21st National Symposium on Juvenile Services 

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SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION

The National Symposium on Juvenile Services is a unique forum that brings together the leadership and direct care professionals from juvenile services and other human services professionals for training and the opportunity to network and share innovative program service approaches being implemented within the juvenile justice system throughout the country. We hope you will have a participatory role in shaping the agenda and future direction of our juvenile justice system.

SYMPOSIUM GOALS

• To convene a diverse representation of juvenile service practitioners, trainers, and educators
• To provide an open forum for an exchange of ideas and a discussion of issues
• To build partnerships for enhanced service delivery
• To be innovative in planning for the profession’s future
• To educate all participants on the critical issues in juvenile justice
• To share best practices
• To celebrate our successes

SYMPOSIUM LOCATION

All National Symposium workshops, general sessions, exhibit showcase, and special events will take place at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Online Hotel Reservations (click on “reservations” – enter arrival and departure dates –  group code – 09236781NA)

Call In Reservations:  1-800-996-3426 and refer to group block “National Partnership for Juvenile Services.”

SYMPOSIUM AGENDA (TENTATIVE)

Sunday, September 27

8:00 am – 6:00 pm                Registration Open  

 9:00 am – 11:45 am              NPJS Executive Committee (Closed Meeting)

12:15 pm – 2:30 pm              NPJS Joint Council Meeting for Youth in Custody Facilities                      

12:15 pm – 2:30 pm              NPJS Education Council Meeting                                                            

12:15 pm – 4:00 pm              NPJS Training Council Meeting                                                              

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm                NPJS Membership & Marketing Committee Meeting

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm                NPJS Standards Committee Meeting

Monday, September 28

7:00 am – 6:00 pm                Registration Open                                                                                  

8:00 am – 11:30 am              NPJS Critical Issues and Policy Direction            

10:00 am – 4:00 pm              Exhibit Hall Set-up                                                                                

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm              Lunch (on your own)

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm               NPJS Pre-Symposium Workshops (see description below)           

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm              JDCAP Board & Membership Meeting

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm               Networking Reception / Vendor Meet & Greet                                                      

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.            NPJS Board of Directors

Tuesday, September 29 

7:00 am – 5:15 pm                Registration Open        

7:00 am - 8:00 am                Morning Yoga Energizer                                                                       

7:30 am – 8:15 am                Coffee House with the Vendors                                                              

8:15 am – 9:45 am               Opening General Session                                                                       

9:45 am – 10:15 am              Exhibit Hall                                                                                           

10:15 am – 12:15 pm           Concurrent Workshops

12:15 pm – 1:30 pm              Lunch (on your own)

 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm             Concurrent Workshops

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm              Break in Exhibit Hall

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm              Concurrent Workshops

Wednesday, September 30

7:00 am – 5:00 pm                Registration Open                                                                                

7:00 am – 8:00 am                Morning Yoga Energizer                                                                        

7:45 am – 9:00 am                Coffee in the Exhibit Hall                                                                                   

8:30 am – 10:00 am             Concurrent Workshops

10:00 am – 10:15 am            Coffee in the Exhibit Hall                                                                       

10:15 am – 12:15 pm           Concurrent Workshops

12:15 pm – 1:45 pm              Distinguished Professionals Awards Luncheon             

1:45 pm – 3:15 pm              Concurrent Workshops

 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm             Concurrent Workshops          

Thursday, October 1

7:00 am – 11:00 am              Registration Open        

8:30 am – 10:30 am             Concurrent Workshops

10:45 am – 12:00 pm            Closing Session      

PRESYMPOSIUM WORKSHOPS

Pre-Symposium Workshop #1 - Empowerment Through Art / Talisman a Personal Journey: The Importance of Art in a Juvenile Confinement Facility

The value of art programming to youth and to the overall facility operation will be explored.  With the proper focus and preparation, an art program can yield positive benefits not only to the youth, but also to the facility and to the community.  Participants will create an empowerment amulet that will be used as a tangible reminder of goals, possibilities, wishes and dreams. Through the use of recycled materials, participants will learn ways they can parallel important life messages by integrating life's imperfections into the creation of a beautiful finished piece. This project challenges negative internal/external influences that overpower healthy life choices. The goal is to inspire and ground at-risk populations to positive core values to create stronger more resilient characters. Participants will explore/discover their own hidden goals, beliefs, dreams and talents while exploring alternative ways to create optimistic attitudes that interrupt negative beliefs/ experiences subliminally through art. Using recycled and basic art materials throughout this hands-on activity, participants will simply have fun creating a personal Talisman which will serves to inspire them in life and work.  “No” art skill required.  Trainer: Gerry Florida, Title I Art Instructor, Shuman Juvenile Detention Center (Pittsburgh, PA)

Pre-Symposium Workshop #2 - Coloring with Dr. Feel Good: Lessons in Communicating and Team-Building

The key to a successful organization is the ability of the individual staff to communicate and work together for the common purpose.  Participants in this workshop will explore their personal communication style and how this impacts the effectiveness of the team.  Participants will experience team and individual activities that will help them learn more about themselves and others.  Trainer: Charly Skaggs, Chief Probation Officer (Ret.), Williamson Co. Juvenile Services, and President of CAS Coaching  (Georgetown, TX)

Pre-Symposium Workshop #3 - Think Trauma: A Training for Staff in Juvenile Justice Residential Settings

Studies show that up to 90% of youth detained in the juvenile justice system have experienced a traumatically stressful life event (Arroya, 2001) and the typical delinquent youth has experienced an average of 14 distinct traumas in his/her lifetime (Abram et al, 2004).  Consequently, the prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among delinquent youth is up to 8 times higher than in community samples (Wolpaw and Ford, 2004).  Across studies of youth in residential detention, as many as 32% of boys and 52% of girls report significant levels of posttraumatic stress symptoms (Kerig and Becker, 2011). In response to the significant rates of trauma exposure and development of posttraumatic stress symptoms of youth involved in the juvenile justice system, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has developed numerous trauma-informed tools, resources, and trainings for juvenile justice professionals.  This workshop will provide attendees an opportunity to learn more about the resources and tools available.  Trainer: Monique Marrow, Ph.D., Psychologist and Juvenile Justice Consultant, Center on Trauma and Children, University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)

Pre-Symposium Workshop #4 - Facility Tours

Attendees will tour the Shuman Juvenile Detention Center in Pittsburgh and at least one other juvenile facility in the surrounding area.  Details to be announced.

 

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