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"This conference will prepare the system of care for children under the age of 18 and the criminal justice system for changes in legislation where individuals under the age of 18 will not be treated criminally but rather referred for intervention when possible. This conference will focus on sensible solutions, reforming laws, impacting young people in an age appropriate manner to turn their lives around while safeguarding communities. The keynote speaker will be Vincent N. Schiraldi. Mr. Schiraldi is the former Commissioner of the New York City Dept. of Probation and presently the Senior Research Scientist and Adjunct Professor co-chairing the Justice Lab housed at Columbia University. Expert panelists will be comprised of Suffolk County Providers of Children's Behavioral Health Services and Family Court Experts. The cost is $30.00 Advanced Registration, $60.00 pay at the door (if space allows). Pre-registration is required. You can register and pay by mail, complete registration form and mail with payment to HUGS, Inc./BTG Conference, 108C Mill Rd. Westhampton Beach, NY 11978. Make checks payable to HUGS, Inc. To register and pay online, (all major credit cards accepted), follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/ybzu4z8z For more info call 631-288-9505 or e-mail Kym Laube at kym@hugsinc.org We are approved for 5 Credit/Contact Hours for Social Worker, LMHC & CASAC's5. Space is only guaranteed if replies are received with full payment by Friday, October 18, 2018."