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18th National Symposium on Juvenile Services

Merging Juvenile Justice and Youth Development: Responding to the Changing Needs of the Field

 

October 14-18, 2012

Las Vegas, Nevada

Sponsored by: National Partnership for Juvenile Services


SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION


The National Symposium on Juvenile Services is a unique forum that brings together the leadership and direct care professionals from juvenile services and other human services professionals for training and the opportunity to network and share innovative program service approaches being implemented within the juvenile justice system throughout the country.  We hope you will have a participatory role in shaping the agenda and future direction of our juvenile justice system.   Please visit www.npjs.org for additional conference information, participant and exhibit registration forms, and call-for-workshop requests.

 

SYMPOSIUM Goals

 

To convene a diverse representation of juvenile service practitioners, trainers, and educators
To provide an open forum for an exchange of ideas and a discussion of issues
To build partnerships for enhanced service delivery
To be innovative in planning for the profession's future
To educate all participants on the critical issues in juvenile justice
To share best practices
To celebrate our successes

 

SYMPOSIUM LOCATION

 

The Riviera Hotel

2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Las Vegas, NV 89109

800-634-6753

Room Rate: $94.00 per night (plus tax) for Saturday evening and $45 per night (plus tax) for remaining Symposium nights

For Reservations Call: (800) 634-6753  ~  Reference: National Partnership for Juvenile Services Group Rate.

 

SYMPOSIUM Training

 

18th National Symposium training sessions, focus groups and policy discussions will address topics related to the following conference tracks:

 

TRACK A:    Current & Emerging Issues for the Juvenile Justice Practitioner


TRACK B:    PREA Issues and Updates 

                             
TRACK C:    Blended Learning, E-Learning, & Learner-Centered Instruction (Staff Focus)


TRACK D:    Implementing & Evaluating Effective Classroom Strategies for Learning (Youth Focus)


TRACK E:     Leadership Issues


TRACK F:     Jurisdictional Planning

 

TRACK G:    Juvenile Probation

 

 

National Symposium training, focus groups and policy discussions will be led by nationally recognized individuals at the federal, state, local, organizational and private sector level(s). Workshop training will address topics related to:

- Juvenile Detention & Corrections


- Education of Youth in Confinement


- Community-Based & Residential Care


- Presentation Skills & Training Techniques


- Critical Issues

- Mental Health Issues in Juvenile Justice


- Heath Care Issues in Managing Juvenile Populations


(coming soon) Exhibit Guide

 

Call for Proposals

Registration Form - (please save the registration form to your computer before entering your information)

(coming soon) Tentative Agenda

(coming soon) Hotel / Lodging

(coming soon) Training Courses

(coming soon) Visitor Information

(coming soon) Driving Directions

QUESTIONS?
Please contact:
npjshelp@npjs.com
859.333.2584

 

The Partnership Strives to...

Advocate for the highest standards in care, management and programming for detained youth Strengthen training and professional development opportunities for practitioners Lead juvenile justice systemic reform efforts

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