Mona Social Services Title:The Community Elderly Jamaicans Want Overview: Panelists will discuss the topic, guided by a moderator and supported by Social Media engagement. Moderator: Mr. Tarik Weekes
Department of Government Department Book Launch Book Title: Colour for Colour Skin for Skin: Marching with the Ancestral Spirits into War Oh at Morant Bay. Author: Dr. Clinton Hutton Overview: This book examines the social, economic, spiritual and ideological bases of the Morant Bay Uprising.
Mona Social Services' Reasoning Session 5: Title: Visioning the Mona Valley: Expectations and Partnerships Overview: a range of organizations are working for the improvement of residents in the Mona Valley. In this discussion participants will speak to some of their institutions' efforts to date to accomplish this goal. Is it possible? How is possible? And what is next. Moderator: Dr. Olivene Burke, Executive Director Mona Social Services.
Mona Social Services' Reasoning Session 4: Title: Post Peace Treaty: What to make of Community Development? Overview: Overview: In 2008, The University was present at the signing of a Peace Treaty, agreed to by representatives of groups from the Greater August Town community. Six years later, discussions about windows of opportunity, loss and gains prime discussions about development for the community. Panellist will critically reflect on the turnaround since 2008 and lessons that should be learnt Moderator: Mr. Horace Levy, Board Member Peace Management Initiative
Mona Social Services' Reasoning Session 3: Title: High Risk Youths: Who are they in Jamaica? Overview: Low risk, medium risk, high risk. What are these classifications saying about youth in Jamaica? Esteemed panellists will share their thoughts on definitions of high risk, policy gains and failure and the implications for talking the same language.Moderator: Mr. Tarik Weekes, Research Officer, Mona Social Services