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<br /> KEYNOTE SPEAICER: ERIN WALSH, M.A.
<br /> Mo nday WHY DO THEY ACT THAT WAY?A SURVIVAL GUIDE TO THE ADOLESCENT :
<br /> � BRAIN - Erin Walsh will cover a lot of ground in this worl<shop,touching on issues ',
<br /> September 16, 2013 �ncfuding communication, alcohol and druguse, and sexual decision-making.
<br /> Youth serving professionals will leave this workshop not only with a better
<br /> understanding of the teenage brain, but with practical strategies for worl<ing with ;
<br /> teens in the 21st century. Most importantly,Erin Walsh will remind you that
<br /> Midtawn Holiday Inn teenagers are not problems to be solved, but resources to be developed.
<br /> LUNCH SESSION: SHARON MILLER, RN, MS, CHES '
<br /> 2503 5 Locust St,
<br /> SOLD! THE COST OF HUMAN TRAfFICKING - Human Traffid<ing, also known
<br /> Grand Island, NE o as "modern-day slavery;'is the third iargest criminal industry in the world today
<br /> �$gQ� 6ehind drug dealing and illegal arms trafficking. However, it is the fastest growing =
<br /> criminal industry especially for women and young giris.This presentation will
<br /> provide interactive leaming opportunities to better understand this complex topic ';
<br /> and how it impads the youth with whom we worlc i', ; '�
<br /> 7:30am - 4:30pm � �'� ' '
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<br /> $35.00 Registration Fee Join Jody Lieske,Ph.D.,licensed Pediatric Psychologist to learn about current factors that �j
<br /> put youth at risk to engage in self-destruct�'ve behavior.Risk factors include:treuma and �
<br /> wili cover all materials including the changing worid around us,decreasing parental supervision,increasing competition,
<br /> conference CD, continental increasing availability of drugs and alcohol,development of the information superhighway ��
<br /> breal<fast, IUnCh increasing prevalence of divorred and single parent homes,and thanging social and sexual j; �
<br /> mores.Rapid societal changes are having a profound impact on the social and emotional i
<br /> and refreshment breal< development of our youtb.This session intends to increase participants'understanding of i �
<br /> these changes. �,�! � '�.
<br /> . � PREVENTION AND ENPORCEMENT:THEY'RE DOING WHAT WITH WHAT?-During this �! '
<br /> session Scott Stemper�Preventlon)and lason Ackles(Drug Enfortement Officer)will share !i�� �
<br /> informallon a6out household items,prescription drugs,overthe<ounter medications,and "i �� �
<br /> For More Informafion street drugs that are most currently being used 6y youth. They will share ways to ident�fy �'
<br /> the substances and those that are using them,and how various activiries and public ,t� �
<br /> � involvement can change attitudes to help deter the use of all types of drugs. �- �
<br /> COt1t8Ct: ChrisJunker, �, � ,
<br /> � 10LT5 AND TRICHS:UNPACHING 7HE POWER OF MED1A-In this presentation,Erin Walsh {� � ���.,
<br /> chris.junker@nebrasl<a.gov wi11 combine the latest discoveries in brain science with up-to-date research and data to
<br /> • 402-462-4187 x 166 explore how media sfiapes norms,attitudes and behaviors.M addition to the opportunities ;[j �
<br /> assotiated with growing up in the 21st century,we will explain how the forces that drive !�j
<br /> � media content dodt aiways have the best interest of our famifies and communities in �; �
<br /> mind.Erin will pay special attention to how media influences child and adolescent :��
<br /> , development during important"windows of opportunity'where youth can develop the �.���.
<br /> . capa�ity tn be critical ronsumers and creators of digital media. - ��-f�
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