Youth Invited to IMPACT Forum Focusing on Perseverance

The DRPS Youth in Policing (YIP) program invites youth (13 to 24 years of age) to join us for a day of empowerment where attendees are encouraged to make an impact and initiate change in their lives. YIP will be hosting the 3rd annual IMPACT (Inspire, Motivate, Persevere, Create, Transcend) Youth Forum on Saturday, January 21, 2023, and will be running a hybrid model to allow for both in-person and virtual participation. 

The IMPACT Youth Forum is a one-day event focused on bringing together youth across Durham Region and beyond. The forum will feature keynote speakers, workshops, youth-led activities, and numerous opportunities for participant engagement throughout the day.

This year’s theme is perseverance and the forum’s goal is to teach youth skills to help them persevere through difficult times and adversity. Attendees can earn up to six volunteer hours for both in-person and virtual attendance.

Keynote speakers include:

Sara Westbrook: A professional speaker, author, singer and Emotional Resilience Strategist. Researches and presents on emotions and their impacts.

Dillon Mendes: An alumnus of the Top 35 under 35 global changemaker awards, the co-founder of PickWaste and a TEDx & youth speaker.

Christene Lewis: Motivational Speaker and Youth Advocate. International author of a self-help book Hidden Truths, Broken Silence.

Oscar Li: Youth in Policing Alumni. Co-President - Global Research and Consulting Group Toronto Chapter.

The event is open to youth from across the globe.

 

Date: Saturday, January 21, 2023

 

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 8:45 a.m.)

 

Location: Tosca Banquet Hall located at 800 Champlain Ave, Oshawa

 

Please note that in-person registration is limited and will close on Tuesday, January 17 at 12:00 p.m. Please see the link below to register,

https://forms.gle/1WeDAf22tsp5A9W37

 

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YIP will be partnering with The Refuge in Oshawa as a part of the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in support of people experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness. We will be collecting monetary donations at the event at the end all will be donated directly to the fundraiser.

If you have any questions, please email youthinpolicing@drps.ca.