TCSW 2008 Call for Submissions

Pam Brown reminded folks at the last Adolescent Advisory Committee meeting about the upcoming Tennessee Conference on Social Welfare conference and encouraged adolescent substance abuse focused submissions.

The TN Conference on Social Welfare Annual Conference Program Committee invites the submission of proposals for presentation at the 2008 Spring Training Conference to be held

March 25, 26 and 27, 2008 at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOW!

Proposals are solicited in the following general track areas, but are not limited to the following based on general fit with the overall theme of Together Tennessee.

Social Policy Issues: Immigration, Social Health, Aging and Disability Community Care, Poverty, and more.

Early Intervention and Prevention: At-Risk Families and Children, Mental Health, Early Childhood Education, Home Visitation, Parenting, and more.

Learning for Life: Corrections and Re-Entry, Juvenile Justice, Public Education Innovations, Mental Health, Conflict Resolution, School-Based Programs for At-Risk Children and Families/Collaborations between Schools and Services, Violence Prevention, Job Readiness, Career Development, and more.

Back On Track - Healing from Hurt: Abuse, Violence, Addictions, Mental Health, Custody, Transitioning, Families of Offenders and more.

Community Solutions: Broader involvement, Community Change strategies, public and private policy analysis and Strategic Planning, Community Resources, Empowering Citizens and Consumers and more.

Professional and Volunteer Development: Board Matters, Stress Reduction, Healthier Living, Volunteer Management, NonProfit Advancement Strategies, Working With Local Government, and more.