Girl Power: Saving Our Daughters Movement [Paperback]

Robin Powell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 11, 2007

In today's society, young girls are faced with many challenging issues for example peer pressure, school safety, chatroom safety, personal safety, love of self, education and HIV/AIDS. Many of these pressures draw girls to choosing the wrong paths. This book is an educational and empowering tool for young girls, parents, families, educators, coaches and many others. Girls will be empowered to make the right decision. In addition, Girl Power encourages girls all over the world to love themselves and believe and know that they can make the right choice. Understanding the true meaning of beauty, not allowing society to brainwash our daughters in believing that "pencil thin is in," and facing real life issues are within the pages of this book. It is time to be real, be honest and talk to our girls.

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About the Author

The author was born in Telfair County Georgia in 1972. During her elementary and secondary education, Robin was very active in school activities and sports. She earned her high school diploma from Miami Northwestern Senior High School located in the heart of the Liberty City area in Miami, Florida. In addition, she ranked eighth in her graduating class. Florida A&M University located in Tallahassee, Florida is where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree. In 1996, the author began her career at the Broward County Sheriff's Office as a Detention Deputy Sheriff. Always challenging herself to do more, in April 1999, she embarked into a new territory at the Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff. As a Deputy Sheriff, she was responsible for patrolling the streets of South Broward County Florida. After the birth of her daughter, she transferred to a civilian position inside the jail. The civilian position title was Detention Program Specialist. Unknowingly, this position would challenge the author on a daily basis. Inside the jail, Robin facilitated a court-ordered educational Substance Abuse Program (SAP) for female inmates. Many of these females were involved in the Drug Court System. After working hard and continuously searching for ways to make the program better for the female inmate population, she was reassigned by her Program Manager to the Stockade Boot Camp Facility. The Boot Camp Program was established for direct filed juveniles and young adults. Boot Camp included male and female inmates, and it was established to operate as a para-military unit. The environment was structured. The author facilitated a Life Skills Program for the Boot Camp cadets. The Life Skills Program addressed Self-Care and Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Substance Abuse, Anger Management, assist cadets with Problem Solving Resolution, Crisis Intervention, Financial Literacy, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS Awareness and Education, Pre-Release Planning (Jobs Skill

Product Details

• Paperback: 76 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (January 11, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425978924
• ISBN-13: 978-1425978921
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,261,114 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)