Diversity workshop set Oct. 20 in Poland

Staff report

POLAND

The Dynamics of Diversity is the topic of a workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at Drake’s Landing Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road.

The program is sponsored by the Mahoning County Juvenile Court and its community advisory board.

Non-inclusion will be discussed by retired Judge Nathaniel Jones of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Jones is a Youngstown native now living in Cincinnati.

Featured presenter is Erin Smiley, who will discuss the complex factors influencing the development of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youths.

The cost is $50, which includes a continental breakfast and buffet lunch.

Call 330-740-2244, ext. 6418, for reservations by Friday.

Continuing education credit is available for lawyers, counselors, social workers, chemical dependency professionals and prevention specialists.