Nurturing Hope: Fostering Empathy, Compassion, and Proactive Support for Youth Impacted by Incarceration

Format

Individual Presentation

First Presenter's Institution

NA

First Presenter’s Email Address

bettyeblaize@yahoo.com

First Presenter's Brief Biography

Bettye L. Blaize is a mother of one son, grandmother of two, and great-grandmother of three who resides in Baltimore, Maryland. She was educated in Baltimore City Schools and continued her education at Strayer Business College, where she studied accounting. She started her career at Holiday Inn as a desk clerk and proudly worked her way up to the position of manager. She retired from the Holiday Inn after 29 proud years of service. Throughout her life, Bettye has had a passion for working with and encouraging young people, and it was this passion that led her to re-enter the workforce after retirement as an administrative assistant with the Urban Leadership Institute in Baltimore. In this role, Bettye managed many daily operations of the company and assisted co-founders David Miller and Dr. LaMarr D. Shields in their work in schools and non-profits throughout the country. She currently serves as the chief administration assistant for the Cambio Group, where she travels nationwide and contributes to the Cambio Group’s mission of affecting change at both the individual and systemic level in schools, non-profits, and government agencies. Bettye also works with the SPARK Center for Professional and Personal Renewal, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping teachers, social workers, and other change agents reignite their passions for their professions. When she’s not working or traveling, Bettye loves nothing more than spending time with her incredible family in Baltimore

Location

Session Two - Featured Session

Strand #1

Head: Academic Achievement & Leadership

Strand #2

Head: Academic Achievement & Leadership

Relevance

TBA

Brief Program Description

In Doing Time with My Son, Bettye Blaize shares her deeply personal journey as a mother navigating the challenges of maintaining a relationship with her son while he was incarcerated for 10 years. This workshop will delve into the themes and experiences explored in the book, offering valuable insights and strategies for educators to support students and families affected by incarceration, emphasizing the importance of empathy, compassion, and proactive support. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies and a renewed commitment to uplifting and empowering youth who are struggling with the impacts of incarceration (of themselves or loved ones), helping them find hope, purpose, and the resilience to overcome their challenges.

Summary

TBA

Evidence

TBA

Learning Objective 1

Participants will be able to cultivate greater empathy towards youth impacted by incarceration, demonstrating an understanding of their unique challenges and needs.

Learning Objective 2

Participants will be able to employ a range of proactive support strategies that can be applied in educational and community settings to assist youth facing the impacts of incarceration, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment.

Learning Objective 3

Participants will be able to create trauma-informed spaces that prioritize emotional safety and healing, enabling them to provide compassionate care and support for struggling youth, ultimately contributing to their growth, resilience, and well-being.

Presentation Year

2024

Start Date

3-3-2024 1:00 PM

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Nurturing Hope: Fostering Empathy, Compassion, and Proactive Support for Youth Impacted by Incarceration

Session Two - Featured Session

In Doing Time with My Son, Bettye Blaize shares her deeply personal journey as a mother navigating the challenges of maintaining a relationship with her son while he was incarcerated for 10 years. This workshop will delve into the themes and experiences explored in the book, offering valuable insights and strategies for educators to support students and families affected by incarceration, emphasizing the importance of empathy, compassion, and proactive support. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies and a renewed commitment to uplifting and empowering youth who are struggling with the impacts of incarceration (of themselves or loved ones), helping them find hope, purpose, and the resilience to overcome their challenges.