UofL social work school sponsoring conference

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work is sponsoring a conference geared toward young people, their parents and educators.

UofL says the conference will focus on such issues as healthy relationships, the value of diversity, safe social-media use and parent-child communication. The free, public conference is set for March 5.

The conference, called “Building Healthy Relationships Together,” will run from 9 a.m. to noon at Foster Traditional Academy.

The morning sessions are geared toward young people and adults such as educators, counselors and parents.

Local leaders will talk about issues such as bullying and wise navigation of online communication.

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