TAKING HOLD
The Taking Hold Project provided girls, ages thirteen to fifteen with the tools to strengthen their social skills through arts, media and personal expression.
About the Project
The project used creative expression to:
- Promote critical thinking, self-awareness and assertiveness
- Strengthen community ties
- Build self-confidence and empowerment
- Strengthen goal-setting and time management skills
- Sensitize girls to the dangers of gangs, hyper-sexualization, and other risky behaviors
