Pace provides girls and young women and opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy.
Pace center for girls, inc. is a non-profit, gender-specific program, providing comprehensive academic and therapeutic prevention and intervention to at-risk girls ages 11-17 at community based centers throughout the state of florida. pace was established as an alternative to institutionalization or incarceration for adolescent girls at-risk of high school dropout and involvement in the justice system. operating in florida since 1985, pace has been recognized by local, state and national governments as the leader in providing educational programs and counseling to at-risk girls. one year after completing the day program, 95% of the girls remain crime free. one year after completing the reach program, 96% of the girls remain crime free. pace served 3,167 girls in the year ended june 30, 2020 and 91% academic achievement of the girls enrolled improved academically that year. pace also advocates for girls on a national and state level, providing training and consulting to girls-serving agencies via partnerships with groups such as the florida juvenile justice association.Pace reachpace reach is a counseling program designed to respond to the specific needs of girls and young women in florida communities (broward, escambia, hernando, jacksonville, palm beach, pasco, citrus, lee, pinellas and tampa bay), and the georgia county of macon. the reach program is based on a successful model which has been running in broward county for the past 11 years. this model incorporates therapeutic services with a strength-based and gender-responsive approach. the overall goal of these prevention services is to divert girls that pose no real threat to public safety away from the juvenile justice system through programming that supports a safe gender-responsive environment and provides girls and their families positive alternatives for delinquent behavior. in addition, specific goals for the program include:1. reduce risk factors related to violence and delinquency,2. prevent or reduce substance abuse usage;3. develop positive behavioral changes, and decision making skills;4. assist in developing positive self-image and increase self-esteem; and5. improve academic functioning.The above goals are attained by applying the following strategies:1. identification of developmental needs specific to girls and young women.2. gender-responsive, evidence-based treatment.3. family intervention.4. collaboration with and education of community agencies.5. nurturing positive role models.6. advocacy for girls and young women by leading the community in overcoming obstacles that they face. pace reach also provides case management and counseling/therapy for girls and their families, based on the individual psycho-social assessment. services include but are not limited to:1. case management2. psycho-social assessment3. family counseling/therapy based on the assessed needs of the family4. group therapy5. psycho education6. individual counseling/therapy7. individual counseling/mentoring/skills building
All girls, regardless of their story, deserve safe and supportive spaces to overcome obstacles that help them to become strong, compassionate and successful women. When girls are offered the tools and support they need to succeed, a ripple effect occurs in our families and communities.
We believe that communities are stronger when girls and women have the opportunity to thrive. But existing systems such as education, juvenile justice and mental health care are not effectively addressing the needs of girls who require extra support or have experienced trauma. Without support, many girls struggle to find the best path forward and consequently develop coping mechanisms that hinder their journey to a brighter future. On top of this, racial, gender and socioeconomic biases make it even harder for some girls to succeed.
Pace Center for Girls envisions a different future — one where all girls and young women, regardless of race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status, are uniquely cared for, supported, and encouraged to become the best versions of themselves through a path of healing and recovery.
Our exceptional team of counselors and educators take into consideration each girl’s unique strengths, their experiences as young women, and histories of trauma when creating their individualized plans of care. In support of this vision, Pace offers full academic services, counseling, life-skills training, career preparation in more than 23 communities.
Change begins when girls get the help they need to further their education, strengthen their relationships, interpersonal skills, and learn healthy coping mechanisms that help them overcome past trauma and look toward the future.
Pace Center For Girlsinc is a Charity participating in the NASCAR Day Giveathon 2023 a Giving Day event, presented by The NASCAR Foundation.
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