Speaker Series

Then & Now...

In March of 2016, over 300 concerned Decatur parents gathered at the DHS PAC after reports of fighting, substance use, and other risky behaviors among our community youth spread. Since that time, the Decatur Parent Network (DPN) formed in response. Our mission: create a Decatur community of parents, caregivers, and friends to promote a nurturing environment that encourages teens to make safe, smart choices. We've learned a lot and made progress together.

​Dr. Dude, will speak briefly about City Schools of Decatur efforts, Terrie Moore, and Lieutenant Clark will bring us up to date about recent trends in risky behaviors, including substance use in our community.

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Life as a teen in Decatur...

This event will also explore some of the emotional challenges many of our youth face, and the various supports and resources available to them. Helping your child navigate the school year means you have to know what they're going through.

Lori Heeman will share her personal experience supporting her son, Joe Bodine, and the disease that tragically claimed his life in 2016. Their story is relevant for every parent of a teen, especially those kids wrestling with any kind of challenge.