Registration Now Open For LGBT Youth Safety Net Conference

Registration is now open for Creating A Safety-Net For LGBT Youth, a conference that kicks off a statewide collaborative effort among youth services providers in social services, health, education and juvenile justice committed to assuring safety in services for Hawaii's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth.

The skills-building and coalition-building conference will be Friday, October 21, 2011, at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii (click here for map) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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This conference is for administrators and program staff. Conference registration fees are $35 per person and there is a neighbor island and student discounted rate of $25. There will be a buffet lunch, refreshments, information tables and free resource materials provided to all those who register for the conference. To register, click here.

A limited number of $50 neighbor island travel scholarships for staff members of non-profit agenices are available (one per agency), but you must be registered for the conference to be eligible. To apply for a Neighbor Island Travel Scholarship, click here.

LGBT youth are at risk for abuse, neglect, family rejection, bullying, harassment, homelessness and other negative outcomes. To learn more, click here.

Conference Program: Kim Coco Iwamoto, Moderator

Keynote Speaker: Associate Justice Sabrina McKenna, The Supreme Court of Hawaii
Understanding Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity: Dr. Robert Bidwell, John A. Burns School of Medicine, and Camaron Miyamoto, LGBT Student Services, UH Manoa
Providing Cultural Support for Native Hawaiian LGBT Youth: An Essential Component: Hinaleimoana Wong Kalu, Kulia Na Mamo, and Nioi Kalua-Haleloa, Kulia Na Mamo
Insights On Youth Services: Voices of LGBT Youth Clients: Nancy Kern, Moderator
Luncheon: Special Guest Speaker: Lt. Governor Brian Schatz
How To Develop Welcoming, Safe, Accessible & Empowering Programs: Antonia Alvarez, Mental Health America of Hawaii; Alika Campbell, Hale Kipa; Kunane Dreier, Life Foundation; and Jeff Kaplan, Waikiki Health Center
Leading Agencies Are Stepping Out: Judith Clark, Hawaii Youth Services Network; Howard Garval, Child and Family Service; Pat McManaman, Hawaii Department of Human Serivces; and Pieper Toyama, Pacific Buddhist Academy
Building A Coalition To Create A Safety-Net For LGBT Youth: Putting Our Heads Together: Jo Chang and Camaron Miyamoto, Moderators
Conference Frequently Asked Questions...
Parking: Parking is available in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii parking garage through the Beretania Street entrance.
Be Listed As A Safe Place For LGBT Youth! To be on our list of safe places for LGBT youth, check the box on your registration form.
Join The Coalition! We invite all agencies committed to being a part of the safety-net for LGBT youth to join the coalition by checking the box on the registration form or contacting Jo Chang at (808) 383-2111 or ocsjosie@hotmail.com.
Funding Support: For a list of grantors and donors supporting this conference, click here.
Planning Committee Members: To see the planning committee members, click here.
If you have questions regarding registration, call Donald Bentz at (808) 221-0799 or email don@equalityhawaii.org. If you have questions regarding the conference or coalition, contact Jo Chang at (808) 383-2111 or ocsjosie@hotmail.com.

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