National Workshop Descriptions

Residential Programs - A discussion of the pros/cons of operating residential programs. Can becoming a residential program help with funding?

When and How to Grow as a Community Based Organization - How to maintain and manage growth (more money, responsibility etc.), whether or not to grow, and organizational development basics - How to plan for your organization, i.e. 3-5 year strategic planning.

Campaigns - How and why should CJNY members be involved in advocacy campaigns - what does it take to start a campaign.

Youth Involvement - Discussing strategies and solutions for meaningful youth involvement.

Girls Issues - Gender specific CJNY programs share ideas, best practices, and experiences.

Immigrant Issues Within Juvenile Justice - Looking at issues and strategies involved in working with immigrant youth.

Mental Health and Youth of color - What CJNY should know about youth with Mental Health needs? - Diagnostic issues facing youth of color.

Zero Tolerance and Educational Issues - What are the current issues and activities around zero tolerance in schools?

Alternative Education - including Street Law and other forms of Street education ­ Bring alt. ed. groups together to discuss curriculum and share best practices.

Spirituality - How to incorporate spirituality in the healing process of youth who are involved in the Juvenile Justice system.

Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, and Bisexual issues within Juvenile Justice - Looking at strategies and tactics for addressing the issues LGTBQ youth encounter in youth serving systems.

Working with youth inside the juvenile halls - Highlighting some of the effective ways that organizations work with youth locked in secure confinement facilities.

Public Speaking & Advocacy - Skills building session structured for youth involving public speaking.

Youth discussion around "Stop the Rail to the Jail" - Aimed at developing campaign strategies and tactics that are relevant to youth of color.

Partnership building between youth and adults - Strategies and practices that are successful in bringing youth and adults together. What¹s happening in your hood - strategies and solutions for the issues facing youth of color within their respective Barrios or Hoods?

Creative Expression - Spoken Word, Performance art, Hip Hop Activism workshop.

Clinic and Training:

Funding Clinic - Intensive session on fund raising and proposal writing.

Youth Organizing Training and Networking Session - Youth focused organizing training and networking skills building opportunity.