ETHIC PRESENTS MOVING F.O.R.W.A.R.D TOGETHER APRIL 16-18

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Fostering Opportunity, Resilience, and Well-being through Action, Research, & Development​

Honoring the Past. Building the Future. Protecting Our Youth.​

Today’s young people confront critical challenges—from violence and trauma to mental health and inequity. The ETHIC Youth Summit: Moving FORWARD Together unites leading experts, professionals, and community partners to transform research into action and create meaningful, lasting solutions for youth.​

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SUMMIT ITINERARY

1815 Highway 82- Hampton Inn Greenwood,MS

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Thursday, April 16: 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm​

Tour of Historic Civil Rights and Delta Blues Sites, ETHIC Museum Tour, and Reflection Session ​

Friday, April 17: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm​
Panel Sessions, Keynote Speaker, and Dinner​

Saturday, April 18: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm​
Service-Learning Project and Closing Luncheon

Summit Goal 

The goal of the ETHIC Youth Summit: Moving FORWARD Together is to strengthen the capacity of community stakeholders to prevent youth violence and delinquency, promote mental health and well-being, and reduce inequities by applying research-informed, trauma-responsive, and action-oriented strategies that lead to measurable improvements in youth outcomes. 

Summit Objectives 

1. Improve Understanding of Youth Risk, Protection, and Victimization 

• Increase knowledge of the causes and prevention of youth violence, victimization, and delinquency using a public health framework. 

1. Integrate Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Approaches 

• Strengthen understanding of youth mental health, trauma, and resilience, and identify strategies for trauma-responsive engagement and care. 

1. Examine the Impact of Historical and Structural Inequities 

• Deepen awareness of how historical injustice, poverty, and systemic barriers shape youth development and life trajectories. 

1. Strengthen Self-Awareness and Youth-Centered Leadership 

• Promote self-reflection, cultural humility, and self-esteem as foundations for effective youth advocacy and professional practice. 

1. Develop Collaborative, Actionable Plans for Implementation in Glendora 

• Engage participants in structured working sessions to create concrete, measurable action plans to improve youth safety, mental health, and opportunity in the local community.