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Mission Story
Mission Story
As a feshman attending college for the first time in the fall of 2026, I knew that sexual assault and rape is a common issue on college campuses. So I decided to provide an opportunity for young adults and teens going to college or entering the workforce to learn how to defend themselves. With this idea in mind, I decided to make this the central focus of my Girl Scouts Gold Award Project.
What I've Done
What I've Done
In the Summer of 2026, I hosted a self-defense clinic for high school students and young adults, where they would be taught by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Master Educator, 2x World Ranked BJJ Competitor, Health & Wellness Leader, Caroline Degon. I also created a cirriculum to be implemented into high school Health and P.E. classes to raise awareness of sexual assault on college campuses, provide tips for safety, and self-defense skills. I now have created this website to reach a even wider audience to increase personal safety.
About Ava Lombardo
About Ava Lombardo
I am a 2026 graduate of Newtown High School and have been a Girl Scout from kindergarten till senior year. Throughout the years I have earned my Bronze and Silver Award with Girl Scouts. For my Silver Award, my troop mates and I built a library with books and games for a newly built safe house with The Center for Family Justice. After having involvement with CFJ, I knew I wanted my Gold Award to be about a similar topic, which ultimately ended with me hosting an event to raise awareness about sexual assault, specifically on college campuses.
Image is of me at The Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport, CT.
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