Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center

08/19/2026

One night. One stage. One powerful reason to come together.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, dinner, and community at the See the Girl® Benefit Concert, presented by Music to My Ears with entertainment by Music Rowe Studios.

All proceeds support See the Girl® programs serving girls across Northeast Florida. 💜

Come for the music. Be part of the mission.

Get your tickets: bit.ly/2026benefitconcert

08/18/2026

🎉 Exciting news! See the Girl in the Community has received a strategic investment from Baptist Health to help us continue to deepen our work with girls and young women.

This support will allow us to expand our reach and deepen our impact, helping us serve more girls and families through our programs. We're grateful for Baptist Health's continued collaboration in building a healthier, stronger community for the girls and families we serve.

Thank you, Baptist Health Jacksonville, for standing alongside organizations like ours as we work toward our shared mission. 💙

08/11/2026

A letter from our CEO:

“Every July, as we celebrate Independence Day, we are reminded of the freedoms that define our nation, the freedom to dream, to pursue opportunity, and to build a better future.

At the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, however, we know that freedom is about more than the rights outlined in our nation’s history. Freedom is also deeply personal. It is the freedom to complete an education, secure meaningful employment, provide for a family, freedom from violence, and envision a future filled with possibility rather than obstacles.

For the girls, young women, and families we are honored to serve, freedom is often found in opportunities that many of us take for granted.”

Read the full letter: https://bit.ly/whatfreedomreallymeans 🔗

08/03/2026

This month, we’d like to introduce you to Khelsea, Mental Health Professional for the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center's See the Girl: In the Community program. A former graduate intern who has returned as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Adolescent Trauma Professional, Khelsea brings a diverse clinical background and a deep passion for helping girls feel seen, heard, and supported. From community-based counseling to working with young women in detention centers, her commitment to meeting girls where they are is at the heart of everything she does. 💜

Read more of her story at seethegirl.org/her-voice 🔗

07/24/2026

Serve up some fun for a great cause! 🎾 Join us for the 5th Annual See the Girl Charity Tennis Tournament on September 18-20. Whether you’re playing or cheering from the sidelines, every match helps support the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center in advancing the rights of girls and creating better outcomes for them.

Register by September 11: seethegirl.org/tennis

07/14/2026

Florida has officially replaced the term “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material (CSAM)” in state law.

This change doesn’t soften the language, it makes it clearer. It centers the harm experienced by children and calls these crimes what they truly are.

The law (HB 245) took effect July 1, 2026, updating over 50 Florida statutes. Thank you to Rep. Jessica Baker for sponsoring this important bill and for putting it plainly: the old term implied a “lawful form of pornography” when every instance is a crime against a child.

Using survivor-centered, accurate language helps create a culture that protects children, supports survivors, and holds offenders accountable.

Swipe through for the full breakdown ➡️

07/09/2026

This month, we’d like to introduce you to Sakenia, Clinical Manager for the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, whose journey with the organization began as an intern and grew into a calling. In her latest blog, Sakenia shares how she discovered her purpose, why this work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, and why supporting girls and young women is more important than ever. 💜

Read more of Sakenia’s story at seethegirl.org/her-voice 🔗

07/07/2026

Huge thank you to The Bright Network! We’re honored to be recognized and proud to continue the work to make sure we . 💜

July Nonprofit Spotlight: Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center💜

This month, we're shining a light on the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, an organization advancing girls' rights and justice reform through research, advocacy, and girl-centered solutions. Their vision is simple but powerful: communities where girls are safe, respected, valued, and empowered to shape their own futures.

Through their See the Girl: Open Doors initiative, the Policy Center provides outreach, advocacy, and comprehensive support services for youth who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation and trafficking, and helps them access safety, healing, and opportunity.
Their work reminds us that lasting change starts with seeing girls fully, and meeting them where they are.

Learn more about their mission and get involved 👉 seethegirl.org.

07/02/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the newest graduates of the Girl-Centered Practice© Institute! Thank you for investing your time and passion into learning evidence-informed, girl-centered practices that will help create brighter futures for girls and young women. Congratulations on this achievement! 👏💜

06/25/2026

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Bartram Trail - Julington Creek for welcoming our President & CEO, Dr. Inderjit "Vicky" Basra, as a guest speaker last Thursday.

We appreciate the opportunity to share the mission of the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, including what's possible when our community sees the girl and commits to creating real pathways of support and opportunity for girls and young women.

We're grateful to the Rotary members for your engagement, thoughtful conversation, and dedication to making a difference.