Talk with a Teen Girl Today Campaign

Let her know she is valued.  Let her voice be heard.

Why? Because so many teen girls in Montgomery County feel invisible.

• They feel unseen.
• They feel unvalued.
• They feel unheard.
• They feel judged.

What you can do.

Adults must do more. Here’s what Crittenton girls say: It starts off with being N.I.C.E.

Notice her. Pay attention. Strike up a conversation about small things: her schoolbooks, her handbag. No matter how small, a genuine compliment is a great way to get things started.

Interact. Say “Hi!” A simple greeting can make her day. Put yourself in her shoes. She needs to know that there are adults who value her.

Connect with her. Listen. Tune in to what she is saying to you, and respond thoughtfully. Your attention is worth far more than you know.

Every day, wherever you are, be aware of and responsive to teen girls.

Take a moment to be N.I.C.E. every day. Connect with a teen girl. Listen without judgment. Show her respect, and you can’t go wrong. You will be amazed at how smart and strong teen girls are.

The inaugural event of Crittenton’s “Talk with a Teen Girl Today” campaign, to be held February 22, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building, will include the release and discussion of a survey developed by teen girls in Crittenton’s SNEAKERS program, which will provide insight into the real world of teenage girls in Montgomery County.

Join us and learn what you can do to make a difference in the lives of teen girls.

Location: Silver Spring Civic Center
One Veteran's Plaza
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Time: 5:30-7:00pm

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For more information contact Lisette Orellana at 301-565-9333 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .