Special Invitation to Conference
On behalf of The Commission on Black Men and Boys, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D.DC) and Executive Director of the Alliance of Concerned Men, Tyrone Parker, would like to invite you to attend the Alliance’s 1st Annual Conference entitled “Preserving Life and Intervening In Crisis”, at the US Capitol Building on November 10th, 2009. A distinguished panel of experts in the field of gang prevention and youth violence will be in attendance and participants will gain valuable insights into strategies that can be replicated in their communities. The conference will also mark the official release of the Alliance’s groundbreaking manual which details its effective strategies on gang mediation.
All members of your staff are invited to attend, particularly case managers and outreach workers. The conference is free to the public. Continental breakfast and Lunch will be provided. For further information, go to our website at www.acmconference2009.community.officelive.com. A free tour of the capital building will be provided if a request is submitted by November 3rd.
We look forward to seeing you.
Alliance of Concerned Men, Inc.
First Annual Conference
"Preserving Life and Intervening in Crises”
at the
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
November 10, 2009
Welcome
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton,
Serving as Honorary Co-Chair
on behalf of her Commission on Black Men and Boys
Introduction
Tyrone Parker, ACM Executive Director
Invocation
Reverend Willie F. Wilson
Pastor, Union Temple Baptist Church
Keynote Speaker
Vincent N. Schiraldi, Director, D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
Moderator
Justine Love, WPGC FM, On-Air Personality
Panelists
Alfred Durham, Assistant Police Chief, District of Columbia
Judge Evelyn Queen
Former Superior Court Judge, District of Columbia
Teny O. Gross, Executive Director
Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence, Providence, Rhode Island
Mai Fernandez
Co-Director, Latin American Youth Center (LAYC)
Brandon Forrest
Alliance of Concerned Men Outreach Specialist, Motivational Speaker & Artist
Program Schedule
Opening Session
Registration and Continental Breakfast: 9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Welcome Remarks by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton: 9:30 a.m.
Introduction by Tyrone Parker, ACM Executive Director: 9:40 a.m.
Video Presentation: 9:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker: 10:10 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: 10:15 a.m.
Special Presentation Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton,
Serving as Honorary Co-Chair
on behalf of her Commission on Black Men and Boys
Isaac Fullwood, Chairman, U.S. Parole Commission 10:35 a.m.
Introduction of the Moderator & Panel: 10:45 a.m.
Panel Discussion: 10:50 a.m. – 11:50p.m.
Business, Government, and Community Collaboration
How Institutionalization of Fathers affect Families
Relationship between limited Education and Violent Crime
Current trends and Best Practices in Juvenile Justice
Effects of Relationships between Youth and Law Enforcement Community
Q&A Session: 11:55 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.
Network Lunch: 12:35p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Conference Session B
Introduction of the ACM Training Manual: 1:00p.m.
Special Presentation of the ACM Training Manual: 1:00p.m. -1:30p.m.
Q&A Session: 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Special Thanks
Closing Remarks
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