Unique Gurl Voices 

The Awareness Project Presented by Julie’s Haven 

       

   High School Girls (Grades 10–12)

• Dates: Every Saturday between February 28–May 2, 2026 

• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Online)

• Duration: 8 Weeks ( No class on March 21 or April 11 due to Spring Break)

• Where: Online Zoom 

• Cost: Application Required- No Cost Upon Acceptance 

 

     Unique Gurl Voices Project Objectives 

     By the end of this 8-week program, participants will be able to:

• Define and Identify: Clearly understand the definitions, red flags, and grooming tactics associated with Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), Child Sex Trafficking (CST), and Sextortion.

• Advocate: Awareness, empowerment and prevention.

• Create: Design cohesive multimedia awareness campaigns suitable for the community and to raise awareness.

• Share: Develop a strategic plan to launch your campaign using social media, school clubs, or community partnerships.

 

    Technology Requirements 

     To ensure full participation in workshops and design sessions, students must have:

• Computer: Windows 10+ or Mac OS 12+ (1GHz dual-core processor or better).

• Connection: Stable High-Speed Internet.

• Software: Zoom (for meetings) and access to a browser for design tools (e.g., Canva). 

• Environment: A quiet, private space (due to the sensitive nature of the topics discussed)

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    Incentives & Benefits

• College : All participants who complete the 8-week course receive a formal Letter of Participation detailing the skills learned (advocacy, marketing, project management), suitable for college applications.

• Scholarship: Exclusive eligibility to apply for the Unique Gurl Scholarship.

• Community: Membership in a network of like-minded young women striving for social change.

 

    Next Steps for Interested Unique Gurls 

• Review your Schedule:

        Confirm you can attend Saturdays (10am-1pm) from Feb 28 to May 2, 2026 Attendance is crucial for

         campaign development.

• Talk to your Parents/Guardians:

         Parental permission is required due to the sensitive nature of the topics. Permission forms will be 

         sent to parent's email upon receipt of Unique Gurl application. ​

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      * Complete the online application form

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• Interview:

        Upon receipt of your application, Julie’s Haven will contact you to schedule a brief phone interview to

        discuss your interest in participating in the Unique Gurl Voices Awareness Project.​​

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     Please email Angela, at angela@julieshaven.org with any questions you may have. 

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