Project Voice April 25, 2014 University of Michigan-Flint Registration Breakfast & Visit Exhibits Opening Remarks 8:00

9:00 am 8:30AM 9:00AM Lobby & Happenings Room Michigan Room

Michele Strasz, Executive Director, School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan Dr. David Gordon, Dean UM Flint School of Health Professions and Studies Rodney Page, Emcee
Youth Led Keynote Presentation #1 9:15AM 10:00 AM Michigan Room

Nick Springer
Springer is an avid meningitis vaccine advocate. He has traveled all over the world working with specialists in the medical field, as well as the general public, to educate about this disease. At the age of 14 Springer contacted a rare and deadly form of meningitis. After fighting for his life for weeks, Springer spent two months in a coma in which he underwent 17 surgeries including the amputations of his arms below the elbow and his legs at the knee. When he was 20, Springer was selected to the United States Wheelchair rugby team, helping the team win numerous events, including 2 world championships, and medaled twice in the Paralympics.

Snack Break Youth Led Keynote Presentation #2

10:00 AM 10:25 AM 10:30AM11:00 AM

Michigan Room Lobby Kiva

Raise it Up
Description of Workshop: Youth will perform spoken word pieces dealing with a multitude of issues (personal and social), emotions, and challenges faced by young people as well as the community at large.

WorkshopsSession 1 (Choose one)

11:00 AM12:00 PM Michigan A

A: Advocacy, Combating Stigma, Leadership

Description of Workshop: It is important that youth know what it means to advocate for something, to identify what stigma is and combat it, while learning to be an effective leader. In this presentation participants will gain knowledge of all three areas, while learning more about community involvement, policy change and youth voice within individual services. As well as gaining effective leadership skills and tips on how to combat stigma through interactive and engaging activities. Teaching youth that they too can make a change by advocating for others, being leaders and standing up against stigma. B: SRSLY: A SRSLY Positive Message Using Positive Messages in Youth Substance Use Prevention

Michigan B
Description of Workshop: All too often, youth are told what NOT to do by adults. Talking with youth about the dangers of drugs is important, but theres so much more to discuss. The SRSLY Coalition of Chelsea, MI has taken a

different approach to prevention and has experienced great results. This youth-led workshop will give participants an opportunity to hear from members of SRSLYs Youth Steering Committee about the importance of staying positive and how that improves peer involvement and community support. Participants will also have the chance to brainstorm positive messages and events for topics important to them.

C: Lack a YAC? 10 Tips to Build an Effective Youth Advisory Council

Michigan C

Description of Workshop: In this interactive workshop, you will learn strategies to create and sustain a youth-driven Youth Advisory Council. Participants will walk away with tips on recruitment, developing a mission statement, electing YAC leadership, effective meeting facilitation and more. Facilitated by the Corner Health Centers Youth Leade rship Council, this session will inspire you to take your YAC to the next level.

D: Health Advocacy 101: How to Advocate for your Sexual Health

Kiva

Description of Workshop: A fun and interactive presentation that aims to empower youth with the knowledge and skills of how to advocate for their sexual health and prevent unplanned pregnancies, HIV, and STIs. Well address topics such as the medias influence on teen health, how to talk to your parents about sex & relationships, healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, STI/HIV testing, abstinence and use of protection all in a bid to prevent STIs, HIV and unplanned pregnancies.

Lunch/Visit Exhibits Youth Led Keynote Presentation #3

12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00PM 1:30P

3rd Floor & Happenings Room Kiva

The Corner Theatre Troupe : Depression in Action: Talk It Out

Description of Workshop: The Corner Health Centers Theatre Troupe has been performing educational theatre sessions since 1982. Come watch a short skit performed by youth about depression in high school. Afterwards, talk to the characters in the skit about their experiences, their coping skills, the reactions of their friends and family, or any other questions you might have. Finally, talk to the actors about the things they have learned about depression and some of the best ways theyve found to help you and your friends deal with this difficult mental illness.

WorkshopsSession 2 (select one)

1:45PM2:45 PM Kiva

A. Girl Bye: Beyond Saying No to Substance Use

Description of Workshop: This session seeks to address myths of teen substance use and equip youth with a skill set that empowers them to address this issue in their community.

B. Whats Really Coming Through your Headphones?

Michigan A

Description of Workshop: This workshop will examine different genres of popular music and the messages the songs are sending. It will look at youth culture and talk about the influence that these messages may have on youth. Also, the workshop will examine positive messages in newer songs and how teens can promote these artists/songs.

C. Consent, Coercion, and Communications: The Basics of Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Assault Michigan B
Description of Workshop: SafeHouse Centers Teen Voice members work with other youth throughout Washtenaw County to promote healthy relationships and educate them about sexual assault and teen dating violence. Teen Voice members help their peers recognize the signs of unhealthy relationships through examples and interactive activities. This workshop involves utilizing the teen-specific Power and Control Wheel to demonstrate the potential aspects of

abusive relationships, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Our workshop also focuses on consent, coercion, and rape culture through a discussion of the misconceptions of sexual assault and victim-blaming. We also emphasize giving our audience tools they can use to help friends who have experienced dating or sexual violence, and provide resources available in different communities.

D. Neutral Zone: Effective Conversations: Position Yourself for Success

Michigan C

Description of Workshop: Feeling frustrated and like no one understands you? Do you wish your voice had more

power? Well then, this workshop was tailored just for you. Communication is the key to success in life. Whether in the classroom or the boardroom, even in the hospital and in the courtroom; communication is quintessential. Being able to effectively communicate your desires, needs, expectations, strengths and weaknesses will open doors for assistance, opportunities and growth. Although communication is fundamental it can be difficult, especially when power dynamics are unequal (like in teacher-to-student, doctor- to-patient, employer-to-employee relationships and etc). This workshop will discuss techniques to having purposely powerful conversations that effectively achieve your goals, and thus position you for success. NOTE: Evaluations need to be completed at end of the workshop and turned into the workshop facilitator. Closing Remarks Departure/Pick Up Snacks 3:00-3:15 PM 3:15 PM Kiva Lobby