Philosophical Dialogue and Reflective Practice for Juvenile Education Services

Philosophical Dialogue and Reflective Practice for Juvenile Education Services

May 2nd, 9 am – 6 pm

This professional development program will introduce participants to philosophical frameworks, concepts, and methods that can inform Juvenile Justice education efforts, especially as those efforts concern critical thinking and ethical reflection. This inaugural program is being hosted in partnership with North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Juvenile Education Services and Cabarrus Youth Development Center. It has been made possible by the support of UNC’s Humanities for the Public Good, the American Philosophical Association, the Department of Philosophy at UNC, and the Parr Center for Ethics at UNC.

This event will be led by Morehead-Cain Alumni Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Geoff Sayre-McCord, Outreach Director of the Parr Center for Ethics and Teaching Assistant Professor of Philosophy Michael Vazquez, and Philosophy PhD Candidate Z Quanbeck.

Direct any inquiries to Dr. Michael Vazquez (michael.vazquez@unc.edu)