Join us on March 17-19, 2008, in the historic city of Denver for the second Blueprints Conference, three days of valuable information and discussion including keynote addresses and breakout sessions that will explore model programs with positive results for youths and their families.
With your choice of 40 topics offered in four scheduled breakout sessions, the 2008 Blueprints Conference promises to provide coverage of the latest treatment models as well as networking opportunities over the three-day period.
IMPORTANT: This agenda is subject to change without prior notice. Be sure to check the agenda before
arriving to confirm the schedule.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Several model Blueprints programs have elected to hold individual pre-conferences on Monday, March 17. Please note
that while each pre-conference schedule will vary, breakfast, lunch and snacks will be available for all
pre-conference attendees at the same time (times are listed below). For registration information and to view pre-conference agendas, click on your pre-conference group below.
NOTE: Pre-conference meetings are open to all registrants unless designated below.
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Pre-Conference and Main Conference Registration Open
Plaza Court Registration Desk
8 - 10 a.m.
Pre-Conference Continental Breakfast
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pre-Conference Morning Session
12 - 1:15 p.m.
Pre-Conference Keynote Lunch
Youth At Risk
Speaker: Karen J. Mathis
Grand Ballroom
1:30 - 5 p.m.
Pre-Conference Afternoon Session
4 - 6 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Opens
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Main Conference Registration Open
Plaza Court Registration Desk
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Exhibit Hall
8:30 - 10 a.m.
Opening Session & Welcome
Grand Ballroom
Opening remarks: Nancy Ayers
The Future of Violence Prevention Research and Practice
Speaker: Delbert S. Elliott, PhD
Executive Director
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
10 - 10:15 a.m.
Morning Break
Exhibit Hall
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Morning Breakout Sessions
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11:45 a.m. - Noon
Pre-Lunch Break
Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Keynote Lunch
The Power of Prevention - The Power of One
Speaker: Clay Yeager
1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Post-Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Afternoon Breakout Sessions I
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3 - 3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Afternoon Breakout Sessions II
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6 - 7 p.m.
Networking Reception
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 (Half-day)
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Main Conference Registration Open
Plaza Court Registration Desk
7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Exhibit Hall
8:30 - 10 a.m.
Opening Session
Grand Ballroom
The Top of the Criminal Justice Food Chain: Evidence-Based Public Policy Options to Reduce Future Prison Construction, Taxpayer Costs, and Crime Rates
Speaker: Steve Aos
Assistant Director
Washington State Institute for Public Policy
10 - 10:15 a.m.
Morning Break
Exhibit Hall
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Morning Breakout Sessions
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11:45 a.m. - Noon
Pre-Lunch Break
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Closing Session
Sustaining Model Programs Over Time: A View From the Field
Speaker: Mark T. Greenberg, PhD
Director, Prevention Research Center
Penn State University
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
3 p.m.
Conclusion of Conference
