Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) is a national nonprofit authority on girls. The program conducts large-scale national research with girls, delivers programs in schools nationwide, and equips adults to better support and empower girls. ROX is a program for 5th-12th grade girls, delivered in schools by trained and licensed female professionals.
Last reviewed: 2024
Intended Outcomes:
Goals of the program include girls learning about:
-Communication
-Relationships
-Body Image
-Social Media
-Stress & Pressure
-College & Career
-Leadership
Continuum of Care:
Universal Prevention
Topic Areas:
Anxiety, Behavioral Health/Mental Health, Physical Health
Ages:
Childhood (4-12), Teen/Adolescent (13-18)
Geographic Locations:
Rural
Delivery Settings:
School-Based
Cultural Considerations:
A balanced amount of the research involved diverse populations
Audience:
Girls in grades 5-12.
Credentials:
Educators, counselors, social workers implement this program.
Manuals:
Yes
Is Training Required?
Yes, see developer info
Who can provide the required training?
The ROX team can provide training. Visit the following site for more information: https://www.rulingourexperiences.com/startaroxprogram
Program Costs (materials, training, etc.):
Yes, refer to program website
Program/Practice Website:
https://www.rulingourexperiences.com/
Relevant Published, Peer-Reviewed Research:
Mumau, L. M. (2020). Evaluating an evidenced based program: Ruling our experiences (ROX) for 9/10-year-old girls in the Yough School District [ProQuest Information & Learning]. In Dissertation Abstracts International Section A: Humanities and Social Sciences (Vol. 81, Issue 12–A).
WV Rating:
Unable to Be Rated
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Rationale for Rating:
Unable to be rated, due to lack of research. There was one dissertation study, no further published research available. Very small sample size (36 students total). We recommend further research to determine efficacy over a larger research sample size.
Contraindications or Concerns:
None identified
Other Registries/Ratings
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare:
Not On Registry
Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development:
Not On Registry
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness:
Not On Registry
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Model Programs Guide:
Not On Registry
Washington State Institute for Public Policy:
Not On Registry