JMATE 2010 Presentations from Reclaiming Futures

Excited about the Joint Meeting on Adolescent Treatment Effectiveness (JMATE) conference 2010, coming up next week, December 14-16, 2010? I definitely am. It looks like a closer-to-complete agenda has now been posted, and I can tell you, just scanning it gives me goosebumps.
Just to pick an example at random: Laurence Steinberg [follow link and scroll to the second bullet down] will be doing a plenary session on "Why Adolescents Make Risky Decisions." Since it's primarily Steinberg's research that the Supreme Court has used in its recent decisions doing away with the death penalty for juveniles and life without parole, I don't think anyone will want to miss it.
To pick another example: John Roman of The Urban Institute will be talking about "effective juvenile drug courts." Another topic of wide interest.
But what I want to highlight today are the presentations that individuals in our Reclaiming Futures family will be making.  Here's a complete list:

 
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2010
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Reclaiming Futures: More Treatment, Better Treatment, Beyond Treatment – Reflecting on a Decade of Success and Envisioning New Opportunities. Presenters: Laura Nissen (Panel Chair), Yolanda Perez Logan, Marlies White Hat
 
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Mentoring and Community Engagement: Olivia’s Story. Presenters: Hazel Cameron (Panel Chair), Olivia Jennings Ford, Margaret Soukup
 
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Partnering Successfully with Juvenile Justice and Community: Treatment Providers Speak.  Presenters: Jennifer Corvalan (Panel Chair), Evan Elkin, Jim Vollendroff, Pam Ramage
 
Improve Teen Outcomes and Promote Recovery in Your Community with Social Media. Presenters: Dick Dillon (Preferred Family Healthcare); Sarah Ikenberry (SAMHSA Recovery Month); Benjamin Chambers (Panel Chair), Prichard Communications.
 
4:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Partnering Successfully with Juvenile Probation: Lessons from Reclaiming Futures Juvenile Justice Leaders. Presenters: Kecia Barnes (Panel Chair), John Berry, Eric Shafer
 
 
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2010
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Ask a Judge: Demystifying Juvenile Court and How Judges and Treatment Providers Can Partner Successfully Together. Presenters: Bettina Borders (Panel Chair), Anthony Capizzi, Bud Martin, Philip Hubbard
 
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Communications 101 for Adolescent Treatment Service Providers, Youth and Family, and Policymakers. Presenters: Laura Nissen and Mac Prichard
 
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Advanced Anti-Oppressive Practice:   Moving Beyond Cultural Competence- Advanced Skills and Competencies. Presenters: Laura Nissen and Ann Curry-Stevens
 
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Leadership for Cross-Organization and -Systems Innovation: Lessons Learned from Reclaiming Futures. Presenters: Dan Merrigan and Laura Nissen
 
 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Working with Elected Officials: How to Build Relationships with Policy Makers That Can Help Your Organization and Your Community. Presenters: Lori Howell and Mac Prichard, Prichard Communications
 
Let us know if we've missed anyone. And if you get a chance to attend, let us know what you think!
 
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