Description
Rooted in counter-narrative storytelling, Live Young Blood is a multimedia training that takes a rare look at efforts to combat community violence. The traumatic impact of violence in urban communities along with preventative measures are shared from the perspectives of youth, parents, practitioners, and activists on the frontlines. Participants will learn how community-based youth programs can help hone the strengths among Black youth, reduce risk factors, and provide safe spaces. [CEs are not offered for the first hour where the film will be shown]
Instructor
A dynamic and well-rounded professional, Bobby Marvin Holmes is a licensed social worker in the state of Maryland with a dual background in media and human services. Over the span of his career, he has rooted himself in a mission to serve children, youth, & families.
As a media professional, Holmes covered issues for various outlets including the AFRO-American Newspaper, The Baltimore Times, WEAA 88.9, NewsOne.com, NPR affiliate WYPR, and Radio One. In 2008, Holmes founded Son of a Dream, LLC (www.sonofadream.com), an engagement & multimedia venture offering impactful narratives of youth, families, and communities. Through Son of a Dream, Holmes has worked hard to produce compelling projects for film screenings and book talks for public schools, colleges, community-based programs, and human service agencies.
In 2018, Holmes’ commitment to youth & families earned him a fellowship with the Center for Urban Families’ Practitioners Leadership Institute (PLI). The following year he became a 2019/2020 recipient of Baltimore Corps’s Elevation Award.
Holmes’s career in the human service field spans nearly a decade with experience in several capacities including working for mental health agencies, schools, child welfare, and community-based programs. He currently serves as a psychotherapist for Parker Psychiatric Services, an outpatient mental health clinic. As a staunch community advocate passionate about public health and safety, Holmes has also participated in several initiatives aimed at addressing community violence and empowering youth. A proud husband and father, he lives in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife and children.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to
- Identify the relationship between structural racism and community violence in Black Communities.
- Describe importance of building a healthy racial identity among Black Youth.
- Demonstrate strength-based and culturally relevant approaches to supporting to Black boys.
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $40 and includes CE credit. Registering after 10/8/2021 will incur an additional $20 late fee. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
