Stronger Together conference; how to protect families from pornography

ST. GEORGE — Lexie Kite and Lindsay Kite, PhDs in the study of media and body image, will offer the opening keynote address at the “Stronger Together – Protecting Children and Families from Pornography” conference on Sept. 19 at the Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.

Sponsored by the Utah Coalition Against Pornography, the conference will include breakout sessions on a variety of topics including talking about pornography issues when dating, reviving struggling relationships, teaching children and teens to be safe, and healing from the effects of pornography. Daniel Weiss, founder and president of Brushfires Foundation, will discuss in the closing keynote how people can bring hope and healing to a world wrought with sexual brokenness.

Several sessions will be of interest to teens and young adults, and they can get in free with student ID. Licensed clinical social workers can earn continuing education credits by attending approved classes. In addition, many organizations will sponsor resource booths on technology, recovery, community action, and prevention. Registration and more information is online at utahcoalition.org.

The conference is designed to help leaders and families feel more confident and effective helping others to live happier lives free from pornography by providing solutions and support. Past conference attendees report that they gained the know-how to help loved ones who suffer from an addiction to pornography, and to be more open teaching young people.

“Pornography causes such a disruption in people’s lives,” Pamela Atkinson, chair of the Utah Coalition Against Pornography said.

Vauna Davis, the coalition’s Executive Director, said pornography is a critical social issue facing all families and all church and community leaders.

“The most important steps toward change are becoming educated and learning to talk to your family, then speaking up in your community,” Davis said.

Event recap

  • What: Stronger Together – Protecting Children and Families from Pornography conference
  • When: Saturday, Sept. 19
  • Where: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive

Resources

  • Utah Coalition Against Pornography | Website

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