North Carolina is experiencing a tremendous growth in the Hispanic/Latino population. Nationally, this population has the highest teen birth rate of any group. In North Carolina, Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina (APPCNC) and local program providers have begun to address this issue by promoting and implementing programs specifically designed for Hispanic/Latino teens.
The symposium focuses on helping health providers and educators increase knowledge of Hispanic culture and Hispanic health and learn from the experiences of those who are implementing and studying successful programs for Latino youth in North Carolina and other areas of the US.
Speakers will include Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, Associate Professor of Social Work at Colunmbia University-The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy; Paul Smokowski and Martica Bacallao, Assistant Professor, UNC School of Social Work and Assistant Professor at UNC Greensboro; Josh Hinson, Addictions Therapist-El Futuro, Advanced behavioral health resource for the under-served, Latino population of North Carolina, among others.
You will be receiving more information regarding registration for this event in the next few weeks. For further information or questions, contact Olivia Davis at odavis@appcnc.org or (919) 226-1880 ex.103
About Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina
APPCNC is a non-profit organization that partners with individuals, agencies, and communities in North Carolina to prevent teen pregnancy, thereby improving the lives of young people. APPCNC has been recognized nationally for its innovative work in the area of teen pregnancy prevention and provides services in all 100 North Carolina counties through Advocacy, Collaboration and Education. APPCNC can be contacted at (919) 226-1880.
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