WORKSHOP A
1:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m., Friday October 5, 2007

A-1 PROMOTORA LED INTERVENTION FOR LATINOS WITH CO-MORBIDITY OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND DIABETES
Veronica A. Kelly, LCSW, Ethnic Services Coordinator, Service Chief, Cultural Competency & Multi Ethnic Services, County of Orange Health Care Agency
Rafael D. Canul, PhD, Director of Training, County of Orange, Cultural Competency & Multi Ethnic Services
Patricia Morales, MSW, Care Coordinator, County of Orange, Behavioral Health Services
This presentation will discuss the results of a recent research study that utilized a Promotora led intervention with the local Latino population of Orange County (Santa Ana), to help Latinos who suffer with a serious and persistent mental illness and also have Diabetes II. This workshop will discuss the outcomes of the study and implications for further treatment of Latinos and obstacles encountered.

A-2 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM AND THE RECOVERY MODEL
Clayton Chau, MD, Ph.D., Orange County Health Care Agency, Behavioral Health Services
The President’s New Freedom Commission Report in 2003, the Center for Mental Health Services, and others have recommended a systematic transformation of our nation’s mental health services. At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1) Understand the history of the community mental health system. 2) Define recovery from the standpoints of individuals who have mental disorders of family members and of service providers. 3) Identify key elements in effective recovery-oriented approaches, which current programs must transform to help consumers meet their personal goals of recovery.

A-3 HEALTHY ADOLESCENT SEXUALITY
Angel Luis Martinez, Director of Training and Instructional Design, INVOCA/Dignidad, Orange, CA
Participants will explore adolescent growth and development issues particularly as they relate to sexual health. Through participatory exercises they will explore the adolescent sexual and reproductive rights as well as the issue of sexual diversity.

A-4 LEADERSHIP IN THE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION: THEORY AND PRACTICE
Gil Carmona, MSW, LCSW; Assistant Dean, USC School of Social Work; Part-time Adjunct Faculty
Carlos Alcantara, MSW; Clinician, Orange County Department of Education; Adjunct Faculty, USC School of Social Work
The objective of this leadership theory and skills workshop is to assist workshop participants to adapt to new methods and establish goals that center on the following: 1) analyze leadership styles and personal characteristics; 2) develop basic leadership skills; 3) develop an understanding of advanced leadership skills.

A-5 CLINICAL ASPECTS OF THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE
Rebecca López, MSW, Ph.D., Professor of Social Work, California State University at Long Beach
Immigrants are often falsely viewed as sharing a homogeneous experience. In this workshop, participants will learn about the many categories of legal and illegal immigration to the U.S., which should be considered for effective assessment of healthy adjustment in this country. Furthermore, from a clinical perspective this workshop will present a range of shared difficulties often encountered as new immigrant groups attempt to acculturate into mainstream America, while retaining indigenous spiritual, cultural and health belief systems.

A-6 THE ABC’S OF THE TRUANCY PROCESS
Rosa Galindo, Social Services Specialist, Santa Ana Unified School District
Lydia Kim, Orange County Deputy District Attorney
Miguel Martinez, Administrative Clerk, Santa Ana Unified School District
James Miyashiro, Chief of Police, Santa Ana Unified School District
Armando Sologuren, Data Entry Technician, Santa Ana Unified School District
The intent of this workshop is to provide tools that have been used in reducing truancy by early interventions at the school sites. Additionally, strategies will be shared at the district level and how we have recruited various community agencies to work in collaboration with our district. We will also share samples of letters to parents, meetings with the District Attorney and School Attendance Review Board hearings.

A-7 HOW TO WORK WITH GANG INFLUENCED FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN
Jose “Pepe” Montenegro, M.S., MFT Intern Coordinator, Crisis Outreach Advocacy Newport Mesa Unified School District
This workshop will assist participants to understand gang members and their families. You will receive practical tools needed to approach, bond with, and influence these families and their gang influenced children. This workshop is geared toward LCSW’s, MFT’s and interns, educators, law enforcement and those concerned about assisting families and children who are influenced by gangs.

A-8 CULTURALLY COMPETENT PRACTICE WITH LATINO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: A SYSTEMS OF CARE APPROACH
Joan Rycraft, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Principal Investigator, Associate Professor and Faculty Associate, The University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work- Judith Granger Birmingham Center for Child Welfare, Faculty Associate of the School of Social Work’s Center for Research, Evaluation and Technology
Alan J. Dettlaff, Ph.D., MSW, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Project Evaluator University of Illinois at Chicago, Jane Addams College of Social Work
Delissa Garcia Nuno, LMSW, Project Coordinator and doctoral candidate at The University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work and Project Coordinator of the UTA Hispanic Services Project
This workshop utilizes a systems of care curriculum to provide training to child welfare workers on effective practices with Latino children and families. This presentation focuses on utilizing a systems of care approach to practice while considering important cultural values and factors when working with Latino clients, and provides participants with a roadmap on how to effectively utilize systems of care and incorporate elements of this curriculum into existing practice.

A-9 INFORMING THE COUNTRY’S COLLECTIVE AMNESIA ABOUT EUROPEAN AND LATINO IMMIGRANTS
David L. Moguel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Secondary Education, Michael D. Eisner College of Education, California State University Northridge
The objective of the workshop is to deconstruct myths that many Americans hold about European immigrants of the past assimilating quickly into the mainstream, learning English and succeeding without special treatment or government assistance. The workshop will demonstrate how past European immigrants did not assimilate quickly, did not learn English and did not succeed as well as previously thought and how others depended on government assistance to achieve political and economic success. Participants will come away with a more authentic history of past and present immigration to the United States, a better understanding of how modern day Latino immigrants live a different experience than their European counterparts and how U. S. immigration policy may have to go beyond granting amnesty to a few and building walls to keep out many more.

A-10 INVOLVING LATINO FATHERS: EXPERIENCES FROM THE FIELD
James C. Rodríguez, M.S.W., CEO/President Arizona Fathers & Families Coalition, Inc.
This workshop focuses on providing strategies for building meaningful relationships with Latino fathers. Some of the techniques presented include national experiences and evaluation of programs effectively working with Latino fathers. Conference participants will learn the importance of expanding a father’s involvement in children’s lives. Accepted myths and stereotypes of Hispanic fathers will be explored. Techniques to overcome stereotypes, biases and enhance engagement skills to involve Hispanic fathers will be discussed as well as challenges that may face immigrant fathers and strategies to overcome them. Concepts presented in the session are highlighted by real life experiences and examples from the field.

WORKSHOP B
3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2007
(Workshops can be 90-120 minutes in length)

B-1 THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT: OPPORTUNITIES FOR LATINOS TO SERVE LATINOS
Veronica A. Kelley, LCSW, Ethnic Services Coordinator, Service Chief, Cultural Competency & Multi Ethnic Services, County of Orange Health Care Agency
Rafael A. Canul, Ph.D., Director of Training, Cultural Competency & Multi Ethnic Services, Health Care Agency, County of Orange
This session will describe the various Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) programs that are currently being funded, as well as discuss opportunities for future funds. Focus will be on serving underserved/unserved Latino populations and the development of a work force inclusive of cultural and linguistic competence and skill sets targeting the Latino population.

B-2 TEACHING AND COUNSELING THROUGH EMPOWERING
Maricela Morán, MSW, MS, Counselor for North Orange County Community College District-School of Continuing Education, primarily with English as Second Language, and instructor at Santa Ana College.
This presentation will discuss why many people live unhappy, unfulfilled, and unsatisfied lives. It is important that they know that they have the right to a life filled with happiness, meaning, fulfillment, and satisfaction and they have everything within them to live this life. Not only do individuals deserve to be happy, but they also deserve to have a dream, pursue that dream, and accomplish that dream. This can be accomplished through empowerment.

B-3 UNDERSTANDING INFANT ADOPTION
(Part 1-participants must attend Part 1 and Part 2. Participants will receive a specialized certificate completing the 4 hours.)
Juliana Mancilla, BA, Infant Adoption Awareness Trainer, Latino Family Institute
Jeanette Sanchez, BS, Infant Adoption Awareness Trainer, Latino Family Institute
Understanding infant adoption is an essential and informative four-hour training on enhancing the skills and competency of healthcare providers, social workers, and other professionals working with women and teens facing an unplanned pregnancy on how to present and discuss “Adoption as an Option.” (* Two-hour workshop- see C-2)

B-4 LATINAS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS: SURVIVAL IS POSSIBLE!
Leonora Calsada, LCSW, MPH, UC San Diego Dept. of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, Mother, Child, and Adolescent HIV Program
Barbara Kalafer, LCSW, UC San Diego Dept. of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, Mother, Child, and Adolescent HIV Program
Latinas living with HIV/AIDS confront many psychosocial challenges. These challenges will be explored and effective social service interventions will be reviewed. This workshop will also discuss mental health concerns and implications for future survival.

B-5 AGUA ESTANCADA SE ECHA A PERDER Y APESTA: ENSEÑANZAS DE NUESTROS ANTEPASADOS DE FUERZA Y PARA SOBRESALIR EN EL FUTURO
(STAGNATED WATER GOES FOUL AND STINKS: TEACHINGS FROM OUR ANCESTORS FOR STRENGTH AND SUCCESS)- English workshop
Alejandro Moreno, Trainer specializing on fatherhood, parent leadership, youth leadership and prejudice interruption
Tools were left by our ancestors that can lead us to our own empowerment. Through a combination of experiential exercises, visuals and discussion, participants will be invited into understanding the tools that can assist us all in our work with our Latino population.

B-6 SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: EMPOWERMENT THROUGH MOVEMENT
Carlos Alcantara, MSW, Clinician, Orange County Dept. of Education, ACCESS-Alternative Education Program
This experiential workshop is designed to fuse the art of dance with clinical interventions. Using dance to address issues such as self-esteem, respect, body image, and confidence, this workshop will provide you with techniques and applicable tools to teach others to gain self-awareness through dance. No dance experience required, but bring your dance shoes because you will not only gain knowledge of salsa, merengue and hip hop (to name a few), but we will address psychosocial issues that affect our youth/community today.

B-7 IMMIGRATION RELIEF FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME
Kirsten Kreymann, JD, Immigration Law Attorney, Public Law Center, Orange County
This workshop will present an overview of various forms of immigration relief available to victims of crime. Participants will understand general immigration petitioning processes and learn where they can send their clients to seek assistance in the petitioning process for various types of visas.

B-8 THE 10 EDUCATIONAL COMMANDMENTS FOR PARENTS (THE LATINO EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT INITIATIVE)- Workshop will be presented in Spanish.
Juan Carlos Araque, Ph.D., Research and Design, Orange County United Way, Co-author of The 10 Educational Commandments
Rocio Vitko, Co-author of The 10 Educational Commandments, Orange County Dept. of Education
This workshop will present a successful parent involvement program that will help Latino parents become more effective advocates for their children, especially when it comes to their education.

B-9 LA VIDA DE LOS CAMPESINOS: YEARS OF TOIL-FUTURE OF RESPECT
Hon. Maurice Jourdane Flores, JD, Retired Judge, Senior Judicial Counsel for Court of Appeal, State of California, Fourth District, San Diego, California
For over 100 years in California’s fields, workers of color put food on the world’s tables; late 19th Century Asians, 19th Century Filipinos, Okies, Arabs, and Latinos came as Braceros, green carders and a la brava. They worked with the cortito stooped to the earth in fields without drinkable water or toilets. Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta formed the United Farm Workers to aid them. What has changed? What has not? What is the future?

B-10 EL EFECTO DE LA MARIPOSA (THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT)
Carol Mitchell, Program Manager, Adult Protective Services, County of Orange Social Services Agency
Daniel Soto, MSW, MPA, Parent Programs Coordinator, Orangewood Children’s Foundation, County of Orange
Francisco “Paco” Perez, BS, Senior Social Worker, Social Services Agency, County of Orange
Craig M. Cazares, JD, Family Protection Unit, Office of the District Attorney, County of Orange
One butterfly flapping its wing can cause a tsunami across the country. This panel presentation will instruct participants on how successful collaborations in Orange County (Family and Communities Together, Domestic Abuse Services Unit and The Elder Abuse Forensic Center) are flapping their wings and making a difference in the community and for the families they serve.

B-11 LESSONS FROM MARANO BEACH
Rita Ledesma, Ph.D., LCSW, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, CSU Los Angeles
Marano Beach, also know as El Rancho de Don Daniel, is located in West San Gabriel Valley, near the intersections of Rosemead and San Gabriel Boulevards. For generations, it was the site of family outings, cultural and social activities, play, rest and commerce for Mexicanos/Chicanos living in East Los Angeles and the surrounding communities. The lessons from Marano Beach illustrate how cultural practices unfold across generations, how identity is influenced by culture and place, and why effective social work practice must be grounded in strengths-based and culturally focused approaches.

WORKSHOP C
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday October 6, 2007
(Workshops can be 90-120 minutes)

C-1 RAYS OF HOPE IN TIMES OF LOSS: THE EXPERIENCE OF LOSS, GRIEF, AND HOPE IN THE LIVES OF LATINO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
Valerie Richards, MSW, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Southern California School of Social Work
Allen Lipscomb, MSW, Mental Health Outpatient Therapist, HOP/ICS Youth and Family Center
This workshop assists mental health professionals to recognize and understand the loss experiences of Latino children and adolescents. It will provide didactic instruction, case vignettes and practical interventions with children, groups and families. In addition, discussion will address inter-ethnic and intra-ethnic transference and counter-transference dynamics.

C-2 UNDERSTANDING INFANT ADOPTION
(Part 2- participants must attend Part 1 and Part 2. Participants will receive a specialized certificate when completing the 4 hours.)
Juliana Mancilla, BSW, Infant Adoption Awareness Trainer, Latino Family Institute
Jeanette Sanchez, BS Sociology, Infant Adoption Awareness Trainer, Latino Family Institute
Understanding Infant Adoption is an essential and informative four-hour training on enhancing the skills and competency of healthcare providers, social workers, and other professionals working with women and teens facing an unplanned pregnancy on how to present and discuss, “Adoption as an Option”. (* Two-hour workshop- see B-3)

C-3 LIBERATION FILMMAKING: WITNESSING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH THE NEW VIDEO TECHNOLOGY
Rafael C. Angulo, Associate Clinical Professor, University of Southern California School of Social Work
Social workers have the tools to capture pictures of ‘an unjust world’ and transform the images for the purposes of liberation and social action. The workshop will provide the fundamentals of creating your own documentary from initial idea to final screening.

C-4 SEXUALITY AND YOUR WORKPLACE
Maria Guadalupe Alfaro, BA, Program Manager for Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties
Communication workshop designed for youth serving professionals facing issues of sexuality in teens and young adults. The workshop focuses on how to answer difficult questions about sex and sexuality within your agency boundaries in a professional and secure environment.

C-5 UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS CAN GET A COLLEGE DEGREE! WHAT SOCIAL WORKERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UNDOCUMENTED YOUTH AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Antonia Rivera, BA, Advocacy Committee Chair – Orange County Dream Team (OCDT)
Adriana Mondargon, BA, Member of OCDT
Ricardo Lopez, MA, Member of OCDT
Alejandro Hinojosa, Dream Committee Chair of OCDT
This workshop will equip attendees with information and real life stories of undocumented students who have completed college degrees. Information for undocumented youth regarding state and federal policies that, through social workers, can encourage youth and position them to take advantage of proposed changes in immigration policy- like the Dream Act.

C-6 CRIMINOLOGY OUTREACH PROGRAM: BUILDING SKILLS AND COLLEGE READINESS IN A K-12 SETTING
John Dombrink, PhD, Professor, Department of Criminology, Law & Society, University of California, Irvine
Panelists: Lourdes Morales, Armando Corral, Marcella Rodriguez, Nicole Manfredi, and Enrique Ruacho, UCI Undergraduates, COP Mentors
The UCI Criminology Outreach Program (COP) seeks to acquaint middle school and high school students with college course content and procedure, to familiarize students with the issues of student life and intellectual pursuit in college, and to involve the students in the type of policy debates that occur in the field of criminology. This panel will present examples of the COP program, exercises, presentations and discussion.

C-7 ENSURING A FUTURE FOR ALL STUDENTS: KEEPING LATINO STUDENTS IN SCHOOL
Debra Duardo, MSW, Director of Dropout Prevention and Recovery for the Los Angeles Unified School District
This workshop will include information on why students drop out, how the dropout rate is calculated, why there is a vast disagreement regarding dropout statistics, how schools and systems play a role in the dropout problem, and how we can work together to increase the likelihood of students earning a diploma.

C-8 OFRECIENDO LO MEJOR: WORKING WITH ADOLESCENTS
Carolina Flores, MSW, ILP program, Sacramento County
This workshop is experiential and Bilingual (English /Spanish). It will reduce any unease in working with this population of 16-21 years of age, prepare attendees to identify some of their own strengths and skills, and in networking with other professionals will help set up support systems.

C-9 HOW TO WRITE AND PUBLISH EDITORIALS FOR ADVOCACY ON SOCIAL JUSTICE
Gil Villagrán, MSW, Lecturer, School of Social Work, San Jose State University
Have you ever wanted to tell the public about your work, issues in your field of practice, the injustices you witnesses, and how effective services can help people in need? This workshop will teach you how to write and place editorials in your local newspaper, and get you started in your first editorial.

C-10 PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT: HELPING A PARENT HELP A CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
Dr. Enid Acosta-Tello, Assistant Professor National University
This workshop provides information that can be quickly shared with a group of parents or an individual family. It will help them maneuver through the educational system and obtain the help they need for their child. It will also provide several specific strategies that parents can utilize to help their child succeed in the area of reading.