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Heard It From a Youth Worker:

 IYI has just released the 2015 Kids Count in Indiana Data Book. 
This fantastic resource will equip you with 
the most current information about the well-being of 
children, youth and their families so that you can 
continue to impact the lives of Indiana's children.
The free resource is available for download here.
In This Issue
Youth Justice Leadership Institute Now Accepting Applications for 2015-2016
EDGE Afterschool Youth Workers
One Love Community Circle
2015 All DAC Meeting: Synthetics & Heroin
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Youth Justice Leadership Institute Now Accepting Applications for 2015-2016

The National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN)  is now accepting applications to the 2015-16 Youth Justice Leadership Institute. 

 

The Institute is a year-long fellowship program focused on developing a strong base of well-prepared and well-trained advocates and organizers who reflect the communities most affected by juvenile justice system practices and policies, with a particular focus on cultivating and supporting professionals of color. 

  

Interested in learning more about the Institute, or know someone who might be? NJJN will be hosting two informational webinars on March 23 and March 26, 2015, led by the Institute's coordinator, Diana Onley-Campbell. To learn more, follow this link or e-mail info@njjn.org.


 Janet Wakefield

EDGE Afterschool Youth Workers

Indianapolis, IN

 

We are in much need for a few quality youth workers to work at our elementary after school programs.  Our programs are located at IPS 14, 15 and 54, which are all on the near eastside.  Programming is from 3:30pm-6:00pm, Monday through Friday. We are happy to accommodate schedules.  

 

Starting pay for youth workers is $7.25-$10.00/hr, depending on experience. If you know anyone, or know anyone that might know anyone, who would be a great fit for implementing quality after school  programming to our youth, please send them this link: http://jhbcc.org/edge-program/

 

Aimee Scott, 2012 Journey Fellow

One Love Community Circle 

One Love Community Circle has an amazing opportunity to bring the transformative power of music and movement to Hope Minstries HOPE4Kids. HOPE4Kids is an early education program for children 0-5 yrs old who live at the homeless shelter. We are striving to bring normalcy, vibrancy and positive impact for the youngest members of the Hope Rescue community.


Will you sow a seed into their lives today?  Will you give them the gift of music? Will you influence a moment in time that can change a life forever?  Will you?

*Donations will be tax-deductible
 
 Nicole Williams, 2015 Journey Fellow

2015 All DAC Meeting: Synthetics & Heroin
Friday, March 20, 2015 10:30 AM
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN

Allen County Symposium sharing our knowledge, concerns and solutions :

  • Scope of the Problem for Law Enforcement, Healthcare,Business, and Prevention
  • Panel Presentations and Discussion
  • Possible Strategies for Prevention and Intervention
  • Review of Important Indiana and National Legislation
10:30 am Registration

10:45 am Panel Discussion

12:00 pm  Lunch Provided

12:15 pm Panel Discussion  

1:30 pm   Closing Comments  

 

Allen County Public Library, Meeting Room A & B

900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802   

 

Cost: $10.00 Pre-Registration and $12.00 at the Door 

 

Questions? Ask Kelly at Kelly@dacac.org or 260-422-8412.

 

Jerri Lerch, 2006 Journey Fellow
Sincerely,

 

Melinda Bowman
Chief Organizational Officer
The Journey 
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