SafeNest First Annual Advocate Conference

“Unpacking the Teenage Brain: Preventing Violence and Victimization Before it Starts”

SafeNest’s first annual prevention and education conference designed to raise awareness, support educators and advocates on the front lines, and explore resources addressing the unique challenges facing teens today.

The conference will feature a nationally recognized keynote speaker, three interactive education modules covering topics that include mental health, social media, substance abuse, LGBTQIA+ issues, pornography, and much more. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, as well as a community resource fair throughout the conference for future collaboration.

Location

UNR North Campus

2320 McDaniel Street

North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Preliminary Conference Agenda

9:00 a.m. Check In & Breakfast

9:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks

10:15 a.m. Education Module I

11:10 a.m. Education Module II

Noon Lunch

1:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Chris Thomas, Co-Founder, The Defensive Line

The Defensive Line is a national nonprofit dedicated to ending the epidemic of youth suicide, especially for young people of color, by transforming the way we communicate and connect about mental health.

2:00 p.m. Education Module III

3:00 p.m. Panel Discussion/Q&A

3:45 p.m. Closing Remarks & Raffle