National Mentoring Summit 2023

Mentoring is a Collaboration!

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Join Youth Collaboratory at our Summit workshops!

Thursday, January 26th

Culture as a Protective Factor: Centering Black Voices, Leadership and Community Partnerships in Mentoring
- 9:25 am - 10:55 am ET
- Independence Salon F
- Presented by Kanesha Lenore Jean-Baptiste and Joy Thompson
Creating Resilient Communities to Prevent Youth Homelessness
- 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm ET
- Virtual: Zoom Room 2
- Presented by Kendel Arthur and Evelyn Bagley
Trauma-Informed Partnerships with Black Girls at Risk or Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation
- 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm ET
- Virtual: Zoom Room 1
- Presented by Makayla Dawkins, Martine Jones, and Dasha Pettway

Friday, January 27th

Trauma-Informed Partnerships with Black Girls at Risk or Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation
- 8:45 am - 10:15 am ET
- Independence Salon D
- Presented by Makayla Dawkins, Martine Jones, and Dasha Pettway

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SURVEY - CULTURE AS A PROTECTIVE FACTOR: CENTERING BLACK VOICES, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT BLACK GIRLS

Youth Collaboratory and our partners at the Center for Court Innovation are seeking input from individuals working with the anti-trafficking movement and adjacent fields to share how your program recognizes culture to support participants in their healing and growth journeys. We are looking for 100 participants identifying with Black, Afro, and African female identities for this survey.

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Resources

Hiding in Plain Sight Facilitation Guide - A guide for discussing and supporting youth mental health
Resources to Care for Yourself, Care for Each Other - Tips for supporting yourself and others during crises
Virtual Carousel - Build community by meeting and networking with numerous people in a fast-paced organized activity
Exploring Solutions, Speed Rounds - Get practical and imaginative help from peers immediately by tapping into our collective genius
The Girls Action Board (GAB) aims to create pathways for Black girls to lead in the work that centers their healing, resilience, and professional development. GAB members wrote and performed this collaborative poetry piece about the importance of centering Black girls:

Building Community

A Strength-Based Approach to Mentoring

3 Modules

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Mentoring

Shining Light on the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: A Toolkit to Build Understanding

19 Modules

OVC Learning Series

YOUNG LEADERS, JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM!

The Youth Catalyst Team and the Girls Action Board is expanding and we are recruiting new members to join our teams. Click here for more information about who we are and here to submit an application. The deadline to apply has been extended to February 10, 2023.

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Youth Catalyst Team

Now Accepting Youth Catalyst Team & Girls Action Board Applications