Read the final agenda for our virtual youth summit, which is designed to empower and educate young people, and advocate for communication and safety!
9:30 – CHECKING IN
9:35 – WELCOME & OPENING SESSION
Welcome – Dr. Athanase Gahungu
Purpose & Introduction of Keynote Speaker – Dr. Dorothy Thompson
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Kay Ward-McDuffie
Housekeeping – Nicole Thompson, Technology Coordinator
10:15 – 11:05 SESSION 1
Adults – PANEL DISCUSSION
DCFS – Elizabeth Collier, MSW – “What is the DCFS Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline?”
BPA365 – Dorothy Thompson, Ed.D. “What are the Policies - Rights, Responsibilities, & Consequences”
Ages – 11-14
Antonette Parker, BA – “What is Your Role in Bullying Situations?”
Ages – 15-18
Annette Kelly, BA – Cyberbullying – “Stopping the Hate.”
11:10 – 12:00 SESSION 2
Adults - Krista Peterson, Assistant State’s Attorney
Catherine Foresman, Assistant State’s Attorney in Child
Advocacy and Protection Unit
Youth – James Sheldou, MPA – “Path to Success”
12:10 – CLOSING SESSION