2015 Youth Development Master's Institute
Honorary Dean - Antwone Fisher
Monday, 4/27/15
Author/Screenwriter/Poet/Director - Mr. Fisher's life, which was made into a major motion picture starring Denzel Washington, is emblematic of the mission and vision of Kids at Hope. Antwone will speak about his inspirational journey from hopelessness to hope.
Additional Highlights:
Monday, April 27th -- Panel Discussion & Workshop facilitated by Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg -
The Science & Power of Resiliency - Dean's Recognition Luncheon introducing Honorary Dean Antwone Fisher
- Exploring Youth Development from a Law Enforcement & Juvenile Justice Perspective - Consequences, Compassion, HOPE & Sucess
- Panel Discussion with practioners from the fields of juvenile justice, law enforcement, education and child development
Special One or Two Day Seminar
as part of Kids at Hope's Annual Youth Development Master's Institute
Register today for one or both special seminars
SEMINAR DAY 1
Giving Children & Teens Wings - The Science & Power of Resiliency
Monday, April 27th
8:00am - 4:00pm
Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, Pediatrician
Philadelphia Children's Hospital & Covenant House Pennsylvania
Keynote Speaker & Workshop Presenter
Dr. Ginsburg is a pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine at Children's Hospital - Philadelphia and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of PA School of Medicine. Dr Ginsburg also serves homeless youth as Director of Health Services at Covenant House and writes extensively about resilience for parent and professional audiences. He recently released throught the American Academy of Pediatrics an interdisciplinary multimedia toolkit, Reaching Teens: Strength-based communication strategies to build resilience and support healthy adolescent development.
SEMINAR DAY 2
Exploring Youth Development from a Law Enforcement & Juvenile Justice Perspective - Consequences, Compassion, HOPE & Success
Tuesday, April 28th
8:00am - 4:00pm
Chief Joanne Jaffe
NYPD Community Affairs Bureau
Keynote Speaker
A three star chief and the highest ranking female officer in NYC's force of 34,500. Chief Jaffe headed the Housing and Police Bureau from 2003-2014 before being appointed to lead the Community Affairs Bureau. Her exploits are chronicled in bestselling book, DAVID and GOLIATH. Over a three year period Chief Jaffe reduced juvenile robberies in one of NYC's most challenging public housing projects from 350 a year to 25 using an unconventional strategy.
Lauri Burns
Founder, The Teen Project/Author
Keynote Speaker
Lauri Burns is founder of the The Teen Project and a highly regarded and renowned international speaker. Lauri's tumultuous life's journey, path to redemption and breakthrough success capitivates and inspires audiences everywhere.
Register by April 3, 2015
4/27/15 Monday Seminar: $275.00
Monday Tuition Includes:
- All Keynotes & Workshops
- Hosted Lunch featuring Honorary Dean Antwone Fisher
- Book by Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots & Wings
4/28/15 Tuesday Seminar: $275.00
- All Keynotes & Workshops
Two Day Seminar Tuition (Monday AND Tuesday): $475.00 -- Save $75.00!
Register online through link above or email kim@kidsathope.org