Plenary Session: Empowering Communities, Youth, and Families through an Asset-Based Approach and Partnerships with Assessment Centers
Plenary Speaker: Meredith Velasquez, LCSW
The Youth Justice track includes workshops for both those working in Juvenile Justice and those working in Child Welfare, because we know often the children we are served are impacted by both systems. In addition to the Plenary session and 6 workshops, there will be networking sessions, coffee chats with speakers and other 30-minute breakout offerings. CEs and college credit are available. Plus attendees will have 30 days to watch recordings of any sessions they missed, including professionals in the other tracks as well: Parenting/Caregiving, Education, Communities and Counselors/Therapists.
Youth Justice Track Schedule:
Monday, June 23, 2025
Opening Keynote: The Progressive Nature of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Building Self-Healing Communities – Dr. Robert Anda
Root, Restore, Rewire: A Trauma-Transformative Framework for Healing at the Root – Keisha Coleman, MPH
Assessment Centers: A Framework for Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Prevention, Diversion, and Early Intervention – Molli Cook, MPA
Beyond Awareness: Empowering Youth Through the Neurobiology of Resilience – Angie Burleson
Special Event: Magic and Monsters Movie Screening and Discussion After with Tracy Leonard, ED, Norah Shapiro, Director, Anthony Edwards, Executive Producer
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Plenary – Empowering Communities, Youth, and Families through an Asset-Based Approach and Partnerships with Assessment Centers – Meredith Velasquez, LCSW
Literacy and Justice for All: Inspiring Leadership and Ending the School to Prison Pipeline – Leonard Webb, MEd
Breaking Down Silos: Using the Collaboration Compass to Build Stronger Systems for Youth and Families – Angela Matthews, LCSW
CONNECT–A Relationship-Based Model for Working with Justice-Involved Youth – Sara Simpson, LCMHC
