2008 Conference Details
Date: June 11, 2008
Location: Endicott College, Beverly, MA
Time: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Please Note: There has been a workshop change for Session 1: 8:45 to 10:15.
Adolescents Who Are At Risk for Involvement in the Criminal Justice System Due to Mental Health Problems and Substance Abuse: Building Collaboration and Capacity
Has been replaced with:
Multisystemic Therapy: We will introduce the audience to MST as an evidence based practice. It is a model of service delivery that treats youth (and their families) who are at high risk of out of home placement. The clinical interventions are targeted to reduce adolescent delinquent and antisocial behaviors. The model is also effective for integrating youth back into the community from highly structured settings.
The YAR Conference is geared primarily towards individuals in Essex County working with and caring for youth in a number of settings – family, community, school, religious, healthcare, human service, recreational, etc. Past attendees include:
- Social workers
- Psychologists
- Youth counselors
- Teachers
- School adjustment counselors
- Guidance counselors
- Community and public health workers
- Program managers
- Agency and organization CEOs
- Volunteers
Attendees represent a multitude of organizations including Health & Education Services, CAB Health & Recovery Services, YMCA, Salvation Army, MSPCC, and Catholic Charities.
Purpose of Conference
Established in 2000, the YAR Conference is the only one of its kind in Essex County bringing together more than 500 individuals focused on youth welfare and issues. The day provides a unique opportunity for learning and sharing best practices, as well as networking and recharging the batteries. This conference will also serve as a means for data collection and information gathering to address the broader issues facing youth and those who work with them.
Conference Schedule
7:30 – 8:30 Registration/Continental Breakfast/Networking/
Exposition/Resource Area
Location: Callahan Center
8:15 – 8:30 Welcome
8:45 – 10:15 Session 1
Location: Breakout Rooms
10:30 – 12:00 Session 2
Location: Breakout Rooms
12:00 – 2:15 Lunch/Keynote/Performance/Exposition/Resource Area
Location: Callahan Center
2:30 – 4:00 Session 3
Location: Breakout Rooms
4:00 – 4:30 Ice Cream Break/Exposition/Resource Area/Evaluations/CEUs
Location: Callahan Center
Cost of Tuition
The cost is $55 for all attendees. We are not offering group rates this year. The late registration fee is $75.
Nonprofit Exposition
The Exposition provides a first-hand opportunity to learn more about the multitude and diversity of agencies and organizations that serve youth in Essex County. Attendees can peruse materials and talk with representatives about the variety and success of their programming.
Please see Exhibitors form, click here to apply.
Exhibitor/Resource Area
A resource area will also be available to companies and organizations providing services and products to youth-serving agencies. Attendees can explore the various offerings, collect business cards and materials, and learn ways in which their efforts can be supported.
Please see Exhibitors form, click here to apply.
Directions to Endicott College
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From Route 128 North (Exit 45 on Rte 95):
Take Exit 17 (Grapevine Road, Beverly Farms). Turn right off the exit ramp and right again after 1½ miles onto Haskell Street (by the cemetery). Proceed to the end; at stop sign, turn right onto Hale Street, Route 127 to Endicott College. The main entrance is the second entrance on the right.
From Route 128 South:
Take Exit 17 (Grapevine Road, Beverly Farms). Turn left off the exit ramp and follow directions above.
From 1-84, Hartford, New York City, or I-90, Albany:
Take the Mass Pike to Exit 14, Weston. Follow I-95 North to Exit 45, and take Route 128 North toward Gloucester. Follow directions above, "From Route 128 North".
From Boston:
Follow Route I-93 North to Route I-95 North to Exit 45, and take Route 128 North, toward Gloucester. Follow directions above, "From Route 128 North".
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See campus map: http://www.endicott.edu/map/ to locate the Callahan Center.
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