Young Women Unleash Their Potential

Life isn't always easy being a young woman in San Francisco. According to "San Francisco Girls: A Snapshot Report, 2009," they face serious health challenges. In the past year, 8.3 percent have skipped school due to safety concerns, 14 percent have attempted suicide, and 9 percent have been assaulted by a boyfriend or girlfriend.

The 2012 Young Women's Health & Leadership Summit, developed by and for San Francisco high school-aged women, aimed to educate them about these and many other health challenges they may face.

Watch the slideshow at UCSF: Committed to the City