SSEA 2017 Pre-conference Sex and Romantic Experiences of High Risk and Vulnerable Young Adults Hosted by: SSEA Romantic Relationships and Sexuality Topic Networks Program 12:00-12:30 pm Registration 12:30-12:40 pm Introduction : Manfred van Dulmen, PhD, Kent State University, USA 12:45-02:00 pm Data Blitz (brief talks on research in progress): Marie-Aude Boislard, Tyler Jamison, Christine Kaestle, Emma McBride, Erica Wood 02:00-02:15 pm Break 02:15-03:15 pm Keynote: Marla Reese-Weber, PhD, Illinois State University, USA Title: Vulnerabilities for sexual assault of college women: The role of childhood sexual abuse 03:15-03:30 pm Break 03:30-04:45 pm Panel Discussion on research with diverse groups of at risk youth Ryan Watson , PhD, University of Connecticut, USA Research focus: Sexual and gender minority youth Elizabeth Mazur, PhD, Penn State University, USA Research focus: Emerging adults with disabilities Laura McCloskey, PhD, Indiana University, USA Research focus: High risk youth 04:45pm-05:00 Concluding Remarks : Jennifer Connolly , PhD, York University, Canada Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017, Washington DC Location: Congressional B Organizers: Jennifer Connolly – York University, Canada; Rongqin Yu – University of Oxford, United Kingdom; Rose Wesche – Medical College of Wisconsin, USA; Manfred van Dulmen – Kent State University, USA Please note that the Romantic Relationships and Sexuality Topic Networks also will meet for lunch on Friday 1215pm – 115pm (Glacier Room). Bring your own lunch for an opportunity to network with colleagues