Influence inAction: Practical Strategies to Improve Youth Engagement and Outcomes - Pine Bluff
Dates: August 20, 2026
Meets: Th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: TBD
In-Person - No Fee: $0.00
There are still openings remaining at this time.
This event will take place in Pine Bluff, Arkansas at a location to be determined.
Segment 1: Understanding Behavior and Decision-Making Participants explore how environment, peer dynamics, and perceived rewards influence behavior, and why awareness alone is often insufficient to drive change. Pillars Addressed: Planning & Evaluation Prevention Education & Service Delivery
Segment 2: The Role of Perception, Communication, and Identity Participants examine how adult interactions-including language, tone, and expectations-shape identity, engagement, and behavior outcomes. Pillars Addressed: Communication Community Organization
Segment 3: Reinforcement, Environment, and Behavior Patterns Participants gain insight into how behaviors are formed and sustained over time, including the role of reinforcement, repetition, and environmental influence. Pillars Addressed: Prevention Education & Service Delivery Public Policy & Environmental Change
Segment 4: Application and Strategy Development Participants translate key concepts into practical strategies they can apply immediately within their roles and settings to improve engagement and influence behavior. Pillars Addressed: Planning & Evaluation Professional Growth & Responsibility
Outcomes
Participants will be able to:- Identify key influences on youth behavior, including environment, perception, and social dynamics
- Understand how adult interactions shape identity and decision-making
- Recognize how behaviors are reinforced and sustained over time
- Apply practical, evidence-informed strategies to improve engagement
- Strengthen communication approaches that build trust and connection
- Identify opportunities to create environments that support positive behavior
- Translate prevention concepts into consistent, real-world application
Notes:
| Fee: | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3.00 |
TBD
To be determined.Ray Lozano
Ray’s style is one-of-a-kind. As a seasoned speaker and former stand-up comedian, he combines education, information, and humor to ensure that his presentations are both entertaining and enlightening. Ray knows how to engage with the audience, making potentially boring information interesting and fun. Audiences absolutely love his ability to deliver crucial information in a way that sticks.
