Violence-Free Teens Conference : Peace Over Violence

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This conference is co-sponsored by The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) at Alliant International University. This conference meets the qualifications for up to 10.0 hours of continuing education. IVAT is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. IVAT maintains responsibility for this continuing education program and its content. IVAT is recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors (Provider #5659). IVAT adheres to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. IVAT is approved by the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (PCE #33) to offer continuing education for LCSWs and MFTs. CE credits approved by CA agencies are accepted in most states. For more information on continuing education, contact psmith@alliant.edu.

Funding for this activity was made possible in part by the HHS, Office on Women’s Health. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators at HHS-sponsored conferences, do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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Violence-Free Teens Conference 2012

Empowering Youth and Adult Allies to End Relationship Violence

Building on the momentum of the youth engagement track introduced last year, the conference focuses on building powerful youth-adult partnerships to end teen dating and sexual violence. Scholarships and Continuing Education Units are available.

When

February 16-17, 2012

Thursday Workshops – February 16

Keynote Performance: Voices of Men, Ben Atherton-Zeman
Plenary Address: Encouraging Activism: Girls’ Voices and the Power to SPARK Change, Dr. Lyn Brown
Introduction to Teen Dating Violence Prevention Tools and Resources
Working With and Empowering Young Women—Introducing the Center for Young Women at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
Youth-Adult Partnerships
Raise Your Voice and Use Your Power! Advocacy for Healthy Teen Relationships and Teen Dating Violence Prevention
Violence Prevention and Parenting Adolescents at Hope Street Family Center
Respectful Sexuality—Having Positive Conversations with Youth about Sex and Sexuality
Teen Dating Violence Policy Change: A Case Study of Los Angeles Unified School District
Parents as Relationship Role Models: Helping Children Build Safe, Respectful Relationships
Ladies & Gentlemen: Gender and Power Dynamics in Relationships

Friday Workshops – February 17

Unusual Suspects Performance
Youth Track: Building a Multi-media Campaign to Promote Healthy Relationships
Becoming an Adult Ally: How to Engage and Empower Youth Now
Using Technology to Stop Abuse
Organizing Young Men
Passport 2 Social Media: A Parent’s Ticket to a Safe Digital World
SPARKing Creative Reactions to Media Sexualization
Using Theater to Empower and Heal Youth—Lessons from Unusual Suspects
Teen Dating Violence in LGBTQ Relationships
Friday Youth Track—Building a Multi-media Campaign to Promote Healthy Relationships, Presented by Peace Over Violence and Change Agent Productions (for youth only!)
Announcing: A Teen Dating Violence Immersion Track will be provided for school staff, parents and other stakeholders that are new to teen dating violence prevention

Registration

2 days – $125
1 day – $75
Register online at shop.peaceoverviolence.org
To register by mail, download and return this form.

MORE ABOUT VFTC

Download conference agenda here.

Scholarships are now available. Scholarships due by January 15, 2012. Space is limited, so register early! Download scholarship form here.

Continuing Education Units are available for Psychologists, MFTs, LCSWs, substance abuse and other counselors, attorneys, and nurses. Cost: $35 preregistration and $45 day of registration. Click here.

Download 2011 conference materials including “Healthy break Ups and Why They Matter” and “The Amazing Adolescent Brain.”

Preview In Touch With Teens curriculum

Contact Emily Austin at 213.955.9090 or emily@peaceoverviolence.org.