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Youth in Focus Seminar

Fri 30 May 2008

Time: 9.00am-3.30pm
Location: Council Chambers, New Plymouth District Council, Liardet St, New Plymouth
Linking research, best practice and networks - if you work with youth then you can't afford to miss this seminar!

Marcus Akuhata-Brown (Youth Development Expert)
Specific Facilitated Session for Youth Workers: Laying out a challenge to youth workers and asking: ‘Where to from here?’. Exploring ways to support each other and ensure youth work practice is professional and effective to gain the best outcomes for our youth.

Dr Gabrielle Maxwell (Victoria University of Wellington)
Police Responses to Young Offenders: What happens, why and what is the impact on young people within the justice system?

Manu Caddie (Ahi International Ltd)
Whakaaro Pai: A cognitive behavioural game to identify common thinking errors and positive alternatives for rangatahi aged 12-17 years.

Louise Roebuck (WAVES Co Manager/Nurse Practitioner)
Understanding the Youth Health Status of our Youth Community: Information on pregnancy, terminations and STIs. What are some of the ways we can empower youth in our organisations to value positive health development?

Dr Donna Swift (Swift Solutions)
Turning Point: A collaborative intervention
strategy to address young women’s and girls’ violent and anti-social behaviour.

Spaces limited to 100 people. Please RSVP by 28 May 2008.
Prices: $20 (includes lunch and tea breaks)
Contact: New Plymouth District Council
Phone: 06-759 6060
Email: enquiries@npdc.govt.nz

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