The Reclaiming Youth Speakers Bureau enables you to contract for training with leading experts in the fields of education, treatment, juvenile justice, and youth development. Presenters listed below bring rich careers of direct work with challenging youth and are contributing editors to the the journal Reclaiming Children and Youth. For more information call toll-free 1-888-647-2532 or click on the name of the presenter below.
John Calhoun This speaker's topics include: "Hearts, Hands and Feats: Reshapers of America and what keeps them Going, Going, and Going." "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child, but do we know how to Raise a Village?" "Making the Media work for you" "Mobilizing the Faith Community to help Prevent Crime and Violence" "Public Face, Private Faith: What Sustains Us" "Stopping Youth Violent Crime" "Youth as Resources: A new Paradigm in Youth Policy"       Dr. Larry K. Brendtro This speaker's topics include: Developmental Audits: Strength-Based Assessment of Youth in Conflict Kids Who Outwit Adults No Disposable Kids Prodigal Sons & Daughters Restoring Bonds of Respect The Circle of Courage: Reclaiming Youth at Risk The Resilience Revolution The Resilient Brain Turning Problems into Opportunities       Azim Khamisa This speaker's topics include: 9/11 & Islam Diversity is Strength Faitherapy: Forgiveness: A Concept for Healing Restorative Justice Taking Your Life to the Next Level       Dr. Paul Baker This speaker's topics include: Conflict and Crisis: Opportunities for Change Creating Brain-Based Schools Delinquency and The Brain The Emotional and Social Brain: Translating Research into Caring Environments The Mind: How the Brain Functions The Psychoeducational Model: Comprehensive Practices for Effective Change The Resilient and Emotional Brain Trauma, Healing, and Restoring the Brain       Dr. Martin Brokenleg This speaker's topics include: At Risk Youth - Difference and Sameness Creating a Positive Youth Culture Culture and Helping Culture in the Classroom Growing Your Own Kids Talking Circles as Spiritual Tools The Circle of Courage The Circle of Courage - Early Childhood The Effect of Family Experience on Resiliency The Goals of Life The Spiritual Needs of Youth       Dr. J.C. Chambers This speaker's topics include: Drugships: How Kids Build Relationships with Chemical Use Healing Racism Life Space Crisis Intervention: An Overview Overcoming Chronic Family Conflict       Dr. Robert Foltz This speaker's topics include: Evidence-Based Treatments for Troubled Youth: Reviewing the Data – Implementing the Findings Optimizing “Neuro-Interpersonal” Outcomes in Severely Disturbed Youth Psychotropic Medications: Considering Their Place in a Strength-Based Setting Strengths & Weaknesses: Understanding Psychopathology in Youth       Mark Freado This speaker's topics include: Life Space Crisis Intervention Making Friends with Your Counter-Aggression Reclaiming Angry and Aggressive Youth Response Ability Pathways Supervision and Leadership Value-Based Services       Dr. Thom Garfat This speaker's topics include: Care-full Connections Celebration, Courage, Caring and Commitment Effective Supervision in Direct Care Work Family Encounters Finding Courage: Becoming Effective in Helping Involving Families Effectively Our Responsibilities to Youth and Families Tales of Wonder in Working with Youth What does it Mean?       Linda Lantieri This speaker's topics include: Creating Ridicule-Free Learning Communities Developing Skills in Conflict Resolution Educating the Heart Restoring Our Spirits Social and Emotional Learning in Schools Waging Peace in Our Schools       Dr. Scott Larson This speaker's topics include: Being a "Wounded Healer vs. an Unhealed Wounder" Helping Peers to Reach Peers New Paradigm for Reaching At-Risk Youth RAP Overview (one-day training) RAP Training (3-day certification) Resolving Conflict Creatively with High Risk Youth Strength-based Discipline with Youth Strength-based Interventions for Today's High Risk Youth Teaching for Transformation rather than mere Rehabilitation The Changing Face of Delinquency The Resilience Revolution: Building on the Resilience of Today's Youth Your group may qualify for funding for this presenter. E-mail courage@reclaiming.com for details.       Dr. Edna Olive This speaker's topics include: Creating Reclaiming Schools Educating Urban Youth Positive Behavior Facilitation (PBF)       Dr. John Seita This speaker's topics include: Family Privilege and Loss From Risk to Resilience; Connectedness, Continuity, Dignity, and Opportunity for Youth Development In Whose Best Interest? (Dr. Seita's own inspirational story) Kids Who Outwit Adults-Reclaiming Good Will Hunting Program and Organizational Evaluation The Circle of Courage       Dr. Steve Van Bockern This speaker's topics include: Beyond Deficit and Deviance Building Caring Communities and Classrooms Courage for the Discouraged Reclaiming Youth at Risk Teaching Children to Care The Circle of Courage The Circle of Courage: Reclaiming Kids on the Edge       Dr. Laurie Wenger This speaker's topics include: Best Practice for the Classroom Brain-based/Active Learning Strategies for Teachers Building Belonging & Community Circle of Courage in the Classroom Curriculum Alignment Comprehensive Literacy- Reading and Writing Programs for Serious Learning Using Childrens Literature to Teach About the Circle of Courage