NCJ Number
149201
Date Published
Unknown
Length
35 pages
Annotation
This booklet is designed to provide ideas to county children and youth services commissions, service providers, program volunteers, and other concerned community members with ideas on helping girls and young women in the community.
Abstract
The booklet focuses on seven advocacy strategies: organizing the community for action, recruiting and using volunteers, influencing public policy, getting the message out, building self-esteem, tapping potential supporters, and raising funds for the programs. Suggestions for specific activities are listed under each advocacy strategy.