Youth Violence Prevention Conference

17th Annual Youth Violence Prevention Conference

School Violence and School Safety

Thursday, April 12, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
University of Missouri-St. Louis
J.C. Penney Conference Center

Register Online
**If your organization is paying for your registration, please select the "Bill Me Later" option during checkout.  You will be emailed an invoice to pay by purchase order or check.**
If you have questions about registering, please call (314) 516-8419.

Tentative Program Agenda (PDF)

The Program:
Speakers at this year’s conference will examine factors associated with school violence and school safety. Topics include:

• LGBTQ students and school violence
• Race and ethnic factors involved in school violence
• School safety issues for girls and boys
• Challenges associated with implementing school-wide interventions
• School Order, Justice, and Education: Climate, discipline practices, and dropping out

Who Should Attend?

• Professionals who work with at-risk youth
• Parents
• Teachers
• Counselors
• Public health workers
• Probation officers
• Youth advocates
• Law enforcement officers
• Students
• Anyone interested in the welfare of children and youth

Speakers:

Nadine Connell, The University of Texas at Dallas

John Eason, Texas A&M University

Chris Melde, Michigan State University

Anthony Peguero, Virginia Tech

Dana Peterson, University at Albany

Registration:

The registration fee is $35 (breakfast and lunch included). To register:

• Register Online 
  **If your organization is paying for your registration, please select the "Bill Me Later" option during checkout.  Your organization will receive an invoice to pay by purchase order or check.**
  If you have questions about registering, please call (314) 516-8419.

Parking:

Please park on the top level of the West Drive Garage.  It is number 52 on this map.  Parking elsewhere without an UMSL parking sticker may result in a ticket.

Tentative Agenda:

• 7:45–8:30 AM | Registration and Continental Breakfast (Lobby)
• 8:30–9:00 AM | Welcome and Conference Overview (Auditorium)
• 9:00–10:00 AM | John Eason | Race and Ethnicity and School Safety
  
• 10:00–10:20 AM | Break (Lobby)
• 10:20–11:20 AM | Nadine Connell | School Safety Issues and Gender: Understanding Risk Factors and Responses
  
• 11:20 AM–12:20 PM | Dana Peterson | LGBTQ Students, School Violence, and School Safety
  
• 12:20–1:15 PM | Lunch (Summit Room)
• 1:15–2:15 PM | Anthony Peguero | School Order, Justice, and Education: Climate, Discipline Practices, and Dropping Out
  
• 2:15–3:15 PM | Chris Melde | Challenges Associated with Implementing School-wide Interventions
  
• 3:15–4:00 PM | Snacks Available in the Lobby

Sponsors:

• Des Lee Collaborative Vision
• Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
• College of Arts & Sciences

The Des Lee Collaborative Vision at the University of Missouri–St. Louis brings together key St. Louis educational, cultural and governmental institutions to establish programs and share resources that will benefit the St. Louis community. This is done through collaboration of more than 25 endowed professors and more than 100 member and community organizations in the St. Louis region. The Des Lee Collaborative Vision is connecting St. Louis through educational and community partnerships. Financial assistance for this conference has been provided by the Des Lee Collaborative Vision.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

.75 CEUs can be requested for the full day of attendance at the conference.

Cancellation Policy:

The University reserves the right to cancel any program. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified immediately, and all program fees will be refunded. If you must cancel a registration, you are entitled to a full refund if your cancellation is received by the day prior to the start of the program.

Conference Organizer:

Finn Esbensen, E. Desmond Lee Professor of Youth Crime and Violence; Chair, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice

See conference materials of the 2017 Youth Violence Prevention Conference.