YOUNG WOMEN’S PLACE INC.

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

YOUNG WOMEN’S PLACE:

 

• Offers a safe, peaceful, caring and nurturing environment for young women to grow and develop at their own pace.

 

• Is women encouraging young women to enjoy and freely express their individuality.

• Acknowledges that young women exist within a relational framework and, as such, we incorporate this into our strength-based approach.

 

• Offers support and opportunities for young women to explore their possibilities and achieve their goals.

 

• Chooses to empower young women to make informed choices.

 

• Encourages the discovery and value of each individual, recognising the unique contribution of everyone’s life experiences, gender and culture.

 

• Advocates for issues specific to young women to be recognised and accepted in our community.

 

• Supports the development of a sense of community and social connectedness amongst young women.

 

• Endeavours to act with the spirit of enthusiasm and energy, encouraging young women to step out with confidence.

 

• Strives to achieve the right of young women to be safe at all times and to live without fear or intimidation.