This Conference is for professionals and those who serve and support youth who are involved in high-risk behaviours. The conference has a strong focus on research, knowledge and interventions that are effective in supporting youth who struggle with early childhood trauma, family breakdown, and involvement with addictions, the criminal justice system, who struggle with mental health challenges and disabilities, and who we call "the disconnected" due to their lack of healthy connections, a lack of belonging, and a view of the world being a sad, lonely, hostile and frightening place to live. We need to continue pushing the shift from traditional punishment-based interventions to relationship-based practice in order to better meet the needs of this population. We can learn from each other and journey together.

Title:	Allies for Youth Connections Conference (formerly the High Risk Youth Conference)
When:	May 14 & 15, 2018
Location:	River Cree Hotel, 300 E Lapotac Blvd, Edmonton, AB (Enoch)
Type:	Conference for professionals, youth, and anyone who has connections to youth, and wanting to influence their lives in a positive way.
Practice Area:	Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Addictions, Mental Health, Pychology, Counselling, Indigenous Practice, Education, Youth Work, Law Enforcement.
Contact Email:	A4YCcommittee@gmail.com
Contact Name:	Allies for Youth Connections Conference Steering Committee
Contact Organization:	Allies for Youth Connections Conference Steering Committee
Contact Phone:	780-717-7286
Contact Website:	www.a4yc.ca
Continuing Competency Code:	Certificates provided. The conference counts for 12 hours of Category A credits.
Date Posted:	March 22, 2018