Finding their voice: Seminole County school district holds empowerment summit for girls

Seminole County Public Schools hosted an empowerment workshop Wednesday for young girls.

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The Finding Your Voice Girl’s Summit was a free group session for fifth and sixth-grade girls to know what resources are available.

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The school district said the workshop helped students understand the tools they need to resolve conflict and feel confident.

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SCPS said they created this program in response to the nationwide increase in violence on school campuses.

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