Safeguarding Youth Symposium

Raising awareness and safeguarding our youth from threats they face in the Panhandle

The Golden Spread Council, Scouting America has partnered with the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health to conduct a symposium aimed at Safeguarding Youth in our community.  Whether you work in a youth-serving organization, school, sports program, church, community setting, or are an active parent; the goal of this symposium is to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to safeguard the well-being of young people in your care.

Date – May 2nd

Location: Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine (7671 Evans Dr, Amarillo, TX  79106)

8:30am gathering

9am start

9am to 9:30am – Jody Holland

M.S. Psychology – Founder of Jody Holland.Inc

Topic: The Reality & Need to Safeguard Our Youth

9:30am to 10:05 am – Dr. Cesar Cardenas Jr M.D.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine in Amarillo

Topic: From the Field to the Screen: Impact on Children and Mental Health

10:15am to 11:15am – Dr. Michael Bourke

Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer

Topic: Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics of Sex Offenders

11:25am to 12:15pm – Dr. Rachel Anderson M.D.

Associate Professor of Pediatrics at School of Medicine | Co-Clerkship Director

Topic: When a Child Tells: How Supportive Adults Can Change the Story After Disclosure

12:15pm to 12:30pm – Grab your lunch, back in your seat

12:30pm to 1:15pm – Dr. Michael Bourke

Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer

Topic: Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics of Sex Offenders

1:15pm to 2pm – Panel Q&A – Dr. Brian Weis MD, PhD, FACP

Regional Dean – School of Medicine, Texas Tech HSC – Amarillo

Due to the sensitive topics being covered, MUST be 18 or older to attend.

Maximum capacity for the symposium is 200 participants, registration closes April 29th.

Participant Cost: $10 (Lunch Included)

Lunch: Catered by Chicken Salad Chick  

Sponsorships: (Lunch Included)

$1000.00 - Safeguarding Youth Symposium Sponsor - Includes up to 10 tickets per Sponsorship.

$500.00 Speaker Sponsor - Includes up to 4 tickets per Sponsorship.

$250.00 Program Sponsor - Includes up to 2 tickets per Sponsorship.

$100.00 Breakfast Sponsor - Includes up to 2 tickets per Sponsorship.

Location: Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medician (7671 Evans Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106)

Presenting Sponsor: Golden Spread Council, Scouting America

Title Sponsor: Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health