ABA, Girl Scouts National Partnership
In February 2007, the American Bar Association and the Girl Scouts of the USA announced a new partnership to launch a national pilot program, “Take Charge! Violence Prevention, Conflict Resolution and Law” to introduce these concepts to teens girls at a critical point in their development. The program was identified as a collaborative strategy by which the legal system and the youth serving community can better guide young girls to right choices and a brighter future.

In 2006, the partner organizations conducted pilot programs among a diverse group of over fifty girls from across the metropolitan Chicago area. An interactive curriculum exposed girls to issues around school safety; teen dating violence prevention facts and recommendations; legal protections in cases of abuse; conflict resolution skill development; case studies on “search and seizure;” and the importance of “rule of law” in a democratic society. Through the launch of a national pilot program, the ABA and the Girl Scouts hope to reach hundreds of teen girls in major urban centers.

For the official press release regarding this national pilot program. For information regarding the Girl Scouts of the USA.

Press Conference: ABA & Girl Scouts Announce Anti-Violence Program

"Take Charge!"
Diane Tukman, Director of Healthy Living Initiative for the Girl Scout of USA. Video | Real Media | Mp3

"Capacity to Reach Girls"
Diane Tukman, Director of Healthy Living Initiative for the Girl Scout of USA. Video | Real Media | Mp3