THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR 2021 YOUTH SUMMIT!
BPA365's 1ST ANNUAL “EXPRESS YOURSELF YOUTH SUMMIT”
Read the final agenda for our virtual youth summit, which is designed to empower and educate young people, and advocate for communication and safety!
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021 – 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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
- Presentation & Performances of Winners of the “Express Yourself Youth Competition”
- Charge for the Summer
- Closing Remarks – Sonia Towns-Jordan