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At Girl Scouts we prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida is wholly committed to being a place where all girls and volunteers feel welcome, encouraged, and empowered. Our work on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is deeply rooted in our more than 100-year commitment to making the world a better place. The Girl Scout Promise and Law are built around respecting others, helping people at all times, and being a sister to every Girl Scout. These words inspire us as we denounce racism, violence, injustice, and inequity.

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Our vision for Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida is to be just, fair, and inclusive; acting as a catalyst to drive equitable decision-making, resource allocation, and development of policies and practices across the council.

GSSEF formed an Equity Team in 2020 to introduce and implement ideas, information, and experiences that uphold our council’s unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We have brought volunteers and girls into the conversation to help ensure that we are appropriately fulfilling our guiding principles, which include:

Commitment to diversity and to a global and multicultural perspective.
Seeking to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and to lean into difficult topics related to diversity and inclusion.
Racism has no place in Girl Scouts. We adhere to and advance an anti-racist approach to the leadership of the girls within our membership.
Being an inclusive organization. We listen to, learn from, and support all members regardless of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, creed, national origin, socioeconomic status, or disability.
Prioritizing listening and learning in all that we do.

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Whether you're a parent/caregiver or Girl Scout troop leader, offering a safe space for your girl to talk about important issues is vital. Review these resources as you navigate discussions.

Volunteer Essentials: Engaging Girls & Families
Includes topics like creating a safe place for girls, communicating effectively with girls of any age, how to act when sensitive topics come up, volunteer policies and procedures (including non-discrimination policy, whistleblower procedures, and more).

Safety Activity Checkpoints
Pages 17-19 include helpful information about emotional safety, mental health, and equity.

Girl Scouting is a partnership between girls, volunteers, and families. To be responsive to girls’ needs and interests in challenging times where personal values and experiences may be part of a "safe space" conversation, we request that troop leaders seek permission from families first.

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DEI Program Series
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