SPEAKER TOPICS / BIOGRAPHIES

Keynote
Dr. Lisa Boesky


Dr. Lisa Boesky is a Clinical Psychologist, National Speaker, and Author of "Juvenile Offenders with Mental Health Disorders: Who Are They and What Do We Do With Them." She appears regularly on CNN Headline News and has been interviewed by Anderson Cooper, Bill O'Reilly, The Early Show, 20/20, Tyra Banks, Nancy Grace, CNBC, MSNBC, Fox News and in print in USA Today, Family Circle, US News & World Report and many others. Dr. Lisa specializes in at-risk and delinquent youth with emotional and behavioral disorders and has worked with some of the most challenging and dangerous youth in psychiatric hospitals and juvenile correctional facilities. Dr. Lisa serves as an expert witness on legal cases related to mental health and suicide. Each year she provides high-energy and content-filled presentations to thousands of juvenile justice professionals across the country. Find out more at drlisab.com.

Keynote Presentation - Are We Collaborating & Communicating About the Right Youth: Who REALLY Has a Mental Health Disorder
We talk about collaboration and communication between juvenile justice, treatment, school, and community agencies when providing services to youth with mental health disorders. Could we be collaborating around the wrong kids? Many "sick youth in need of treatment" look similar to "bad youth in need of punishment." Today's juvenile offenders are often over, under, and mis-diagnosed. Medication is prescribed to help control their moods or behavior at the highest rates ever--and evidence-based treatment is all the rage. But, many struggling youth still slip through the cracks. Many continue using alcohol/drugs or experience mental health symptoms despite receiving "treatment." With ever-shrinking resources, the need to identify which youth truly need mental health services is an essential step in effective collaboration. High-energy, practical presentation with videos, case examples and audience participation.

Workshop - When Bad Things Happen to Good Kids: What You NEED to Know About Juveniles Who Have Experienced Trauma
Many juvenile offenders have witnessed or personally experienced one or more significant traumas in their lives (e.g., childhood abuse, assault, rape, violent death of a loved one). Does this trauma affect their moods and behavior? And if so, in what way? Why do some youth seem greatly affected by horrible experiences, while others seem un-phased? Learn how experiencing traumatic events has shaped the juveniles you work with-and what you can do to minimize the effects of their trauma or unintentionally make it worse. Practical presentation with video clips, case examples and audience participation.

Coach Rob Akey
Sports, football in particular, have been a part of Robb Akey's life for as long as he can remember. As he neared the end of his college playing days, he made it official - football would be his life. He embarked on a career path that began at his alma mater, made a couple more stops in the West before he landed at the University of Idaho in his first head coaching role.
"I love football and I love making a difference in kids' lives," Akey said. "We have the opportunity to be the biggest influence during their most formative years. I love the opportunity we have in growing young men up."
"Success stories keep you going. At every stop, there's a story about football saving someone's life."
He points to the people in his life - all of whom spent times prowling the sidelines, who channeled him in the right direction. His dad was one but so, too, are two coaches - Mike Price and Bill Doba.
"I learned a lot from them," he said. "I was fortunate to have the opportunity to be around them."
From the day he signed his contract in December 2006, he infused the Vandal Nation with a sincere energy and enthusiasm - and a passion to return Idaho to the glory days he remembers as a player and coach at Weber State and as a coach at Northern Arizona and Washington State.
"I've been very familiar with this program from the first day that I played college football because we played Idaho when I was at Weber State," Akey said. "I know Idaho and the success that it has had in the past, and the great history that this program possesses."
"It's my desire to bring that pride back into this program and get it back to the point that it once was where it was a force in Western football - and I want it to be a nationally known team."
As he enters his fourth season, his boundless energy virtually reverberates inside the Kibbie Dome as he makes his mark on Vandal football. After three wins in his first two seasons, he led the Vandals to an eight-win season in 2009 as they posted the second-best turn-around in the Football Bowl Subdivision. More importantly, he put the Vandals back on the college football map when he guided them to victory in what was called the best game of the 2009 bowl season. His daring-do in calling for the two-point conversion that lifted Idaho over Bowling Green State to win the Roady's Humanitarian Bowl struck a nationwide chord and garnered national media attention. He even secured for the Vandals the honor of being the official team of ESPN host Scott Van Pelt's show.
Akey's first mission at Idaho was to build stability since he was the Vandals' fourth head coach in five years. Next, was making clear his expectations - on and off the field, and what the consequences would be for those who failed to meet them. His mission: for the players to be accountable to one another and their coaches in what essentially is one large family.
"They needed to know that somebody wanted to be their coach and intended to build a program here," he said. "I know that they have been told that before, so what they needed to see and what I've worked hard to show them, is that when I tell them that I'm going to do something, it gets backed up with action."
Akey recognizes the passion not only the players but boosters, alums and friends have for the Vandal athletic programs. He's responded in kind.
"People are very passionate about this program," Akey said. "When they see me and my staff are equally passionate about the program, they will respect that."
"I'm committed to being here and I'm excited about what we can do. I didn't take this job to be someplace else. I took this job to be the head coach at the University of Idaho."
Akey spent 10 days during the summer of 2009 visiting with U.S. troops in Afghanistan. It left a lasting impression on him and today he serves as co-chair of the University of Idaho's Operation Education - a program that provides educational opportunity to veterans.
During his journey to a Division I head job, Akey has traveled hundreds of miles. The distance between the last few was only eight miles.
He arrived at Washington State University as the defensive line coach in 1999 and fell in love with the area. When he was given the added responsibility of defensive coordinator for the Cougars in 2003, Akey came to appreciate the many positive aspects of the Palouse.
"I've been up here nine years, and I think it's the perfect place to build a family," said Akey. "I also think it's the perfect place to build a family of a football team. We have the ability to eliminate the distractions of the city, so when we bring players in here they can focus on what's important to them and that's getting their degree and being the best player they can be."
Before arriving on the Palouse, Akey traversed the West. He was raised in Colorado and played for Weber State before coaching stints at his alma mater, NAU and WSU. While at Weber State, he not only played for the man, Mike Price, who eventually would lure him to the Palouse, he met his wife, Molly. Turns out his bride-to-be, Molly Hannan Akey, was the daughter of the Dick Hannan, then athletics director at Weber State but who also held the same post at Lewis-Clark State College during one of the most important eras in its history.
He would learn much from Price; the man whom Akey credits with influencing him the most as a coach. After four years of playing defense for the Wildcats, Akey received his first opportunity to coach when Price hired him as an assistant defensive line coach.
Only one year into his stint as the assistant defensive line coach at Weber State, Akey took over as the defensive line coach. After five years there, Akey accepted a job at Northern Arizona University where a relationship with current Vandal offensive coordinator Steve Axman would be forged.
Just as at Weber State, Akey displayed his desire to lead, and accepted a promotion to defensive coordinator after just one year. In 1999, Price came calling with an opportunity for Akey to coach in the Pac 10. He coached the Cougars' defensive line for four seasons before being elevated to defensive coordinator in 2003. That step on the ladder included three 10-victory seasons, three top-10 finishes, one Outland Trophy winner, and the individual and unit that led the nation in quarterback sacks.
As to what he considers the most important message he can impart to his players:
"Get up every day and compete. Don't quit. Persevere."

Dr. Richard Bailey
Healing with Humor
It's been said, "Laughter is the best medicine," and studies have also shown that a little levity in the workplace can also have a positive effect on performance and camaraderie. With some great Billy-Bob stories, Dr. Rich Bailey shares his unconventional techniques for utilizing humor--helping connect us with those we serve.

Attendees will:
1) Receive a complementary set of "Billy-Bob Teeth!"
2) Learn the importance of knowing your audience before using humor.
3) Undergo training on the value and use of other comedy props.
4) Learn how to lighten up, get loose, and heal with humor!

Jermaine Galloway
Officer Jermaine Galloway has been an Idaho law enforcement officer since 1997, and with the Boise Police Department (BPD) since 1999. Throughout the last 10 years at BPD, Officer Galloway has worked several different assignments, including: crime scene investigation (CSI), DUI task force, officer mentoring program, and as a Field Training Officer.

Officer Galloway was recently recognized as the 2009 OJJDP National Alcohol Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. This award was presented at the national underage drinking conference in Dallas, Texas.

Officer Galloway is widely recognized as one of the nation's experts in youth alcohol trends. Galloway is currently a Neighborhood Contact Officer in the area that surrounds Boise State University. Officer Galloway has coordinated and led hundreds of alcohol related patrols and investigations. Officer Galloway is also an Idaho POST certified instructor in Alcohol Beverage Laws, Hate & Bias Crimes, and Community Policing. He currently provides nationwide training to police officers, prevention personnel, educators, students, probation officers and community coalition members on party patrols, alcohol over service, drugs, compliance checks, youth alcohol and drug trends and Fake ID's. Officer Galloway is the creator and executive director of the Northwest Alcohol Conference. Officer Galloway has made contact with, or been involved in citing, over 1,000 minors for underage drinking and other alcohol/party related crimes. Officer Galloway has also given presentations to thousands of youth and their parents on different alcohol and drug related topics. In 2009 alone, Officer Galloway has provided training to over 7,000 people. In his own community Officer Galloway created an anonymous reporting program of underage drinking through Boise area Crime Stoppers.

Officer Galloway is a member of the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association (NLLEA), the Idaho Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL) group, and Treasure Valley Alcohol and Drug Coalition (TVADC). Officer Galloway was a presenter at the 2007 OJJDP national conference in Orlando, Florida, the 2008 conference held in Nashville, Tennessee along with the 2009 conference in Dallas, Texas. Galloway also presented at the 2008 Idaho State Prevention Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, and the 2008 Wyoming State Prevention Conference. In 2009 among other presentations, Galloway was a presenter at the CADCA (Community Alcohol and Drug Coalitions of America) conference in Washington, DC,Youth Crime Watch of America Conference, the national underage drinking conference in Dallas, Texas and the "TIPS" alcohol responsibility conference in Orlando, Florida.

Amanda Goldston
20-511(a)'s: A Working Model in Canyon County
Amanda K. Goldston, LCSW, has been a Clinician with Children's Mental Health in Region III for over six years. Her position has been solely dedicated to a caseload of 20-511(a) juveniles for the past three years and has been the Juvenile Probation Liaison in her Region for five years. She is a three year member of the Idaho Juvenile Justice Association and a member of The District-3 Juvenile Justice Council.
Amanda is a certified CAFAS trainer and has assisted in training the Mental Health section at POST. She received a BA in Psychology through California Polytechnic University, Pomona, and her Master of Social Work from Boise State University.

Dr. Rick Griffin
Critical Confrontation: Tools to Deal with Poor Behavior
Behind the problems that regularly plague students, classrooms and families are individuals who either can't or won't deal with conflict.
The reason is that they're afraid to talk face to face about difficult but important issues - and as their fear of confrontation prevents them from resolving these issues, simple problems grow into chronic problems. By learning how to deal with challenging confrontations, you'll learn to avoid the typical, but unconstructive, response of slipping either into awkward silence or destructive flare ups.

Participants will learn to:
1. Describe problems in ways that don't cause defensiveness.
2. Motivate others without using threats.
3. Deal with violated expectations without harming relationships.
4. Talk to your direct reports face to face when they don't live up to a commitment.
5. Help others want to take action.

Dr. Jeff Linkenbach
Dr. Linkenbach will be giving two workshops on both Monday and Tuesday. Monday's workshop will be repeated on Tuesday. The Idaho Juvenile Justice Association did this in order to allow everybody the opportunity to see his presentation. Please view his website for more information at www.mostofus.com.

The Science of the Positive: A Holistic Prevention Framework
The Science of the Positive is a new framework for studying, measuring, and growing "the positive" with applications for improving health and safety with individuals and cultures. This theoretical perspective focuses on the integration of the three domains of Spirit, Science and Action to promote changes in norms and cultivate community transformation. By first honoring spirit, then applying science to direct actions, prevention leaders learn to listen deeply in order to understand the unique cultural needs of each community they serve. The Science of the Positive provides a principle-centered approach to prevention that mobilizes communities to take action based upon a framework of growing hope and addressing concerns. Examples of prevention applications are wide-ranging in the United States and other countries and include applications to issues such as substance abuse, traffic safety, lead poisoning, violence, child abuse and farm safety.

This session is the foundational background (Part 1) for understanding applications of (Part 2) the Positive Community Norms Model.

Key Learning Objectives of this Session:
1. Participants will understand the importance of culture as a framework for prevention;
2. Participants will observe the three core domains of the science of the positive;
3. Participants will discern the differences between change and transformation;
4. Participants will analyze perception influencers from the framework of Concern and Hope;
5. Participants will experience the power of creating a hope-filled framework for guiding community efforts.

The Positive Community Norms Model
This workshop provides participants with an overview of the process of the Positive Community Norms (PCN) model of prevention. The PCN model is a process for transforming cultures by focusing on leadership, communications and integration of a prevention portfolio. Participants will learn about how the Science of the Positive domains of spirit, science and action are translated into the Positive Community Norms logic model to impact individuals and communities. Specific examples from the 7 Step Montana Model will be shown as participants deconstruct media and learn about the process of developing of positive norms messages to achieve measurable results.

This session is the applied session (Part 2) built from the background session (Part 1) which is the Science of the Positive framework.

Key Learning Objectives of this Session:
1. Participants will understand how the Science of the Positive framework is translated into action through the Positive Community Norms logic model;
2. Participants will learn the differences between norms, normative perceptions and non-norms;
3. Participants will learn about perceptions of norms can become a focal point for developing effective prevention media messages;
4. Participants will be exposed to the 7 Step Montana Model of Communications;
5. Participants will discuss applications of the PCN framework to issues that they are addressing.

Miguel Mouw
Miguel Angel Mouw was born in Nampa Idaho, on May of 1975. On July 7, 1976, Miguel's thriving toddlerhood years were tragically impacted. The survival prognosis was minimal due to the magnitude and severity of the burns 1st, 2nd, and yes, some 3rd degree - at 14 months. The years following this event were marred by multiple surgeries, extended recovery periods. Gradually as Miguel recovered from the physical burn devastation, the struggle and demand for perseverance began to take its toll. Miguel charged into adolescence with a vengeance - spending time in Emergency care, Surgery rooms, Detention Centers, Halfway Homes, Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, etc. In these environments, Miguel became very familiar with the elements of substance Abuse, leading to constant exposure to ways and means of Stoners, Outlaws, Bikers, and Gang Bangers. Life as an adult in such an environment gifted him extensive personal experience in the Courts, Jails, State Prison and Parole Systems of Our Country, USA.
For some, Miguel seemed a Lost Cause! However, this would not be the case - contrary to all who knew him and his destructive blazing trail. Yes, Miguel is very much alive -a very strong, knowledgeable, and entertaining facilitator. Miguel's repertoire of Recovery Programs, Spiritual Paths, and Truths is extensive.
Mr. Mouw shares the Miracle, volunteers for the Idaho Meth Project, Drug Free Idaho, Meridian Alcohol and Drug Coalition, CNN, and heartily anticipates many, many, many more blessings -for all - yet to come!

Dr.David Mueler
Bangin' in the 208: An Assessment of the Idaho Criminal Gang Enforcement Act

Dr. Mueler has three objectives he plans to cover in his workshop. He plans to:
1) Review the political and legislative history of the Idaho Criminal Gang Enforcement Act;
2) Discuss how the Act has contributed to "gang busting" efforts in the Treasure Valley;
3) Propose improvements to the Act as well as alternative methods for intervening with gang-affiliated youth.

Tara Nichols
Stewards of children Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
A child's safety is an adult's job. Stewards of Children is a comprehensive sexual abuse prevention training program that educates adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Developed by Darkness 2 Light, the Stewards of Children program is designed for organizations that serve children and adolescents, volunteers, parents, and other interested adults. Join us in learning the 7 Steps to protecting our children!

Courtney Santillan
TimeBank Idaho
TimeBank Idaho is a time exchange system that strengthens community by building relationships. It gives people the access to the time, energy, knowledge and skills of others. New to Idaho, this movement is already showing success internationally in over 200 sites where people can earn time by giving time. The focus on sharing time and talents has proven successful in juvenile court and social service settings nationally. Attendees will hear how TimeBanks has the potential to rebuild communities, strengthen families, and empower clients.

Jenifer Shuffield and Debrah Lind
An Overview of Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Jenifer and Debrah's workshop will provide an overview of Disruptive Behavior Disorders, help identify children who need further mental health evaluation, and discuss treatment approaches for Children with Disruptive Behavior Disorder.

Karen Skow and Alan Miller
Understanding the Four Core Protections of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act

Objectives:
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
1. Identify the Four Core Protections of the JJDP Act.
2. Understand the importance of each Core Protection.
3. Understand how the compliance of each Core Protection affects your community.

Debbie Stallcup
Ethics - Have We Lowered the Bar?
This class will challenge you to look at workplace ethics, your ethics and your co-workers ethics - are they different or the same. Are ethics different now than they were 20 years ago? What are some of the major things or events that are influencing our ethics? In a fun and nonthreatening way we will also take a look at what some of your peers' state are the ethics they have broken at work or know are being broken at work.

Dr. Si Steinberg
Occam's Razor
This workshop will demonstrate simple common sense approaches to diagnosing adolescents with suspected mental illness.

1. Attendees can expect to have a better understanding of how to generate psychiatric diagnoses and how to exclude or eliminate psychiatric diagnoses.
2. Attendees will also learn how to base psychiatric diagnoses on the context of, and statistical probability of, presenting symptoms.

Angela Weeks
Cpl. Angela Weeks began her career with the Nampa Police Department in 1994. She has served the City of Nampa in several difference capacities including: Patrol, School Resource Officer, DARE officer, and Child Abuse investigator. She is currently assigned as a Supervisor in the Crimes Against Persons Unit in the investigations division.

Angela is a founding member of the Canyon County Domestic Violence Task Force as well as the Canyon County AWARE (Abused Women's Active Response Emergency Response) Board. She is an active member of the Canyon County Multidisciplinary Team of Child Abuse and the Canyon County SART.

Angela is a certified FLETC (Federal Law Enforcement Training Center) instructor in Domestic Violence. She is certified by Idaho POST (Peace Officers' Standards and Training) academy in the area of Domestic Violence. She also has instructed at the International Family Justice Center Conference. She also instructs for the Idaho Coalition on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

Angela is the visionary component of the Nampa Family Justice Center. Nampa was recently recognized for their efforts in this field by their selection as a model site to develop Family Justice Centers. They are one of fifteen sites selected across the nation.

She has received the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence's Law Enforcement Silver Star Award, the God and Country Rally's Outstanding Public Service Award, the Nampa Valley Grange and State of Idaho Grange Outstanding Service as a Victim's Rights Advocate as well as the Idaho Press Tribune's IPT 103 club award recognizing individuals making contributions to their community.

Angela is married to Jeremy and has two children, McKaylee and Dakota.

Nicole Werner
In this 90 minute presentation, Dr. Werner will share what she and other researchers have learned about relational aggression, a subtype of aggressive behavior characterized by attempts to harm others by damaging or threatening to damage their peer relationships. Dr. Werner will provide an engaging and easy-to-understand summary of 15 years of research on relational aggression with a focus on its unique characteristics, developmental course, and impact on adjustment and relationships across childhood and adolescence. She will also discuss how this research has been used to develop preventive intervention programs targeting relational aggression. Throughout the presentation, she will connect the research to practitioners' work with youth and families in the juvenile justice system.

Donal Wilkenson
In this workshop we will look at how the non-profit organization, Adventure Learning Camps, uses the outdoors to decrease risk factors and Increase protective factors: what kind of training do you need, what are the logistical hurdles that must be overcome, and how do you tailor your program to meet the needs of different populations. Participants will experience some of the activities we use on the trail.