The Montgomery County Chapter of the National Organization for Women invites you to attend an engaging, informative panel-led discussion and workshop on "Girls at Risk: the bullying of sexualization of girls." Free, open to the public, free parking. Refreshments.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010 FROM 7 TO 9 P.M.
WHEATON REGIONAL LIBRARY Large Meeting Room on the ground Floor
11701 Georgia Ave., (corner of Arcola Ave.) Wheaton, MD 20902
Directions: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/libraries/branchinfo/wh.asp#map
With the following AGENDA:
1. Presentation by Leslie Cameron of the American Psychological Association on the APA’s Task Force Report on The Sexualization of Girls—with a focus on suggestions for curriculum that can address this problem in the Middle Schools.
2. Response by Panelists
a. Ellen Bartlett, author of “Have Our Kids Lost Their Way?” Bethesda Magazine Oct. 2010
b. Maggie Campbell, American University
c. Julia McMurry, Albert Einstein High School
3. Audience discussion and workshop
a. Best Practices by Parents and Teachers
b. Supporting the Healthy Media for Youth Act in Congress
c. Forming a Coalition to Address the Sexualization of Youth
We hope you will attend yourself and will share this invitation with your colleagues, friends and contact.
Jill N. Brantley and Mike Hersh
Action Vice-Presidents, Montgomery County N.O.W
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