ACEs Summit

Join us on July 31 for the 9th Annual ACEs & Resilience Summit, hosted by AFMC (Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care), and become a pivotal part of this important event! This year’s theme, "Bring It All Home: A Closer Look at ACEs," will examine the significant impact of household dysfunction on childhood experiences.

Attend in person:

• The Venue at Westwind
  7318 Windsong Drive
  North Little Rock, AR 72113

Thank you so much for attending this year's Summit. Please use the QR code below to submit your feedback on how we can make this event even better in the future.

Agenda

8 a.m. — Registration/Breakfast/Exhibits

8:30 a.m. — Welcome and Introductions
• John Selig | CEO, AFMC
• Dr. Chad Rodgers | Chief Medical Officer, AFMC

8:45 a.m. — KEYNOTE: Religion & Trauma | MODERATOR: Preston Clegg
From Harm to Healing: Understanding the Spectrum of Faith and Trauma
• DR. LAURA ANDERSON | PSYCHOTHERAPIST, AUTHOR, AND CEO OF THE RELIGIOUS TRAUMA INSTITUTE

10:15 a.m. — Exhibit Hall/Break

10:30 a.m. — Justice & Trauma | MODERATOR: Robyn Ledbetter
The New Vision for Arkansas' 6th Judicial District: We Are Just Getting Started!
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
Beyond the Courtroom: Uplifting Youth
•Casey Beard | Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 6th Judicial District
• Eric Higgins | Sheriff, Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
•  Will Jones | Prosecuting Attorney, 6th Judicial District
• Brenda Stallings | Attorney; Adjunct Professor, William H. Bowen School of Law; Certified Law Enforcement Instructor, Criminal     Justice Institute; Certified Deputy-Neglect and Domestic Relations Attorney Ad Litem

11:45 a.m. — ACEs Awards & Networking Luncheon

12:15 p.m. — Award Presentations | MODERATOR: Robyn Ledbetter

1:30 p.m. — Building Community Resilience | MODERATOR: Robyn Ledbetter
Southern Bancorp
• Charles Blake | Market Executive, Southern Bancorp
• Adam Fogleman | Attorney, Pulaski County Government
•Senator Jamie Scott | Executive Director, Pulaski County Youth Services

2:45 p.m. — Exhibit Hall/Break

3:00 p.m. — Self-Care: Rest & Recharge with Yoga
Rest & Reset
• Kelly Owen

3:15 p.m. — Why Do We Need Mental Health First Aid
The Importance of Mental Health First Aid Training
• Chris Spearn | Trauma-Informed Resiliency Coordinator, AFMC

4:00 p.m. — Closing Remarks & Networking Activity

Disclaimer: CEU is offered for each session. While certificates will be provided, AFMC cannot guarantee licensing board approval. It is the responsibility of the attendee to determine what academic activities meet their licensing board approval requirements. 

Event Attendees 

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors and Exhibitors

We invite you to join other local organizations and become a sponsor for the Summit.

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