Girls Inc Friendly PEERsuasion

  • Girls Inc. developed its Friendly PEERsuasion program to help girls acquire knowledge, skills, and support systems to avoid substance abuse.
  • For ages 11-14
  • 12,000 girls participate in one year
  • The program has two phases, the first phase consists of 14 hour-long sessions, after that the girl is a certified PEERsuader, the second phase involves her mentoring younger girls, ages 6-10
Programs in the Area: