The Telling It program uses creative expression as a pathway for school-aged youth to explore identity, build confidence, and move toward self-actualization. Through weekly sessions in community centers, schools, and detention centers, they use youth-driven transformative justice strategies. They have received numerous awards and recognition for their work. Deb Gordon-Gurfinkel and staff will share their current Outcomes Report highlighting the impact of their innovative and boundary-pushing methods.

Speakers:

• Deb Gordon-Gurfinkel, Founding Director and Teacher, UM Residential College
• Andrew Morton, Lead Facilitator and Playwright
• Bryce the Third, Resident Artist, Storyteller, and Educator
• Kelly Kundrat, LMSW, MA, Associate Director and Lead Social Worker McCrea Deezer, Principal Artist and Product Designer