By Benjamin Chambers, March 11 2011
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will be hosting a national conference, "Children's Justice & Safety: Unite, Build, Lead," on October 12-14, 2011. It will be held at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.
Workshops, plenaries, and presentations by leading experts and researchers will promote evidence-based practices that address emerging concerns in delinquency prevention, juvenile justice, and victimization.
Who Should Attend?
- Advocates
- Educators
- Faith-based and community leaders
- Federal, state, and local officials and representatives
- Juvenile justice practitioners
- Law enforcement
- Policymakers
- Researchers
Breakout Sessions:
- Children’s Exposure to Violence
- Comprehensive Anti-Gang Strategies
- Crimes Against Children
- Disproportionate Contact of Minority Youth
- Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice
- Faith-based and Community Strategies
- Girls in the Delinquency and Victimization Systems
- Law Enforcement Partnerships
- Mental Health and Juvenile Justice
- Mentoring
- Substance Abuse
- Tribal Youth Programs and Strategies
- Truancy and Bullying
- Youth in Custody and Juvenile Reentry
How Do I Register?
You can do so here. It's free.
More Info
Hat tip to JUVJUST.
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Updated: March 11 2011