The Road from Home to School and Beyond - Youth Symposium
An event that brings together youth, parents, and community stakeholders to discuss the traumas youth face at home, at school, and in their community, and create an action plan that gives youth the resources that they need to thrive as they move into adulthood.
Hosted in partnership with Jenesse and SLAM, and funded by Cal OES, attendees will hear from youth, parents, and community stakeholders, as we discuss the traumas youth face.
Register by May 19, 2021
The symposium starts at 9 a.m. Attendees will participate in three Breakout Sessions:
When You Have No Home: Youth and the Trauma of Being Unhoused
Janet Kelly, The Sanctuary of Hope
Lilian Macias, Van Nuys Neighborhood Council
Damaris Macias, Van Nuys Neighborhood Council
Adelene Bertha, Downtown Women's Shelter
Nayoung Kim, Downtown Women's Shelter
Moderator - Dr. Debra Barber
When Home is not Safe: Understanding Trauma in the Home
Dr. Mavis Major
Youth and the Foster Care System
Johna Rivers, Real to Reel Global Youth Film Festival
Dr. Molly Sarubi, Independent Consultant
Angelia Ridgeway, LA County MH
Dr. Bryan Young, LA County MH
Moderator - Michael Browning
What Does it Mean to Defund the Police?
Rev. Dr. James Thomas, NAACP San Fernando Valley
Moderator -
Living in the Shadows: Youth and the Undocumented Experience
Benyamin Chao, California Immigrant Policy Center
Grecia Ramos, MSSW
Growing up LGTBQ in South Los Angeles
Abagail Munoz, youth advocate
Morgan Simon, young adult advocate
Karina Morales, youth advocate
Moderator - Estefania Gonzalez
Seeding Financial Freedom in our Youth
Moses Harris
Art, History, and Gentrification
Brenda Perez, Restorative Justice for the Arts
Youth who have to Navigate Through Safe Spaces
Naomi McSwain, The Wooten Center
Identity Development - Helping Youth Find Their Passion
Raul Flores, ArtworxLA
Recognizing Unfair Biases: Youth Who Are Unfairly Labeled
Marquis Jones
Jaaye Person-Lynn, Esq.
Da'John Harris
Coping with Stress and Abuse
Chelsea McElwee, SLAM/Avalon Carver
Life After High School
John Wilson, West Angeles Church
Parents Coping with Stress and Substance Abuse
Parents learn how to help recognize if their youth are abusing substances to cope with stress and what they can do to intervene.
Helping Parents Prepare their Youth for a Safe Return to School
Parents learn how to help their youth prepare for a safe return to school.
Please register by May 18, 2021…
Breakfast, lunch, raffles, swag, spoken word, and musical performances will be present.
Please register by May 18, midnight PST, so that you can receive your swag bag and food vouchers at the pickup site on May 19. Link to the symposium and address to swag bag pick up will be given upon registration.