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Gender Matters: Reducing Risk Factors and Promoting
Healthy Development for YouthUtilizing Evidence-Based
Gender Responsive Programs
Kiku Johnson, Associate Director
Workshop Experience
• Who We Are and Who We Serve• Our Models• Theoretical Framework for Working with Girls and Boys• Research and Evidence-Based Status • Circle Experience • Curricula and Training • Questions and Answers
About Us
Girls Circle and Council for Boys and Young Men are structured support groups for
youth 9-18 years.
We promote resiliency and healthy relationships in children, youth, adults, and
communities with research and evidence-based, gender-responsive circle program
models and best practices. We provide training, curricula, and consultation to all
sectors of youth serving organizations in the United States and internationally.
Serving All Sectors Nationwide and Canada Since 1997
Child WelfareDetentionDiversion ProgramsDrug CourtsEconomic LiteracyEducationGang Prevention
ProbationResidential TreatmentSecure FacilitiesSubstance Abuse PreventionGroup HomesMental HealthPregnancy Prevention
www.onecirclefoundation.org
What is Girls Circle?
The Girls Circle is a model of structured support groups for girls from 9-18 that integrates relational
theory, resiliency practices, and skills training to increase positive
connection, strengths, and competence in girls.
The Council is a strengths-based group approach to promote
boys’ and young men’s safe and healthy passage through pre-
teen and adolescent years.
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Theoretical Foundation
One Circle Foundation programs offer healthy, safe ways to develop – as individuals and a community
RELATIONSHIPS
Developing Male/Female Brain
ResiliencyTrauma
Responsive
Rites of Passage
Gender Transformative
Foundational Practices of Models
Cognitive-Behavioral
Cultural Responsive Practices
Experiential
Gender-Responsive & Brain Based
Gender Transformative
Motivational Interviewing & Stages of Change
Multiple Intelligences/Learning Styles
Relational Cultural Theory - Healthy relationships at the core
Relevant topics that interest youth
Restorative
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Strengths-Based - Assets Development, Resiliency
Trauma Informed
Why Does It Work?
Easy, comfortable to engage and connect
Responsive to diverse perspectives, cultures, people
Shifts paradigms (of power, masculinity, status, expertise)
Honors, Heals and Transforms
Girls Circle Evidence-Based Status
2015 Study OutcomesThe Girls Circle model has been proven to reduce recidivism for girls!It is the first gender-specific program in the nation to demonstrate effectiveness in reducing delinquency in a randomized design study.
OJJDP funded study Conducted in Cook County, IL with girls on probation Additional outcomes in the Girls Circle treatment group found
significant increases in:• Use of Condoms• Educational Aspirations• Educational Expectations
Research conducted by Development Research Group, Bethesda, MD. Full Report at: www.onecirclefoundation.org
The Council for Boys and Young Men ResearchThe Center for Disease Control (CDC) has funded a 4-year study on
The Council aimed at preventing violence (2016-2020)
Cornell University is conducting the study in partnership with the New York State Department of Public Health who received the CDC grant.
Results from two 2012 studies conducted by Portland State University Significant increases in boys’ school engagement in middle schools, community
programs, and probation
Significantly lower rates of unhealthy beliefs about being male. More sessions = greater resistance to unhealthy masculinity beliefs
High Satisfaction rates amongst boys
The Girls Circle & The Council Models
1. Opening Ritual
2. Theme Introduction
3. Check-in (One at a time)4. Activity (Verbal & Creative)
5. Sharing of Activity
6. Closing Ritual
1. Opening Ritual
2. Theme Introduction
3. Warm-Up
4. Check-in (One at a time)
5. Activity (Verbal & Experiential)
6. Reflection
7. Closing Ritual
Circle Experience
Circle Experience Group Agreement
What we ask of youth, we ask of you, to strive for: Respect (define) Honesty and authenticity Non-judgment Support each other Take some risks
We Will Come to YOU!
Join us for upcoming two-day trainings: www.onecirclefoundation.org• CEU’s provided, manual included
Host a Training: • Your agency can “host” a training in your area• All registrations handled through One Circle Foundation
Curricula
Girls Circle Complete Set The Council for Boys and Young Men
Complete Set
3 Women’s Circle Curricula….. & More!
THANK YOU!
734 A StreetSan Rafael, CA 94901
415-419-5119www.OneCircleFoundation.org
https://www.facebook.com/OneCircleFoundation
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