Join us Nov 15: Premier conference on at-risk youth
Featuring Rosalind Wiseman, best-selling author and bullying expert
Male and female children and adolescents often experience physical, neurological and psychological issues differently. This conference will give you the tools to work with those differences for better outcomes. You’ll learn from experts the latest research, models of engagement, interventions, and treatments from a gender-sensitive perspective.
When: Nov 15
Where: Madison Marriott West Atrium Hotel and Conference Center (map)
Who the conference is for: Social services and school professionals dealing with at-risk youth and their families
Cost: $125
Continuing Education: 0.6 CEUs (6 hours)
Questions? Email Mary Unmuth Yockey or call 608-263-4431, toll-free 800-442-4617
About the keynote speaker
Rosalind Wiseman is the author of Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World—the groundbreaking, best-selling book that was the basis for the movie Mean Girls. She is an internationally recognized expert on children, teens, parenting, bullying, social justice, and ethical leadership. More»
Learning outcomes you’ll take away from the conference:
- Teach boys to value non-violent conflict resolution from a gender sensitive approach
- Explain the different grieving process boys and girls experience and suggestions to help them cope in healthy ways
- Review empirical research testing the effects of violent video games, movies, and television programs and what these studies reveal about gender differences
- Encourage girls and boys to become law-abiding and productive citizens through gender-sensitive juvenile justice approaches