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GirlStrength

Welcome to GirlStrength!

GirlStrength is a free holistic self-defense program offered through the Family Services Division of the Portland Police Bureau. Designed to meet the developmental needs of girls 10-17 years of age, GirlStrength shares the same philosophy as its sister program, WomenStrength, and offers holistic self-defense classes and personal safety workshops throughout the city of Portland. Since 2008, GirlStrength has educated approximately 4,500 girls in holistic self-defense  techniques and violence prevention skills.  

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    Oregonian: 5/28/2010

    GirlStrength, a Portland Police Bureau program, teaches self-defense and helps build confidence.

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