Fall 2008 Conference
Foundry Inn, Athens, GA
School Social Workers have the keys to assess student risk for
engaging in harmful behaviors. Whether students are
internalizing issues through suicide or externalizing behaviors
through bullying, schools are called on to ensure students are safe.
This year, we are excited about trying something new and
offering a conference with two conference tracks that we hope
will allow participants to leave the conference with in depth
knowledge and skills in the track they choose. In addition to
gaining knowledge during the conference, we hope you will enjoy
your time in Athens and connect with colleagues during the
evening activities. We hope that you will join us for the 2008
SSWAG Fall Conference in Athens, Georgia!
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Speakers
Deryl Bailey, PhD is an associate Professor in the Department of
Counseling and Human Development Services in the College of
Education at the University of Georgia. He is the founder and director
of Empowered Youth Programs.
Arthur M. Horne, PhD is the Dean of the University of Georgia
College of Education. He has been involved with the Multi-Site
Violence Prevention Program, the Healthy Teens Program, and the
Bully Busting Program.
Thomas E. Joiner, Jr., PhD is a Bright-Burton Professor and
director of the University Psychology Clinic in the Department of
Psychology at the Florida State University. He is the author of Why
People Die by Suicide.
Pamela Orpinas, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Health
Promotion and Behavior in the College of Public Health at the
University of Georgia. She has been recognized internationally for her
research on prevention of youth violence and bullying.
Sheneka Williams, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department
of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy at the University of
Georgia College of Education. Her research interests include
educational policy and the social context of education, particularly
issues of race, socioeconomic status, and gender.
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