22nd National Symposium on Juvenile Services 

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 Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel in Denver, Colorado.

Online Hotel Reservations

Call In Reservations:  303-399-7500 and refer to group block “National Partnership for Juvenile Services.”

TENTATIVE AGENDA

DAY 2 – Monday, October 31
7:00 am – 6:00 pm                Registration Open                                                                                          
7:30 am – 9:00 am                Coffee House with the Vendors                                                  
9:00 am – 10:15 am              OPENING GENERAL SESSION  
10:15 am – 10:30 am            Break                                                                          
10:30 am – 12:00 pm           CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm             Lunch (on your own)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm               CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm                Break                                                              
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm               CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm                Colorado Provider Fair & Awards & NPJS Vendor Meet & Greet    

DAY 3 – Tuesday, November 1
7:00 am – 5:15 pm                Registration Open                                                                                          
7:15 am – 7:45 am                Morning Yoga Energizer                                                            
7:45 am – 8:45 am                Coffee House with the Vendors                                          
8:45 am – 5:00 pm               COLORADO PROVIDERS’ BOARD MEETING
8:45 am – 5:00 pm               COLORADO SENATE BILL 94 BOARD MEETING 
8:30 am – 10:00 am             CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 
10:00 am – 10:30 am            Break – Exhibit Hall
10:30 am – 12:00 pm           CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm             AWARDS LUNCHEON 
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm               PLENARY SESSION  
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm               SENATE BILL 94 COORDINATORS’ MEETING
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm               CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 

DAY 4 – Wednesday, November 2
7:00 am – 6:00 pm                Registration Open                                   
7:30 am – 9:00 am                Coffee House with the Vendors                                         
9:00 am – 10:30 am              PLENARY SESSION FOR SENATE BILL 94 ATTENDEES
10:30 am – 12:00 pm           CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm             Lunch (on your own)
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm                Vendor Farewell Break in Exhibit Hall                                                                
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm               CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

DAY 5 - Thursday, November 3 
7:00 am – 5:15 pm                Registration Open      
7:15 am – 7:45 am                Morning Yoga Energizer                                                            
7:15 am – 8:15 am                Coffee House                                                
8:30 am – 10:00 am             CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 
10:15 am – 11:45 am           CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 
11:45 am – 2:00 pm              Lunch & Plenary Session

SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION FEES (please click register now to see more details)

PRESYMPOSIUM WORKSHOPS

Pre-Symposium Workshop - NPJS-CIPD Position Statement Roundtable Discussion
The NPJS Critical Issue and Policy Direction (CIPD) Committee works throughout the year to develop position statements on critical issues.  In the past, these position statements have helped guide local, state, and national policy decisions. This session will allow attendees to participate in the discussion of pending or upcoming position statements and to be actively involved in sharing their thoughts and ideas in this process.  Specific topics to be discussed will be listed in the Symposium program book. 

Building Your Toolkit for Working with LGBT Youth

LGBT youth are overrepresented in children serving systems including juvenile justice, child welfare and runaway and homeless youth shelters.  LGBT youth very often enter these systems having experienced trauma and rejection.  Join us for an interactive workshop that reviews the development paths of LGBTyouth, the coming out process, the risk associated with being an LGBT youth, and the protective factors that can address these risk.   During the the workshop the Colorado Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Counsel  Emerging Leaders Youth Committee will participate with attending in a “what helps – what harms” learning circle to identify tools, strategies and practice changes that will help youth to move from surviving to thriving. 

Pre-Symposium Workshop - Facility Tours
The Colorado Division of Youth Corrections is making arrangements for attendees to visit 2-3 facilities in the Denver metropolitan area.  Additional details will be provided as they become available.