opening up personally and connecting with kids is how you begin to impact them.”

“The presenters were incredible! I'm inspired to create a similar lesson plan for the students in my school.”

“I'm now inspired to enact changes in my school and to make a DIFFERENCE!”

“We were so excited by the program and the direct impact it can have with the young women at our school. We are already planning to meet tomorrow to summarize what we learned and begin to formulate a plan for our girls.”

Girl Participants
“I was really inspired. I came home today and looked in the mirror and was surprised to find that I was actually proud of who I saw. I think it’s because of what you said about respecting yourself and being happy with who you are. Thank you so much for helping me achieve better self-esteem in just one day.”

“My favorite part of the assembly was how we went forward five years to meet our Future Self. I thought it was so cool. I also loved how you shared your story from when you were younger. I think it touched everyone’s hearts. Thank you for coming to our school; it was very fun and interesting, I think all other girls in different schools would love it too!”

“I liked that it was hands-on, not all listening.”

“I learned that you shouldn't change who you are because real friends should accept you for you and for the ones that don't, they weren't meant to be in your life.”

“You showed me that I can be what I want to be, and that you can be yourself, anytime, anyplace.”

“It made me realize that whenever I think times are rough, that someone loves me for being ME!!! Your assembly today also made me remember that I need to stop being who everyone else wants me to be, and just be who I want to be. Thank you for setting me straight and realizing the important things, and not just the foolish things that seem to fill teenagers’ minds. You inspired me today!”

“Girls in my school who are geeks, popular, and goth showed their true selves.”

“People in my grade that I thought would never speak up actually talked. Although I wasn't one of them, I really enjoyed hearing what they had to say and saw them in a different way. I really liked what you did and think people might actually change from it.”

"I wanted to tell you that your program did boost my confidence. It was incredible how just one little program could do that to you. I mean, I saw the other girls share their personal insecurities and it made me comfortable in my own skin. Everyone has their amazing qualities that make them who they are and unique. I learned that if we tried to be like other people, we're just lying to ourselves and not becoming who we really are. I also learned that you shouldn't change who you are because real friends should accept you for you."

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