KASAP (Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs) is sponsoring a the Empower KY Conference for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students of Green Dot, Sources of Strength, and Youth Empowerment System schools. This conference will be held at WKU from June 7-10, 2019 and is completely FREE OF CHARGE. Empower KY is being planned by high school students across the state and will focus on- mental health, substance use, and power-based personal violence.
Official description: The conference will be a space for 200-250 high school youth to connect and network with other students from across the state; strengthen their leadership and advocacy skills; learn strategies and tools to prevent sexual violence, substance abuse, and suicide; and discuss social justice issues that are impacting their schools and communities. Following the conference, attendees will assume a leadership role in a regional 1-day summit where students from their area will gather to action plan and write grant proposals for a prevention-focused project or initiative.
If you are interested and would like more information stop by the guidance department and see Ms. Newsome or go to the link below...
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