Annual event in Rockland teaches girls safety online and in real life
Nearly 300 girls from schools in Rockland County and Northern New Jersey were there learning about ways to keep themselves safe online and in everyday life.
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The third annual WONDER GIRLS Teen Safety campaign and summit happened at the Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern on Tuesday.
Nearly 300 girls from schools in Rockland County and Northern New Jersey were there learning about ways to keep themselves safe online and in everyday life.
Rockland sheriffs taught them safe driving skills.
Homeland Security officers explained the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
The Center for Safety & Change, a Rockland-based organization that serves domestic violence victims, spoke about online safety and healthy behaviors between partners and friends.
"Protect yourselves. Protect a friend," said Emilie, a senior at Clarkstown North High School. "If you see someone that is in need to call 911, call their parents."
"Setting boundaries and respect," said Sanan, a senior at Immaculate Conception high school in New Jersey. "Make sure people respect you and your space and your privacy."
The nonprofit behind it all, WONDER GIRLS, hopes that the day of learning continues to empower the next generation.
"I hope they take away a sense of worth and understand how important they are as individuals," said Irene Robles the co-founder of WONDER GIRLS.
A Clarkstown North high school senior was also awarded a $1,500 scholarship.
