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QuikTrip Hosts NSPN Board Meeting

The NSPN board of directors held its March meeting at the QuikTrip (QT) Corporation headquarters in Tulsa, OK. Board members toured the facilities, including the Service Center where the company responds to incoming calls from designated Safe Place locations and heard from QT executives about innovation in their business practices. QT is a long-time supporter of NSPN's efforts and Lauren Sherry, QT’s manager of public relations, serves as a member of the NSPN board. NSPN thanks QT and its employees for their dedication to NSPN's vision of a world where all youth are safe.

 

 

Article: What is Juuling?

According to a recent survey on adolescent drug use, e-cigarettes are more popular than traditional cigarettes. Of all e-cigarette brands, the Juul brand is trending among adolescents. Its popularity stems from the discreetness. The device looks and functions as a flash drive. Teachers report youth charging their device during class – and conveniently taking a puff of its “sweet smelling vapors” then blowing the “cloud” into their sleeve. As juuling becomes more popular, concerns rise with the risks of youth using these devices for other forms of drugs. All organizations serving young people
are encouraged to learn more about this fast-growing trend causing long-term impacts on brain development and more.

Learn more about “Juuling" here: https://offspring.lifehacker.com/what-parents-need-to-know-about-juuling-1823376027


Image credit: Getty Images

 

Focus 2018 "Heart of the Matter"

NSPN's national conference, Focus 2018: "Heart of the Matter," will take place July 18-20, 2018 at The Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY. Pre-conference institutes will be offered July 17. Focus 2018 provides opportunities for youth and youth service professionals to network with participants from across the country to share ideas, experiences, and knowledge. The theme, Heart of the Matter, highlights the reasons our work is important. It also highlights the launch of the NSPN campaign to provide a digital canvas for youth to share their stories through art.

Click here to register now!


Conference Schedule

Click links below to read presenter bios.

Tuesday, July 17
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Pre-conference Institute: Youth ThriveTM
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Pre-conference Institute: Youth Mental Health First Aid
1:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Conference Registration / Check-in
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Pre-conference Institute: Safe Place® Basics
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Pre-conference Institute: Youth Empowerment
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Welcome Reception

Wednesday, July 18
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Registration & Exhibits Open
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Opening Session & Keynote
Fishbowl Discussion on Youth Safety
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Workshop Session I
12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. - Lunch on Your Own
1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Workshop Session II
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Workshop Session III
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Runaway Games

Thursday, July 19
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Registration / Check-in / Exhibits Open
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Round Table Networking Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Opening Session & Keynote - "Listen Before You Lead"
Linda Rutherford, Senior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer, Southwest Airlines
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Workshop Session IV
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - NSPN Awards Luncheon
1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Workshop Session V
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Site Visits
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Focused Conversations
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Youth Expression Through Art Celebration (off-site activity)

Friday, July 20
7:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Conference Registration / Check-in / Exhibits Open
7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. - Networking Breakfast
8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Workshop Session VI
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Closing Session

Click here to view the Focus 2018 
Conference Program


Pre-conference Institutes

  • YouthThrive* - This full-day, certification institute will highlight critical components of Youth Thrive, including: research on brain development, the impact of stress with focus on trauma-informed approaches, and the importance of creating and maintaining meaningful relationships with youth.To learn more about YouthThrive, please click here.

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid* - This full-day, certification institute will introduce the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, build understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teach how to help youth who are experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid is provided by a certified trainer and is designed for adults who work with youth. For more information about the training, please click here.

  • Safe Place Basics - This afternoon session will provide information about key Safe Place program topics for those from existing licensed agencies and others who may want to learn more about program implementation and operation standards. Topics include: history and development of Safe Place, policies and procedures, implementation standards, education and outreach, and community partnerships. To learn more about Safe Place, please click here.

  • Youth Empowerment - Youth, ages 12 to 21, are invited to participate in an afternoon pre-conference institute full of fun, networking, and empowerment. This institute provides youth an opportunity to get to know each other and discuss their involvement in the youth services field. Whether connection is due to receiving services directly or being drawn to the field in another way, each young person has an idea of what the “Heart of the Matter” is for them. This pre-conference institute sets the tone for Focus 2018 and helps young people consider their involvement in the movement to create a world where all youth are safe.

*certification opportunity for youth care workers

Conference Tracks

  • Organizational Development - This track will feature sessions with content and experiences assisting organizations to provide the best possible services to youth and families. These sessions will address systems, structures, and practices that support organizational capacity and program sustainability.

  • Professional Development - This track targets the “professional” needs of staff in youth and family serving organizations. Each workshop session should address advancing the skills of the individual worker.

  • Training - This track will feature sessions for staff to enhance their efforts with youth and families. These sessions will target emerging or innovative approaches to serving youth.

  • Safe Place - This track addresses topics specifically related to Safe Place implementation and outreach. It is appropriate for those responsible for the operation/coordination of Safe Place in their community.

  • NEW! Youth Empowerment - This track will provide interactive sessions geared toward assisting youth participants with finding and using their voices to positively impact youth and family services as well as communities.

Event Rates

Pre-conference Registration (Certification Institutes)
Professional Development member rate – *$50
NSPN member / licensed Safe Place agency rate – $75
Standard pre-conference certification institute rate – $100

Pre-conference Registration (Safe Place Basics)
Professional Development member rate - *$20
NSPN member / licensed Safe Place agency rate – $30
Standard pre-conference rate – $50

Pre-conference Registration (Youth Empowerment)
All youth up to 21 years of age - $0 (Must be registered to attend Focus 2018)

Focus 2018 Registration Rates
NSPN member / licensed Safe Place agency rate – $350
Standard registration rate –$400

Click here to register!

General Sessions

"Fishbowl" Discussion on Youth Safety
Wednesday, July 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

The opening session of Focus 2018 emphasizes the voices of youth sharing their ideas of what it means to be safe, how they think safety can be achieved, and what participants should know to create change in partnership with others. The "fishbowl" experience of the session is unique. Youth will be talking to each other about these issues and participants will be "listening in" and watching the interactions without engaging in them. This format allows youth to focus on each other versus the audience. After the session concludes, audience members will have a chance to share the experience of what they heard as a bridge to moving forward in the event with change as the common thread.

Linda Rutherford, Vice President & Chief Communications Officer for Southwest Airlines
Thursday, July 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Linda Rutherford is Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer, for Dallas-based Southwest Airlines, the nation’s largest airline in terms of domestic Customer boardings. Linda ovesees media relations, special event planning, crisis communications, emergency response and business continuity planning, community relations and charitable giving, corporate community affairs, public relations, social business, multimedia and visual communication, legislative communication/grassroots activities, Southwest’s Speaker’s Bureau and employee communications. Click here to learn more about Linda Rutherford.

Celebrating 2018 NSPN Award Recipients
Thursday, July 19 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
A highlight of the Focus conference is the recognition of outstanding accomplishments of individuals, agencies, and organizations at the awards celebration. NSPN awards include: Safe Place Coordinator of the Year, Community Involvement, Executive Leadership, Lifetime Achievement, Model Program, Together We Can, and HEROES. Please join us for an excellent meal together as we celebrate and are inspired by our colleagues’ accomplishments at this year’s NSPN Awards Luncheon.

Site Visits

Site visits will take place Thursday, July 19 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. EDT. There's no need to wait - register for Focus 2018 and select your preferred site visit today at: www.nspnetwork.org/focus-2018-registration

Speed Art Museum: $10

The Speed Art Museum was founded in 1925 in memory of prominent Louisville businessman and philanthropist James Breckinridge Speed. The museum is Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum. Collections include African & Native American art, Ancient art, as well as collections spanning from the 1300s to contemporary exhibits. The museum recently underwent an extensive three year renovation that concluded in 2016, allowing for the addition of a state of the art theater.

Muhammad Ali Center: $10
The Muhammad Ali Center was founded by Muhammad and Lonnie Ali. This museum and multicultural center is set-up with multimedia presentations, interactive exhibits, artifacts, historical videos, and images that reflect the six core principles that guided Ali in his personal and professional life. These principles are: confidence, conviction, dedication, giving, respect, and spirituality. The center was founded by the Alis with the goal of inspiring anyone, no matter their age, to experience a sense of personal growth through Ali’s own 6 principles.

Clark County Youth Shelter & Family Services and YMCA Safe Place Services (Joint Site Visit): $5
Opening their doors in 1986, Clark County Youth Shelter & Family Services (CCYS) began work on their four core goals: community education, juvenile delinquency prevention, information and referral, and youth advocacy. CCYS provides a number of programs for Clark & Floyd counties in Indiana, including: community education and outreach, crisis intervention, counseling, family education and support, anger management classes, and shoplifting prevention classes to name a few. In addition to these programs, they also provide a residential shelter for youth ages 10-18 and are in charge of the Safe Place programs in the two counties.



YMCA Safe Place Services began as Shelter House in 1974. The only youth oriented shelter in Louisville, KY, Safe Place Services has the capacity to house 12 male and 12 female youth. In additional to providing shelter, Safe Place Services also boasts the Y-Now Mentoring program. This program pairs children who have one or both parents incarcerated with an adult mentor to help build positive relationships. Safe Place Services is also in charge of all of the Safe Place sites in Louisville, and operates a Youth Development Center that offers a drop in space, gym, laundry, fitness equipment, and a computer lab to help meet the basic needs of underserved youth.

   

Hotel Accommodations

Focus 2018 will be held at the Brown Hotel located at 335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202.

NSPN has secured a reduced room rate of $149 (based on single/double occupancy in a deluxe room) for attendees. To obtain the discounted room rate, reservations must be made by calling the hotel directly at 502.583.1234 or 888.888.5252 and referring to the event "Focus 2018".You can also make reservations online.

Click here to make your hotel reservation.

All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Cancellations or arrival revisions must be received three days prior to the date of arrival, or result in a charge of one night's room and tax.

 

Please check back for continued updates and information about Focus 2018. If you have any questions, please contact your NSPN team at [email protected] or 502.635.3660.

Focus 2018 - HOM

You may also view details of past conferences including 2016 and 2014.

 

NSPN Participates in Hanes for Good Sock Drive

Socks and underwear are often the most requested items by people experiencing homelessness, as they are much needed items that help provide warmth and protection. Hanes wants to leverage this connection to help even more people in need. Hanes has expanded the Hanes for Good program and selected National Safe Place Network (NSPN) as a partner agency, with the goal of developing a long-term partnership. Thanks to Hanes, NSPN will provide 2,500 socks and 500 pairs of underwear for youth in crisis, at the time they are needed the most. NSPN will distribute them to the over 130 licensed Safe Place agencies serving youth across the United States.

“We are grateful to Hanes for leading the sock drive and recognizing the value of investing in our young people,” said Laurie Jackson, NSPN’s President and CEO. “A clean pair of socks can have a tremendous impact on youth experiencing homelessness or who have run away and are an essential part of outreach and basic care for youth in crisis.”

Read more about the partnership at www.hanes.com/sockdrive.

 

 

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Social Media Posts

Facebook

Sample Facebook post 1:

Someone asking you for a pic? Make sure you’re in control. Here are some things to think about and ways to say NO while saving face. https://love146.org/action/online-safety/omg-the-internet/#three #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking

Sample Facebook post 2:

The internet is a powerful tool for bringing people together, but can also be used to harm or take advantage of children and youth. Check out this resource guide, and learn how to help protect the youth. https://love146.org/action/online-safety/internet-safety-guide/#six #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking

Sample Facebook post 3:

Someone online trying to make your life a nightmare? Stay safe and get help. https://love146.org/action/online-safety/omg-the-internet/#four #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking

Sample Facebook post 4:

Traffickers are known to lure children through websites and social media apps. Learn how to spot warning signs to keep children and youth safe. https://love146.org/action/online-safety/internet-safety-guide/#six #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking

Sample Facebook post 5:

FIVE million children at this moment are caught up in modern-day slavery. Trafficking takes place when someone’s vulnerability is exploited for profit.

THREE things you can do:

  1. Watch and SHARE THESE VIDEOs
  2. Know How To GET HELP
  3. Support Youth Safety

#ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking

Sample Facebook post 6:

People who want to exploit children and youth use the Internet to lure them. Talk to children and youth about social media to help keep them safe. Learn how to start that conversation here: https://love146.org/action/online-safety/internet-safety-guide/ #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking

Sample Facebook post 7:

Avoid posting pics that show where you are - like the name of your school, where your soccer team practices. Find other social media safety tips: https://love146.org/action/online-safety/omg-the-internet/#one #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Facebook post 8:

Do you know who children and youth are talking to online? Find out what YOU can do to help keep them safe: https://love146.org/caregivers/guide/#four #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking

Sample Facebook post 9:

Don’t use your real name for your insta or twitter handle. Don’t post pics that show where you go to school. Find out a few more safety rules of thumb: https://love146.org/action/online-safety/omg-the-internet/#one  #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking

Sample Facebook post 10:

Number 1 tip for keeping children and youth safer online: Educate them about the risks that exist on their favorite social media sites. Here’s how you can start the conversation https://love146.org/action/online-safety/internet-safety-guide/#three #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking

Sample Facebook post 11:

#ChildTrafficking doesn’t always look like what you see on TV or in the movies. #WatchForTrafficking and learn about the signs and know what to do if you suspect someone you know is being trafficked or exploited: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr/resource/fact-sheet-identifying-victims-of-human-trafficking http://www.polarisproject.org/human-trafficking/recognizing-the-signshttps://love146.org/action/report/

Sample Facebook post 12:

Child Safety Tip: Make sure children and youth accounts are private, and are using usernames that are different for each their apps. Here are more resources to keep children and youth safer online.https://love146.org/action/online-safety/internet-safety-guide/#six  #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking

Sample Facebook post 13:

#ChildTrafficking is real and we’ve met too many children and youth who’ve been victimized.  #WatchForTrafficking and see where to get help for you or someone you know:https://love146.org/youth/

Sample Facebook post 14:

Keep the conversation going about #ChildTrafficking with children and youth in your life so that they can watch for trafficking and spot signs of danger. #WatchForTrafficking  https://love146.org/action/online-safety/internet-safety-guide/#five

Sample Facebook post 15:

Has anyone online — even a friend — asked you to do something that doesn’t feel right? Here’s what to do if someone’s making you feel uncomfortable. #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking https://love146.org/action/online-safety/omg-the-internet/#four

Sample Facebook post 16:

Keep children and youth safer by knowing the red flags of #ChildTrafficking Check out warnings signs: https://love146.org/action/report/  #WatchForTrafficking

Sample Facebook post 17:

Recognizing some Red Flag Questions“Are you alone?” “Do you have a pic?” “What school do you go to?” — #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking   https://love146.org/action/online-safety/omg-the-internet/#two

Sample Facebook post 18:

Helping children and youth navigate social media and the internet – parents and caregivers must keep up on the latest trends and tools.  https://love146.org/just-kik-now/ #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking

Sample Facebook post 19:

Walking through a dark alley alone can be dangerous – so can some online spaces.  Trust your instincts – don’t walk down dark internet alleys. Find out a few more safety rules of thumb. #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking https://love146.org/action/online-safety/omg-the-internet/#one

Sample Facebook post 20:

What comes to mind when you think of a “human trafficker”? Learn some more surprising myths and start a conversation with your child. #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking https://love146.org/chttps://love146.org/caregivers/guide/#two

Sample Facebook post 21:

Good friends help keep others safe by knowing the dangers of #ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking https://love146.org/action/report/

Sample Facebook post 22:

“Would I be okay with this photo being spread around my school?”  …and other questions to ask before sending a pic.#ChildTrafficking #WatchForTrafficking https://love146.org/action/online-safety/omg-the-internet/#three

Twitter

#WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth

Sample Twitter post 1:

Is your child on Snapchat? Check out app safety tips. http://bit.ly/1PH9qYi #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 2:

Easy & funny ways to say NO when they ask for a pic. http://bit.ly/2uer3Ow #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 3:

Learn how to protect the children and youth in your life. http://bit.ly/1PH9qYi #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 4:

Someone online trying to make your life a nightmare? http://bit.ly/2uem6VP #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 5:

Resources for keeping children and youth safer online http://bit.ly/1PH9qYi #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 6:

Talk to children and youth about online safety. http://bit.ly/1cUJzAc #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 7:

How to stay safer on social media… http://bit.ly/2gNhlxX #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 8:

Noticing when online relationships are risky http://bit.ly/2tK9T7T #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 9:

4 easy tips to stay safe on social media. http://bit.ly/2gNhlxX #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 10:

Social media: Know the risks and talk to children and youth. http://bit.ly/2tiXZ5C #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 11:

How to spot the warning signs of child trafficking http://bit.ly/2tKt816 #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 12:

Child and youth safety tips for social media. http://bit.ly/1PH9qYi #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 13:

Watch out for your friends and get help if you need it. http://bit.ly/2uFGlwa #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 14:

Seeing danger signs and talking with children and youth. http://bit.ly/2vnvdSv #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 15:

When something online doesn’t feel quite right...http://bit.ly/2uem6VP #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking 

Sample Twitter post 16:

Keep children and youth safer: Know the red flags of trafficking http://bit.ly/2tKt816  #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking 

Sample Twitter post 17:

“Are you alone?”... and other red flag phrases. http://bit.ly/2ucDybA  #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking 

Sample Twitter post 18:

How to talk with children and youth about online safety. http://bit.ly/20Y7KA9 #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 19:

What does a trafficker look like? Myths vs. Reality…http://bit.ly/2ud7nJc #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 20:

Know the dangers and watch out for friends. http://bit.ly/2tKt816 #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 21:

Is a child or youth in your life being secretive about their online activity? http://bit.ly/2tK9T7T #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking

Sample Twitter post 22:

About to send a photo? Here’s things to ask yourself first… http://bit.ly/2uer3Ow #WatchForTrafficking #ChildTrafficking


 

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