University of Texas at Austin               Division of Diversity and Community Engagement

Agenda

Juvenile Support Network Conference 2013
Creative Pathways to Engaging Youth: Building Trauma-Informed Communities

February 4, 2013
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thompson Conference Center

Time Session Speaker
8:30-9:00 – Registration and Poster Showcase Poster Session Showcase of Local Agencies & Organizations – Room 3.102 Representatives
9:00-9:10 – Introductions and Welcoming Remarks Auditorium Dr. Wanda L. Nelson, UT Division of Diversity & Community Engagement
Ms. Laura McFarland, UT Doctoral Candidate
9:10-10:10 – Keynote                Address The Impact of Trauma and Neglect on the Developing Child Dr. Bruce Perry
ChildTrauma Academy
10:10-10:20 – Break
10:20-11:35 – Panel One Trauma-Informed Care Approaches in the Austin Metropolitan Area Moderator: Dr. Molly Lopez, UT Institute for Excellence in Mental HealthPanelists:  Ms. Jeanne Stamp, Texas Homeless Network
Ms. Rhonda Smith, Spirit Reins
Mr. Jack Nowicki, Texas Network of Youth Services
Mr. Andy Lipinski, Bluebonnet Trails
Ms. Seanna Crosbie, Austin Child Guidance Center
11:35-12:35 – Lunch & Table Talks Room 3.102 Dr. Lynda Frost, UT Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
12:40-1:40 – Student Presentation A New Perspective: Williamson County Juvenile Justice, Alternative Education Program Ms. Karen Crosby & Service Learning Students
1:45-3:15 – Panel Two Overcoming Barriers to Address the Needs of Effective Delivery of Trauma-Informed Practices Moderator:  Ms. Josette Saxton, Texans Care for ChildrenPanelists: Ms. Mia Sneed, Travis County Office of Parental Representation
Mr. Richard Lavallo, Disability Rights Texas
Ms. Irene Clements, Texas Foster Family Association
Ms. Tracy Eilers, Cenpatico
Ms. Candace Aylor, Parent/Advocate
Ms. Julie Wayman, Texas Education Agency
3:15-3:30 – Funding Resources University of Texas Regional Foundation Library Ms. Ellen Moutos-Lee, Librarian, Regional Foundation Library
3:30-4:00 – Evaluation, Call to Action, & Closing Remarks The Honorable Judge John Hathaway, Travis County Court

For questions, contact Dr. Wanda Nelson, wnelson@austin.utexas.edu.