AGENDA

Conference Agenda

8:15 a.m.— 8:45 a.m.		202A/B
	Registration—No Continental Breakfast Available
8:45 a.m.— 9:00 a.m.		202A/B
	Welcoming Remarks The Honorable Lee F. Satterfield, Chief Judge Superior Court of the District of Columbia
	The Honorable Hiram Puig-Lugo, Presiding Judge Family Court, Superior Court of the District of Columbia
9:00 a.m.— 9:15 a.m.		202A/B
	*Impossible Dreams are Possible* Cathy L. Lanier, Chief of Police District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department Introduction: The Honorable Hiram Puig-Lugo, Presiding Judge Words of inspiration by the nation’s capital Chief of Police details how she achieved her dreams; notwithstanding setbacks that occurred along the way.
9:15 a.m.— 10:45 a.m.		202A/B
	Youth Panel — “Perspectives from Young Parents: Our Point of View” Youth Panelists Deon Myers Tericka Powell T’nay Williams David McCullough Moderator: Jay Cooper, Policy Director DC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy This panel of young people, who are also parents, will set the tone for today’s discussions. They will provide the participants a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about their challenges, experiences and opportunities, as young parents.

10:45 a.m.— 11:00 a.m.		202A/B
	Morning Break
11:00 a.m.— 12:30 p.m.		202A/B
	*Keynote Speaker— “Preventing Teen Pregnancy: The Facts, The Solutions, and Why It Is Such a Difficult Issue”* Sarah Brown, Chief Executive Officer The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy Introduction: The Honorable Danya A. Dayson, Associate Judge Family Court, Superior Court of the District of Columbia Compelling research from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy will be shared. Although research shows that teen pregnancy rates are declining, what does it mean for the population in Washington, D.C.?
12:30 p.m.— 1:45 p.m.		202A/B (Please select your lunch and return to your table.)
	*Lunch Presentation and Networking— “Crucial Connections: How Hollywood, Parents and Communities Can Help Reduce Teen Pregnancy”* Facilitators: Marisa Nightingale, Senior Media Advisor, National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy Katherine Suellentrop, Director, State Support, National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy This lunchtime presentation will encourage participants to think about the many influences in teens’ lives that can support and reinforce teen pregnancy prevention messages. Presenters from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy will share examples of their work with entertainment media, parents, and community leaders as a way to provide specific examples and to spark ideas. They will share messages that resonate with teens and adults and offer insight about other support networks that can help youth delay pregnancy until they are ready.

2:00 p.m.—3:15 p.m.
	Concurrent Workshops
	A—The District of Columbia Public Schools’ New Heights Program for Expectant and Parenting Students	207A
	B—Supporting Pregnancy Prevention Through Advocacy and Mentoring	207B
	C—Advocating for Public Benefits and Legal Service: Special Considerations for Teen Parents	206
3:15 p.m.—3:30 p.m.
	Break — (Please return to Room 202A/B for refreshments.)
3:30 p.m.—4:45 p.m.
	Concurrent Workshops
	D—Talk is a Four-Letter Word	207A
	E—The Role of Health Service Providers and Educators	207B
	F—The Teen Outreach Program at Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc.	206


Conference Adjourns!!
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