North Carolina Juvenile Services Association

P.O. Box 24854

Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

CALL FOR PRESENTERS FORM

The North Carolina Juvenile Services Association(NCJSA) has provided leadership and training in the juvenile justice field for more than four (4) decades. NCJSA has demonstrated expertise in offering a continuum of professional development opportunities for individuals new to the juvenile justice arena, in addition to those with advanced levels of education and practical experience.

The 2017FallConference theme“Navigating A New Territory: Skill Building for Youth and Staff.”

The NCJSA 2017 Conference Planning Committee is pleased to release the “Call for Presenters Form” officially

opening our solicitation process for workshop proposals. The conference will be held at Courtyard Marriott at

Carolina Beach, NC on Wednesday, October 25thto Friday, October 27th, 2017

Attendees will select workshops relevantto their job responsibilities, level of interest, and overall trajectory for professional growth. Based on feedback from past conferences,a list of topicscreated by the Conference Planning Committee is listed below:

Topics of Interest:

  • Agency and Community-Based Intervention
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  • Peer to Peer Training Programs

  • Community Partnerships
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  • Restorative Justice Models

  • Community Policing
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  • Strategies for Effective Family Engagement

  • Evidence-Based Practices
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  • Substance Abuse Screening and Treatment

  • Grant Writing and Funding Diversification
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  • Understanding Race, Cultural Competency, and Diversity

  • Juvenile Justice Diversion Programs
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  • Vocational Services for Juvenile Offenders

  • Juvenile Law and Ethics
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  • Wrap Around Services

Note: These topics do not represent the full list of all conference offerings and is subject to change.

Conference workshops should be delivered within a 90 minute timeframe permitting participants to become actively engaged in a question and answer session. Evaluations are mandatory at the conclusion of each session. Workshop materials and handouts should be copied prior to arrival and on-site printing cannot be accommodated due to costs. Average workshop attendance is approximately 60-70 individuals.

To submit a proposal for consideration, please complete the Abstract Submission Form and return via email to y Friday, July 10, 2017. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via the web at Thank you!

Abstract Submission

Presentation Abstract (300 words maximum)

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