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WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS: AUDIO
Mark Courtney, Chapin Hall Center for Children
Maggie Daley, First Lady of Chicago
Frank Furstenberg, University of Pennsylvania
Power Point


PANEL 1: HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH: AUDIO
Addressed the physical and mental health problems that are most prevalent during the transition to adulthood. Addressed effective approaches to promoting the health and well-being of young adults, as well as the barriers they face in procuring services.
Robert Blum, John Hopkins University
Power Point
Hewitt "Rusty" Clark, University of South Florida
Charles Irwin, University of California - San Francisco
Power Point
Vonnie McLoyd, University of North Carolina


PANEL 2: VULNERABLE POPULATIONS: AUDIO
Addressed the challenges faced by vulnerable populations as compared to those faced by the broader population of adolescents and emerging adults. Addressed how well current federal and state policies support the success of these populations.
E. Michael Foster, John Hopkins University
D. Wayne Osgood, Pennsylvania State University
Power Point
Gary Stangler, Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative


PANEL 3: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: AUDIO
Addressed the role of institutions (libraries, parks museums, the military, community organizations) in providing opportunities for adolescents and emerging adults to develop individually, socially, and civically.
Connie Flannagan, Pennsylvania State University
Karen Pittman, Forum for Youth Investment
Robert Sherman, Surdna Foundation
Kevin Simmons, National Student Partnerships
Anne Marie White, University of Rochester Medical Center


PANEL 4: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: AUDIO
Addressed the employment-related needs and interests of youth, the barriers they face in procuring work, and the effectiveness of workforce development within this population.
David Brown, National Youth Employment Coalition
Power Point
Sheldon Danzinger, University of Michigan
Clifford Johnson, Institute for Youth, Education, and Families at The National League of Cities
Edward Montgomery, University of Maryland
Power Point
Jack Wuest, Alternative Schools Network, Chicago


PANEL 5: EDUCATION: AUDIO *Portions of this recording are based on preliminary data. The recording is not to be used for quotes or citations.
Addressed research regarding the educational needs of emerging adults and the effectiveness of high schools, post-secondary schools, and government policies in meeting those needs.
James Kemple, MDRC
Power Point
Diego Navarro, Cabrillo College Digital Bridge Academy
Power Point
Melissa Roderick, University of Chicago School of Social Work Administration and the Consortium on Chicago School Research
Power Point


PANEL 6: JUVENILE JUSTICE AND ADULT CORRECTIONS: AUDIO
Addressed the re-criminalization of youth and its relation to the new demographic trends that describe emerging adulthood. Addressed the effectiveness of current federal and state policies in supporting the success of adolescents and emerging adults who are entering or leaving corrections systems.
Elizabeth Cauffman, University of California, Irvine
Robert Schwartz, Juvenile Law Center
Laurence Steinberg, Temple University
Power Point
Michael Wald, Stanford University


PANEL 7: POLICY ROUNDTABLE: AUDIO
Addressed the significance of these developments for institutions engaged with the relevant issues and populations.
Mark Courtney, Chapin Hall Center for Children
Ronald Haskins, Brookings Institution
Power Point
Jane Oates, Office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Gary Walker, Public/Private Ventures