Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking: The Path to Survival
Sponsored by the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services and
Hosted by the Florida Juvenile Justice Association
Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Convene to intervene at the 2013 FJJA Adolescent Conference for a comprehensive training event to learn, plan, and take action on behalf of Florida’s trafficked and exploited children. Join policymakers, service providers, and experts from the field as we highlight the best practices for screening, identifying and serving minor victims of domestic sex trafficking.
This one-day event will include:
- Dynamic speakers who are on the front lines of serving youth impacted by exploitation, and who are changing the perception of these children and young people through public policy, services, and advocacy.
- Workshops focusing on Advocacy, Screening & Identification, & Programs and Services by nationally recognized experts.*
- Facilitated dialogue to exchange ideas, examine current barriers to intervention, and connect with new partners and resources.
From prevention, to intervention, to freedom from exploitation- we all stand somewhere on the victim’s path to survival. Join us, and tell us where you stand. CEU’s and training certificates provided.
8:30 am
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| Registration
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9:00 am
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| 9:15 am | Welcome and Introductions
John Robertson, Program Services Director, Florida Network of Youth and Services
Invited Guest: Pam Bondi, Florida Attorney General
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| 9:15 am | - | 10:30 am | Keynote Speaker
Brad Dennis, Director of Search Operations, Polly Klass Kids Foundation’s
National Search Center for Missing and Trafficked Children
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10:30 am
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| 10:45 am | - | Noon | Workshops
- Community Awareness and Advocacy
Learn about the latest efforts to change the conversation about one of Florida’s most threatened populations, minor victims of sex trafficking. The effort continues to educate the public, policymakers, and ourselves-- the Juvenile Justice community, about the problem of domestic minor sex trafficking in Florida. Find out how this crime affects your community, and answer the big question--What can I do about it? Presenter Robin Thompson, M.A., JD, of Robin Thompson and Associates
- Screening and Identification
Involvement in the Juvenile Justice system is a high priority risk factor for minor victims of domestic trafficking. How can you tell if a youth is being exploited? How can you identify those who are at increased risk of falling prey to sex traffickers? This workshop will show you the elements within your own screening and identification tools that point towards probable involvement in the sex trafficking industry and explore new pilot programs and screening instruments to incorporate into your current practice.
Presenter Sgt. Nicole Donnelly, Miami Dade Police Department, Narcotics Division
- Services and Program Models
Florida is working towards a comprehensive solution to serve victims of the sex trade safely and for the long duration it takes to effectively move beyond victimhood to becoming a healthy and successful adult. This workshop will introduce participants to the current scope of services available and demonstrate examples for developing individualized, therapeutic treatment for victims regardless of where they may be within the spectrum of the Juvenile Justice system. In the absence of specialized services, how can secure facilities become more therapeutic and therapeutic facilities become more secure?
Presenter: Kristen Stablein, Director of Residential Services at Chrysalis-Broward County, FL
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| 1:30 pm | Lunch on your own
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| 1:30 pm | - | 4:00 pm | The Path to Survival - Open Forum - Facilitated by:
- John Robertson, Program Services Director, Florida Network of Youth and Services
- Tyson Elliot, Human Trafficking Director, Office of the Secretary, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Join all of our workshop presenters, speakers, and invited guests in a panel discussion and open dialogue as we address the toughest questions about implementing services for youth affected by domestic minor sex trafficking. Law enforcement, social services, and public policy must all contribute to overcoming barriers to service and finding solutions that serve youth now and in their pursuit of a future free from exploitation.
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4:30 pm
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Take a few minutes to connect and follow-up and plan for the future |
For the agenda, workshop descriptions and bios of speakers, Click Here.About the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services
The Florida Network works with agencies that serve homeless, runaway and troubled youth ages ten and older and their families.
Raising Our Voices for Girls: Building a Movement
Sponsored by the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center and
Hosted by the Florida Juvenile Justice Association
Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
This one day intensive training is designed for anyone interested in learning more and participating in a dialogue about the latest research trends, best practices and advocacy priorities for young women and girls in the juvenile justice system.
Leading the discussions will be Lawanda Ravoira, President and CEO, The Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center. Other speakers include Roy W. Miller, President, Children’s Campaign; Linda Alexionok, Executive Director, Children’s Campaign; Vanessa Patino Lydia, Director of Research and Planning, Delores Barr Weaver Policy
Center.
Join Us For This Exciting Event Following The Conference!
| 8:30 am | - | 9:15 am | A Bold New Direction: The Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center
The bold vision and strategies of the newly launched Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center: The Voice for Girls will be unveiled. Grounded in the lived experiences of girls in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems, The Policy Center merges the power of political science and social science to bring about systemic reforms and to create a movement that is laser focused on ensuring that the voices of and for girls are not only heard but taken seriously. - Participants will increase their understanding of the core services of a comprehensive approach to building a continuum of services for system- involved girls and young women.
- Participants will increase their understanding of political science and social science strategies in the development of effective advocacy for system-involved girls and young women.
- Participants will learn the four pillars of the Policy Center and strategies for connection with their individual agencies and interest with a statewide advocacy initiative.
Presenters: Lawanda Ravoira, President & CEO, Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, Linda Alexionok, Executive Director, Children’s Campaign, Inc. and Roy W. Miller, President, Children’s Campaign, Inc. |
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| 10:15 am | Getting the Facts Straight: A Look at the Latest Research Trends
Misconceptions abound regarding girls that are detained and incarcerated. A lack of understanding of what drives girls’ offending behaviors can compound an already volatile situation and lead to further negative consequences for girls in care. Rigorous research findings are critical to establishing policies and practices that will lead to the equitable treatment of girls. The latest research trends will be presented as a critical foundation for improving our response to girls and young women.
- Participants will increase their knowledge and understanding of how to use data and research in the development of programs, policies and services.
- Participants will increase their knowledge in the latest research trends specific to girls and young women’s involvement in the juvenile justice system.
- Participants will increase their understanding of the comparison of national trends and Florida trends as it relates to system-involved girls and how to use the knowledge in their day to day work environments.
Presenters: Vanessa Patino Lydia , Director of Research and Planning, Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center and Lawanda Ravoira, President & CEO, Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center |
| 10:30 am | -
| Noon | Shared Power: Girls as Equal Partners
Wilma Rudolph reminds us that we must “Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion, the potential for greatness lives within each of us.” What is your definition of power? How is power shared with girls and young women in a way that helps them reach their greatness? Learn to recognize the difference between power with versus power over. This workshop will challenge participants to think about their personal power and how power is used in a constructive or destructive way. We often talk about the need to empower girls and young women. Come ready to explore strategies and best practices in truly empowering girls and young women by “sharing power” and establishing policies and practices to create the opportunities for girls to be equal partners.
- Participants will learn the multiple definitions of power and how their personal definitions align with the core principles of gender-responsive programming and services.
- Participants will learn new programming strategies for creating partnerships with girls and shared power as a fundamental value of girls’ programming.
- Participants will build skills in the delivery of specific exercises that promote shared power and partnerships with girls and young women.
Presenters: Lawanda Ravoira, President & CEO, Delores Barr Weaver Policy
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| Voices for Girls: The Movement
2008, Children’s Campaign released the Justice for Girls: Blueprint for Action which called for comprehensive reform in how Florida responded to girls in the juvenile justice system. Endorsed by 125 stakeholders across the continuum of juvenile justice services, this Blueprint included the following fundamental rights for all girls:
Girls have a fundamental right to :
- Fair and equitable treatment
- Freedom from violence and exploitation
- Be valued and respected by those who interact with them
- Be able to trust the system
- A system advocate
Five years later, a review of the Blueprint underscores that there is much work to be done. Learn how you can be part of the Voices for Girls movement to ensure that these rights and bold reform initiative happen. This session is highly interactive and will include a conversation about the nuts and bolts of advocacy, active participation in “café dialogues” about the vision for girls, introduction of pivots/ turning points to move from being reactive to proactive in pursuit of a bold vision for girls, and an invitation to move forward together to strengthen our collective voices for
girls and young women.
Participants will learn new skills in effective advocacy for system-involved girls and young women. - Participants will increase their knowledge regarding the goals and objectives of the Justice for Girls: Blueprint for Action.
- Participants will identify at least three action items they can do to increase awareness regarding the needs of girls in their local community.
- Participants will identify two major legislative initiatives specific to the State of Florida.
Presenters: Lawanda Ravoira, President & CEO, Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, Linda Alexionok, Executive Director, Children’s Campaign, Inc. And Roy W. Miller, President, Children’s Campaign, Inc. |
About the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center:
The Center provides research, training education and advocacy in support of the needs of girls in the juvenile justice system For the agenda, workshop descriptions and bios of speakers, Click Here.
CEU Hours and Certificates of Attendance
Approximately 5 hours will be available for attendance at either of the Post-Conferences. A total of 17 hours will be available by attending both the 2-day conference and one post-conference.
The Florida Juvenile Justice Association (FJJA) is a board-approved provider (#50-14573) for the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling
