Girls served by CGG tend to have family members or friends who are involved with gangs, with others who are gang involved, or with the justice system. Family therapy sessions bring parents and daughters together for a limited number of sessions to discuss issues relevant to both parties. Boston finalized its girls program model in the latter part of year 2, when it subcontracted with an existing agency that provides a range of gender-specific services. ReVision House provides transitional housing for young mothers and their children for up to 2 years and a shelter serving women for up to 6 months. ReVision House promotes involvement in urban farming, which is believed to facilitate access to agricultural, environmental, or horticultural careers.
Staff provide training to promote self-sufficiency and help residents find housing.
Intern efforts at ReVision include working in the garden and fish farm, helping with the farmer s market stand, and promotional activities. Interns also help coordinate workshops for other residents on a wide range of topics. Assignments have included providing training for a double-dutch jump rope competition and providing tours and workshops about fish farming and herb cultivation. Some girls in the partner agency programs also receive peer leadership training at ReVision that enables them to make presentations or perform other functions as designated by the partner agencies. Peer leaders also spend time at ReVision, helping with garden work and the weekly farm stand.