Tipping the Scale: Our Role in Building Resiliency

Please join us for the 9th Annual Gang Prevention Seminar on September 19, 2017!  Registration opens at 7:15am with the program beginning promptly at 8:00am.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tipping-the-scale-our-role-in-building-resiliency-tickets-36733979321 

Seminar Overview

This year’s Seminar will be focused on resiliency information, practices, and resources. You’ll hear personal testimonials, the science behind resiliency building, as well as learn more about resources in our community for yourself and those you serve.

Continental breakfast and lunch are included in the ticket price.

Target Audience

Community members, parents, law enforcement staff, and service providers are encouraged to attend.

Agenda

7:15 – 8:00  Registration and Breakfast

8:00 – 8:30   Welcome & Introductions

8:30 – 12:30   Keynote: "The Science Behind Resiliency"

12:30 – 1:15   Lunch by Sonoma County Probation Camp

1:15 – 1:20  Transition to Breakout Sessions

1:20 – 2:20  Breakout Session #1

1. A) Gang Identification, Emerging Trends, and Resources for Youth & Families

• Santa Rosa Police Department & California Youth Outreach

1. B)Emerging Drug Trends and Physical Impacts of Substance Abuse

• Santa Rosa Police Department

1. C) Trauma Toolkit: Working with Clients/Families in Chronic Crisis

• Sonoma County Behavioral Health

2:20 – 2:25  Transition to Breakout Sessions

2:25 – 3:25  Breakout Session #2 (repeated from Breakout Session #1)

3:25 – 3:30  Closing Comments

3:30  Adjourn

Training Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Identify 3 factors contributing to resiliency.
2. Articulate 2 emerging trends in gang identification and/or substance abuse.
3. Explore 3 traps to avoid in addressing chronic crisis.

Gang Prevention Awareness Week

The Seminar is one of several activities planned for Gang Prevention Awareness Week. Gang Prevention Awareness Week is aimed at raising awareness about gangs and educating our community about the existing efforts to reduce and prevent youth violence. Other activities include:

• Art Exhibition & Car Show, September 15th
• Family Festival & Talent Show, September 16th
• Boxing Exhibition, September 17th
• Parents Gang Awareness Training, September 20th
• Night Walk & Ice Cream Social, September 22nd
• South Park Day & Night Festival, September 23rd