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Youth Institute of San Antonio
It is the mission of the Youth Institute of San Antonio to provide outreach alternatives to youth, their families and communities through a series of social redevelopment, prevention, and intervention programs, services and opportunities in order to affect youth problems in the Bexar County region.
DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
​​​RECLAIMIMG OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, AND SCHOOLS.
JOIN US for our 6th National / 3rd International Conference.
DATE / TIME:
Oct 23 (8:00am) - Oct 25, 2025 (12:00pm)
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The Youth Institute of San Antonio (YIOSA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1990, invites you to partner with us as a presenter and/or sponsor for our upcoming “Turn it Around 2025; Our Role Against Youth Violence” Conference. This event will take place from October 22-25, 2025, at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa - Brooks, located at 7610 S New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78235.
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Youth violence is a critical issue impacting communities nationwide. Our conference seeks to provide an interdisciplinary perspective on the most effective resources and strategies to understand and combat the rising violence and drug issues in our schools and neighborhoods. Attendees can look forward to inspiring keynote speakers, engaging workshops, and informative panels that will equip them with practical solutions. We look forward to seeing you there.
- Dr. Patricia A Holmes, President.
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​​​​​​​REGISTRATION:
Early Registration: $245.00
Late Registration: $350.00​
* APPLICATION DEADLINE:​ April 11, 2025
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LOCATION:
Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa - Brooks
7610 South New Braunfels
San Antonio, Texas 78235
(210) 534-1000​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
* Hotel arrangements and travel are the responsibility of the participant.
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For more information, contact:
James Holmes, Vice President
P.O. BOX 760186
San Antonio, Texas 78245-0186
Phone: (210) 669--2543
Email: jamesholmes@yiosa.org​​​​​​
WELCOME SPEAKERS:
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Probation Officers
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Community Leaders
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School Administrators
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Teachers
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Psychologists
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Professors
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District Attorneys
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Superintendents
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Social Service Representatives
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Psychiatrists
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Law Enforcement Officers
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State and Local Policy Makers
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Housing Authorities
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Clergy
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Mental Health Providers
SUGGESTED TOPICS
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High-Risk Populations
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Bullying and Cyberbllying
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Runaway and Homeless Youth
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School Regulations
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State and Local Policies
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Community Resources and Collaborations
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Substance Abuse Issues
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Human Trafficking Awareness
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Understanding Gangs
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Narcotics Trafficking
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Graffiti and Tagging
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Intergenerational Violence
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Exploitation
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Victim Studies
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Youth Institute of San Antonio to provide outreach alternatives to youth, their families and communities through a series of social redevelopment, prevention, and intervention programs services, and opportunities in order to affect youth problems in the Bexar County region.
WHAT WE DO
The purpose of YIOSA is to assist in preparing parents, schools, and communities for dealing with problems now plaguing our youth. The three primary strategies employed to achieve its' purpose are:
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