JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:
WAGING PEACE
ITEMS OF INTEREST
January 8, 2008
Of Special Note
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TODAY! Baltimore, MD: Community meeting with Southern, Southwestern and Western
Police department. January 8, 2008 at 7:00pm, 1329 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore,
Maryland 21223. Reclaiming Our Children And Community Project, Inc. invite you to a
discussion with representatives from Southern, Western and Southwestern Police Department.
A representative to discuss DMC- Disproportionate Minority Confinement will also be available.
It is true that whites commit the same amount of crimes that blacks and other people of color
do; however the majority of people that occupy the penal system are Blacks and Latinos. The
ultimate goal of this meeting is to actually strengthen the relationship between the police and
the community. We are asking that you come with questions and testimonies of the current
conditions of the relationship between the community and police officers. Afterward, we will
like to discuss how to rehabilitate the bad experiences between the community and police and
monument the solution that will result in a safer Baltimore.
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Frederick, MD: Gang Awareness Forum: Educating Parents Of the Behaviors and Children of
the Dangers Affiliating with and Emulating the Gang Culture. Parents of school aged children,
from Middle School through High School, are being asked to attend a Gang Awareness Forum
presented by the Alpha Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. The Forum
will be held on January 10, 2008 at 7:00pm in Frederick Maryland at the Frederick
Community College Kussmaul Auditorium. Gangs are becoming increasingly organized in
Frederick County and are now recruiting as early as Middle School. Children are now affiliating
with and perpetuating destructive gang behaviors and culture. Parents are unaware or
dismissive of behaviors that are actually gang related. This Forum, conducted by Det. Marker of
the Frederick Police Department and co-facilitated by Members of the Maryland State Gang
Task Force, Gang Prosecutors, Youth Advocates, and Former Gang Members, promises to be an
enlightening and educational experience. Parents will leave empowered, having a full
understanding of the behavioral indicators that their youth is affiliated, trying to affiliate, or
emulate being in a gang. The Forum is free and open to the public
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Baltimore, MD: Maryland Education Coalition Annual Meeting. January 10, 2008. 5:30 – 7:00
pm Paul Laurence Dunbar High School – Library, 601 N. Central Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Guest speaker Dr. Elizabeth M. Morgan. Dr. Elizabeth M. Morgan is currently the Superintendent
of the Washington County Public Schools, having served in the position since 2001. She will be
discussing successful interventions in the public school system and her program in Washington
County. Please register no later than January 7, 2008 by calling Doris Stevens at 410-547-9200
x.3018 or e-mail dstevens@acy.org
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Baltimore, MD: Grand Opening of Project P.E.A.C.E. January 11, 2008 1:00pm 4601 Park
Heights Ave. Prisoners Aid Association of Maryland, Inc. (PAA), founded in 1869 and one of the
oldest social service organizations in the State of Maryland and the Fraternal Order of XOffenders (FOXO), a grassroots organization created by X-offenders will celebrate the Grand
Opening of Project P.E.A.C.E. (Proper Education Always Corrects Errors) at 1:00 pm, January
11, 2008 at their new facility located at 4601 Park Heights Ave. Project P.E.A.C.E. builds upon
the experience of Prisoners Aid providing a holistic approach in helping ex-offenders and
homeless individuals re-establish themselves in the community and F.O.X.O.’s efforts to use
and mobilize the experience, vision, and energy of ex-offenders to prevent, deter, and
decrease the prevalence of crime, drugs, violence, and gang activities. The P.E.A.C.E.
program, developed and implemented by ex-offenders, focuses on aiding ex-offenders to
achieve a successful re-entry into Baltimore by supporting ex-offenders to stabilize, engage,
and empower their lives. This new initiative will not only help connect ex-offenders with
needed resources but also facilitate the cognitive restructuring and personal supports needed
for successful re-integration. For additional information, contact Michael Brown, Executive
Director, Prisoners Aid Association of MD, Inc., 410 367-8383 or Brother Bey, Founder of
F.O.X.O, 410 262-4456. Additional Information may be found at www.prisonersaid.org and
www.foxo.org.
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Baltimore, MD: Graduate Seminar on Injury Research and Policy: Violence Prevention –
Updated Schedule . The focus of the Graduate Seminar on Injury Research and Policy for the
3rd term in 2008 will be on violence prevention. The seminar series is jointly sponsored by the
Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence at
the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The seminars will be on Tuesdays from
12:10 pm to 1:20 pm in the Hampton House Basement Auditorium (unless otherwise noted) at
624 N. Broadway in Baltimore. The full schedule is listed in the “Previously Posted Events”
section. Speakers for January 22nd and February 5th have changed and are reflected below.
Jan. 22
Peter Reuter, PhD, Professor of Public Policy and Criminology,
University of Maryland, College Park. “How much has intensified drug
enforcement reduced drug problems in the U.S.”
Feb. 5
John Umhau, MD, MPH, Laboratory of Clinical Studies, National
Institute of Health, National Institute for Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse.
“Correcting Nutritional Deficits and the Control of Violent Behavior.”
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Greenbelt, MD: Mentoring Children of Prisoners (MCP) Training Conference. Healthy
Mentoring Matters is sponsoring a FREE Regional Mentoring Children of Prisoners (MCP) Training
Conference on Monday, January 28, 2008, at the Marriott Greenbelt, 6400 Ivy Lane,
Greenbelt, Maryland 20707. The theme is Planting the Seed of Change: One Life at a Time.
The keynote speaker is Ms. Kemba Smith, a mother who found herself in a cell in the Danbury
Correctional Facility for women, spending years away from her family and five year old son,
born in prison during her first year of incarceration. The purpose of this conference is to
educate and train leaders to start and continue successful mentoring programs In addition, to
provide information about emerging trends critical issues, and essential resources to persons
involved as leaders and participants in all forms of mentoring. Should you have any questions or
require additional information, please contact Catrice Alphonso at (301) 776-4294 or via email
at Catrice@iiiinc.org.
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Baltimore, MD: Mentor /Advocate Employment Open House. January 30, 2008, 6:00 8:00pm, 711 W. 4oth Street, Suite 428 (Rotunda Building) Baltimore, Md 21211. Hosted by
Youth Advocate Program. Individuals interested in working with youth are invited to attend an
employment open house. From 6 to 8 p.m., participants will learn more about the Youth
Advocate Program and how they can become part of working in the youth development field.
The Youth Advocate Program is interested in hiring passionate, creative & dedicated adults to
work with youth ages 13-17 years of age. The youth enrolled in the project all have
experienced challenges in school and in the community. For more information on the event,
and to R.S.V.P. please contact Craig Jernigan at 410.366.6505 or via email at
Cjernigan@yapinc.org. Ex-offenders encouraged to attend.
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“Breaking The Cycle” Radio Dialogue. Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:00-4:00 p.m. The
Fraternal Order of X-Offenders (F.O.X.O), founded by Brother Ellsworth Johnson Bey, hosts a
weekly radio show in Baltimore on W.O.L.B (1010 am). The primary focus of the F.O.X.O.’s
“Breaking The Cycle” Radio Dialogue is to extend discussion, increase consideration of
community-driven alternatives, and initiate and expand the collective action needed to deter,
decrease and prevent the pandemic of juvenile delinquency and adult criminality gripping
Baltimore and many other communities. The radio show provides a voice to those attempting
to change their thinking and behaviors, informing ex-offenders, their families, and others of
opportunities, increasing access to strategies that work, and exposing those that don’t. You are
invited to call in to the radio program at 410-481-1010. To learn more about FOXO, visit their
website at http://www.foxo.org/ , email: brotherbey@foxo.org and info@foxo.org or call 410262-4456.
Quick Glance at this week’s Items of Interest
New Events/Conferences/Trainings
1. Audio Webcast: Thursday’s Child - Racial Disparity in the Child Welfare System.
January 10, 2008
2. Faces and Voices of Recovery Teleconference "Recovery Voices Count". January 20, 2008
3. Random Student Drug Testing Summits
Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings
4. Grapevine, TX: American Correctional Association 2008 Winter Conference.
January 11-16, 2008
5. Department of Labor Results Management Training Chapel Hill, NC: January 15-17, 2008 and Los
Angeles, CA: February 5-7, 2008
6. Baltimore, MD: Developing a City-Wide Approach to Truancy: Best Practices for School
Engagement. January 16, 2008
7. National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health 2008 national topical
telephone conference: New Directions: Implementing A Public Health Approach Within
Mental Health Service Delivery Systems. January 17, 2008
Noteworthy
8. Washington DC Achievement Prep now accepting applications for 4th and 5th grades
9. “Schools strive to stem violence”
Reports, Research & Recent Publications
10. Citations compiled by SafetyLit
11. Promotion and Prevention in Mental Health: Strengthening Parenting and Enhancing Child
Resilience
Resources
12. Community Service Options Toolkit
13. The Courage to Remember: Childhood Traumatic Grief Curriculum Guide
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
14. PBIS Maryland Events http://www.pbismaryland.org/
15. Chicago, IL: 5th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. March 27-29, 2008
Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards
16. Literacy, Youth Leadership and Volunteerism Grants
17. Grants To Reduce Alcohol Abuse
For Youth
18. Baltimore, MD: 2008 Baltimore Branch NAACP Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific
19. Olympics (ACT-SO) Orientation. January 19, 2008
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
20. Washington, DC: Job openings with Achievement Preparatory
21. Washington, DC: Vice President of Development - Voices for America's Children
Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training
New Events/Conferences/Training
1. Audio Webcast: Thursday’s Child - Racial Disparity in the Child Welfare System. January 10,
2008, 9:00am EST. African-American families have historically experienced more societal
disadvantages, such as higher poverty rates, than white Americans. This public policy forum will
explore whether shifts in social welfare policy and economic conditions since the mid-1990s have
reduced persistent racial disparities in systems serving children, including education, health, and
particularly child welfare. About 37 percent of children in foster care are African American, even
though African Americans make up only 15 percent of the nation's 80 million children. Thursday’s Child
is sponsored by the Urban Institute and Chapin Hall. Register for the webcast at
http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=44780
2. Faces and Voices of Recovery Teleconference "Recovery Voices Count". January 20, 2008,
3:00pm EST. first in our four-part 2008 Recovery Advocacy teleconferences. These one-hour interactive
teleconferences will give you expert information and a chance to ask questions of our experts. Growing
numbers of recovery community organizations and recovery advocates across the country are getting
involved in nonpartisan civic engagement activities so that their voices can be heard in the local, state
and national arenas. They are conducting voter registration and Get-Out-the-Vote activities, sponsoring
candidate forums and getting candidates for political office on record about critical policies that will make
recovery a reality for even more Americans. During this teleconference, you will learn from experts in the
field about how to get involved in this exciting campaign. Learn more about Faces and Voices of
Recovery at http://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/ Register by January 28th at
https://www.sporg.com/registration?link_type=form&form_id=99354&view_type=windowed&returnurl=http
://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org%20. Mark your calendars for the next topics in the series:
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February 27, 2008 at 3:00 pm Eastern: "Recovery Community Centers Part 1"
March 26, 2008 at 3:00 pm Eastern: "Recovery Community Centers Part 2"
3. Random Student Drug Testing Summits. The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy will
host four regional Random Student Drug Testing Summits in 2008. The summits will address relevant
legal and program development issues and serve as an introduction for schools that would like to learn
more about student drug testing. Participants will also receive relevant information on the Department
of Education's 2008 grant competition for School-Based Student Drug Testing Programs. Summit dates
are as follows: Jacksonville, FL – January 29, 2008; Oklahoma City, OK – January 31, 2008;
Albuquerque, NM - February 6, 2008; Indianapolis, IN – February 13, 2008. There is no registration
fee to attend a summit. As space is limited, however, early registration is recommended. For more
information and to register visit http://summits.csrincorporated.com/index.cfm. [Source: JUVJUST enews January 4, 2008 http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/enews/juvjust.html]
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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training
4. Grapevine, TX: American Correctional Association 2008 Winter Conference. January 11-16,
2008. This year’s theme “Work Force: The Heart of Corrections”.
http://www.aca.org/conferences/Winter08/
5, Department of Labor Results Management Training Chapel Hill, NC: January 15-17, 2008 and Los
Angeles, CA: February 5-7, 2008. Are you a grassroots faith-based or community nonprofit
organization that helps struggling people prepare for, obtain, and retain employment? Would you
benefit from training in results management and from a new data management system to measure,
manage, and communicate your organization's results? Do you have a strong desire to improve how you
provide workforce-related services in your community? For more information and to apply, visit
http://www.performance-results.net/dol/info.php
6. Baltimore, MD: Developing a City-Wide Approach to Truancy: Best Practices for School
Engagement. January 16, 2008. 10:00-11:30am Open Society Institute – Baltimore, 201 North Charles
Street, Suite 1300, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Presented by Ken Seeley, Ed.D. President & CEO,
National Center for School Engagement. Dr. Seeley will speak about best practices for reducing truancy
and boosting school engagement. Drawing on the experiences of other organizations and cities, he will
also discuss how Baltimore can develop an effective truancy reduction plan. RSVP to Molly Farneth at
mfarneth@sorosny.org or 410-234-1092 ext. 215 by January 11, 2008.
7. National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health 2008 national topical
telephone conference: New Directions: Implementing A Public Health Approach Within Mental
Health Service Delivery Systems. January 17, 2008, 1:00 – 2:30pm EST. You have probably heard
the words "A public health approach to mental health". There is significant work in place representing
diverse disciplines to understand and support promotion, prevention, early identification and
intervention as interrelated components of a full mental health continuum. The time is right to start
applying what we know and moving toward preventive and population-focused interventions that can
be used by the many child-serving disciplines. This call will present core elements, concepts and
complexities underlying a public health approach to mental health. Presenters from SAMHSA, the state
of Missouri and the Georgetown National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health will
highlight federal, state and national efforts.
http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/tacalls2008.html
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NOTEWORTHY
8. Washington DC Achievement Prep now accepting applications for 4 th and 5th grades. Achievement
Preparatory Academy, a tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter middle school serving children
in grades four through eight, is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year. Learn more
at http://www.aprepacademy.org/.
9. “Schools strive to stem violence”. Baltimore Sun article, December 29, 2007. This article discusses
the monumental challenges facing Baltimore City teachers, administrators, and students in the
Baltimore City Public School system http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/education/balmd.ci.violence29dec29,0,4993659.story
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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS
10. Citations compiled by SafetyLit, a free service of the Center for Injury Prevention Policy and
Practice at San Diego State University in collaboration with the World Health Organization. January 7,
2008, Volume 11, Number 51. Abstracts available at
http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.home.
Student Violence Against Teachers. Dzuka J, Dalbert C. Eur Psychol 2007; 12(4): 253260.
The role of randomized trials in testing interventions for the prevention of youth suicide.
Brown CH, Wyman PA, Brinales JM, Gibbons RD. Int Rev Psychiatry 2007; 19(6): 617-31.
Childhood maltreatment and revictimization: the role of affect dysregulation, interpersonal
relatedness difficulties and posttraumatic stress disorder. Dietrich A. J Trauma Dissociation
2007; 8(4): 25-51.
Controversy, Constraints, and Context: Understanding Family Violence Through Family
Systems Theory. Murray CE. Fam J 2006; 14(3): 234-239.
Exploring the Relationship Between Poverty, Childhood Adversity and Child Abuse From the
Perspective of Adulthood. Frederick J, Goddard C. Child Abuse Rev 2007; 16(5): 323-341.
The role of randomized trials in testing interventions for the prevention of youth suicide.
Brown CH, Wyman PA, Brinales JM, Gibbons RD. Int Rev Psychiatry 2007; 19(6): 617-31.
11. Promotion and Prevention in Mental Health: Strengthening Parenting and Enhancing Child
Resilience. Reviews effectiveness of programs that use a strength-based family approach to promoting
mental wellness and preventing mental health problems among at-risk children and youth and makes
recommendations related to the expanded uses of such programs. Further information at
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/svp-0186/
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RESOURCES
12. Community Service Options Toolkit. Developed by Smith Prevention Initiatives in Arizona, is
designed to serve as a reference for schools, school districts, or community agencies looking to use
community service programs as part of their disciplinary strategies. The Toolkit presents community
service as a win-win alternative to suspension where youth have opportunities to learn a variety of
skills while giving back to the community. It provides educators with step-by-step guidance through the
processes of planning and implementing community service as part of alternatives to suspension in
their school districts. The Toolkit can be found at http://serviceoptions.org/toolkit.html [source:
OSDFS Prevention News Bulletin January 3, 2008
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osdfs/index.html]
13. The Courage to Remember: Childhood Traumatic Grief Curriculum Guide. The material
presented in The Courage to Remember companion guide (CD-Rom to be published in latter 2008)
represents the results of significant advances in the field of childhood traumatic grief and the unique
collaboration of researchers and clinicians in academic and community settings throughout the country.
This guide has been developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network using extensive expert
involvement and commentary. Although the focus of these training materials is on individual work with
school-age children and teens, additional information and resources are provided regarding work with
young children and groups. The materials provide specific guidelines and options for interventions to
(1) educate care providers about childhood traumatic grief, (2) introduce others to principles of
treatment that have been identified as helpful in treating the condition, and (3) offer practitioners an
opportunity to enhance their treatment skills. More information at
http://nmhicstore.samhsa.gov/publications/ordering.aspx
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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)
14. PBIS Maryland Events http://www.pbismaryland.org/
SET Assessor Training - January 11, 2008
Leadership Forum – February 14, 208
SET Training – February 25, 2008
SWIS Facilitator Training – March 18-20, 2008
Training of Trainers – May 27-29, 2008
15. Chicago, IL: 5th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. March 27-29, 2008.
Sponsored by the Association for Positive Behavior Support http://www.apbs.org/main.htm. Further
information and registration at http://www.apbs.org/conference/chicago/default.html.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
16. Literacy, Youth Leadership and Volunteerism Grants. The Comcast Foundation supports
organizations that make communities stronger through literacy, youth leadership development and
community service programs. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $570,000. Eligible applicants
include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that operate within a Comcast service area.
Further information at
http://www.comcast.com/corporate/about/inthecommunity/foundation/comcastfoundation.html.
[source: National Humans Services Assembly Newsbytes, January 4, 2008
http://www.nassembly.org/nassembly/index.htm]
17. Grants To Reduce Alcohol Abuse. This program provides grants to local educational agencies
(LEAs) to develop and implement innovative and effective programs to reduce alcohol abuse in
secondary schools. Application deadline: February 19, 2008. Full announcement at
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=H2BDX40xQGFpNZGnWCcXKrj6TgjnsFjGhT1L1Jm
pKQ5PmHpsGflz!963478001?oppId=16403&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
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FOR YOUTH
18. Baltimore, MD: 2008 Baltimore Branch NAACP Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific
Olympics (ACT-SO) Orientation. January 19, 2008, 12:00 – 3:00pm Coppin State University, James
Weldon Johnson Auditorium, 2500 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216. Orientation for students,
parents, and educators. Learn more about the ACT-SO program and local and national competitions.
ACT-SO is for African American high school students in grades 9-12. Contact Ms. Annette Haynes at 443956-9564 Baltimore City Branch ACT-SO Chairpersons or Mr. James A. Brown, Competition Coordinator
at 410-675-7636. More information about ACT-SO http://www.naacp.org/programs/act-so/
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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
19. Washington, DC: Job openings with Achievement Preparatory. Achievement Prep, a Washington,
DC, public charter school, will open in Fall 2008, with 60 fourth grade and 60 fifth grade students, and
will expand a grade per year until its full enrollment through grade eight. Current job openings
include: Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Community Outreach, and Founding
Teachers. More information at http://www.aprepacademy.org/careers.htm
20. Washington, DC: Vice President of Development - Voices for America's Children. Voices for
America’s Children, a national network of child advocacy organizations headquartered in Washington,
DC, is seeking a Vice President for Development. This position provides leadership and direction in all
development activities to build and sustain a comprehensive development program. Responsibilities
include: development of prospects; proposal writing; oversight of grants reporting; stewardship and
relationship management, and the development of an individual giving program. Last day to apply:
February 15, 2008. Further information at http://www.idealist.org/en/job/257407-197
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PREVIOUSLY POSTED EVENTS, CONFERENCES, & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting
Agenda. The Parent and Community Advisory Board (PCAB) was established to advise the Baltimore City
Board of School Commissioners in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
PCAB supports parent involvement by helping to facilitate the flow of information from parents and
community to the Board of School Commissioners, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and BCPSS
administrators. PCAB is knowledgeable and informed about BCPSS policies, operations, and student
data. The Board also helps to organize parent and community members to have an effective voice with
the Board of School Commissioners. PCAB meetings are conducted in an open and public setting. During
these public board meetings, time is set aside to accept public comment. Please support the work of
The Parent and Community Advisory Board (PCAB) through your attendance at their board meetings,
parent engagement is important to the success of the education of our children. All meetings begin
promptly at 6:30pm, 1st Floor Board Room / BCPSS 200 E. North Ave., Baltimore. The remaining
meeting dates are as follows:
January 21, 2008
February 11, 2008
February 25, 2008
PCAB Board Meeting Calendar for SY 2007-2008
March 10, 2008
May 26, 2008
April 7, 2008
June 9, 2008
April 21, 2008
June 22, 2008
July 09, 2008
Baltimore, MD: Graduate Seminar on Injury Research and Policy: Violence Prevention. The focus of
the Graduate Seminar on Injury Research and Policy for the 3 rd term in 2008 will be on violence
prevention. The seminar series is jointly sponsored by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and
the Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public
Health. The seminars are open to all students and faculty as well as to the public. Dr. Daniel Webster
organizes and facilitates the seminars (dwebster@jhsph.edu) and Whitney Austin (waustin@jhsph.edu)
is the teaching assistant. The seminars will be on Tuesdays from 12:10 pm to 1:20 pm in the
Hampton House Basement Auditorium at 624 N. Broadway in Baltimore. Questions about the
logistics of the seminars should be directed to Edith Jones (eljones@jhsph.edu, 410-955-2221).
Jan. 22
Peter Reuter, PhD, Professor of Public Policy and Criminology, University of
Maryland, College Park. “How much has intensified drug enforcement reduced drug
problems in the U.S.”
Jan. 29
Robert Sege, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine
Director, Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics Boston Medical Center. “The three
'R's of violence prevention in primary care: Resilience, Responsibility, and Respect.”
Feb. 5
John Umhau, MD, MPH, Laboratory of Clinical Studies, National Institute of
Health, National Institute for Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse. “Correcting
Nutritional Deficits and the Control of Violent Behavior.”
Feb. 12
Dan Whitaker, Director, National SafeCare Training and Research Center,
Marcus Institute, Atlanta. “Prevention of Partner Violence: Toward a Developmental
and Ecological Approach”
Feb. 19
Catherine Bradshaw, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Mental Health, Johns
Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “A Public Health Perspective on Bullying
and Peer Victimization”
Feb. 26
Richard Berk, PhD, Professor of Criminology and Statistics, University of
Pennsylvania. “Forecasting Murder Within a Population of Probationers
and Parolees: A High Stakes Application of Statistical Learning”
Mar. 4
Anne K. Duggan, ScD, Professor of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of
Medicine. “The Influence of Adult Attachment Anxiety and Avoidance on
the Effects of a Program to Prevent Child Maltreatment”
Baltimore, MD: 2008 Maryland Mentoring Conference: Inspiring Youth – Unlocking Potential.
January 17-18, 2008. The 2008 Maryland Mentoring Conference will bring together mentoring experts,
advocates, program providers, educators, mentors and youth to exchange information on best
practices, resources, training and innovative activities. More information and registration at
http://www.marylandmentors.org/
Clearwater Beach, FL: 2008 National Leadership Conference on Child Welfare. January 24-26,
2008. Under the theme of Excellence - Taking It to Scale, this year’s conference will focus on
organizational, cultural, and linguistic competence; transitioning youth to adulthood; Medicaid and the
Deficit Reduction Act; and federal child welfare refinancing; with a special pre-conference session on
process benchmarking. More information at http://www.alliance1.org/Conferences/NLCCWI2008/
Washington, DC: The National Network for Youth's Annual Symposium 2008. January 27-30, 2008.
More information at http://www.nn4youth.org/meetings_symposium.html
San Diego, CA: 22nd Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment.
January 28 – February 1, 2008. More information at http://chadwickcenter.org/conference.htm.
Lake Buena Vista, FL: 14th Joint National Conference on Alternatives to Expulsion, Suspension,
and Dropping Out of School. January 31 – February 2, 2008. More information and registration at
http://www.uwgb.edu/outreach/alternatives/index.asp.
Dallas, TX: 2008 Conference on Crimes Against Women. February 11-13, 2008. Further details
http://www.ccawonline.org/
Washington, DC: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). February 11-14, 2008. If
you are seeking ways to tackle drug use in your community or for a way to integrate youth into your
community drug prevention strategy, you are eligible to attend. More information
http://cadca.org/events/forum/forum18/.
Washington, DC: Child Welfare League of America 2008 National Conference. February 25-27,
2008. This conference will feature presentations that discuss the relationship between outcomes,
integration, and public policy and that demonstrate how to build public will and achieve positive
change for children. More information at http://www.cwla.org/.
Chevy Chase, MD: Building Partnerships for Youth. February 27-29, 2008. This event will kickoff a
unique and exciting opportunity for individuals interested in putting Positive Youth Development
concepts to work at the state level through interdisciplinary collaborations. If you have state-level
responsibility or oversight for programs that positively impact the well-being of young people, please
consider applying to lead a state team of professionals in this year-long professional development
experience. Teams will include 4-6 youth and adults from a variety of state level organizations (health,
education, faith-based, and voluntary youth serving organizations are key). Free travel, resources, and
tools, as well as numerous opportunities to network with peers from across the country, will be
provided to accepted applicants. More information and application at http://calscf.calsnet.arizona.edu/fcs/content.cfm?content=spotlight.
Savannah, GA: National At-Risk Youth Conference. March 2-5, 2008. The conference trains adults
who serve youth to create safe, healthy, caring, and intellectually empowering educational
environments that foster the well-being of all children and adolescents. Sponsored by College of
Education at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA and the Continuing Education Center at
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. More information at
http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/yar2008.html
Jacksonville, FL: American Psychology-Law Society 2008 Annual Conference. March 5-8, 2008.
More information at http://www.ap-ls.org/conferences/apls2008/index.html.
Chicago, IL: Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) Biennial Meeting. March 6-9, 2008. The
Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) is a rapidly growing, dynamic society focused on the
theoretical, empirical, and policy research issues of adolescence. More information http://www.s-ra.org/meeting.html.
Portland, OR: Responding to School Violence. March 11-12, 2008. This training, Responding to
School Violence, explores strategies to create a culture of nonviolence within schools, strategies to
intervene and prevent potential school attacks, immediate, short- and long-term strategies to respond
to a violent episode, and strategies to address reactions to violent episodes. More information
http://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2008/SchoolViolence.htm
Denver, CO: Blueprints Conference 2008. March 17-19, 2008. Evidence-Based Programs: Research to
Practice Conference. The goal of the conference is to disseminate science-based information on youth
violence, delinquency, and drug prevention programs that are effective. This conference will motivate
the prevention field to adopt evidence-based programs and provide support, guidance, and tools by
program experts to help practitioners implement these programs successfully in their own
communities. Further details at http://www.blueprintsconference.com/
Washington, DC: 2008 Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) National GAINS Center Conference.
March 18-20, 2007. The GAINS Center in the Justice System is committed to the goal of transforming
the nation’s fragmented mental health system and developing a recovery-oriented, consumer-driven
system of care. More information at http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov/html/
New York, NY: American Education Research Association Annual (AERA) Meeting. March 24-28,
2007. Proposals now being accepted through August 3, 2007. AERA now includes a special interest
group on Social Emotional Learning (SEL). More information about the conference at
http://www.aera.net/. Or, visit http://www.casel.org/home.php for more information on SEL.
Greensboro, NC: Society for Adolescent Medicine Annual Meeting. March 26-29, 2008. Society for
Adolescent Medicine (SAM) is a multidisciplinary organization committed to improving the physical and
psychosocial health and well-being of all adolescents through advocacy, clinical care, health
promotion, health service delivery, professional development, and research. More information at
http://www.adolescenthealth.org/announcements.htm.
Miami, FL: National Youth Crime Prevention Conference and International Forum. March 26-29,
2008. Designed for youth 12-22 and the adults who work with them, the conference will address such
topics as crime, drug, and violence prevention. As customary, youth participants will play a significant
role. Sponsored by Youth Crime Watch. More information at
http://www.ycwa.org/youthcon/index.html.
Chicago, IL: 5th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. March 27-29, 2007.
Sponsored by the Association for Positive Behavior Support http://www.apbs.org/main.htm. Further
information and registration at http://www.apbs.org/conference/chicago/default.html.
Chicago, IL: Advanced Analytics for Child Welfare Administration. March 31-April 4, 2008. The
purpose of the course is to enable participants to become critical consumers of child welfare
administrative data as a means toward making continuous quality improvements in their organizations.
The course is limited to 15 participants, who will receive full support for tuition, room, and most
meals. Candidates must complete an application form, submit a resume or CV, and include a
recommendation from a supervisor at their current organization. Read more about the course and
obtain application materials at
http://www.about.chapinhall.org/conferences/analytics2008/conference.html.
St. Louis, MO: American School Health Association Health Care 2008 and Business Institute. April 56, 2008. http://www.asha.org/about/events/hcare-conf/HC2008.htm
Boston, MA: American Association of Suicidology Annual conference. April 16-19, 2008. Call for
papers deadline, October 31, 2007. Learn more at the AAS website http://www.suicidology.org/.
Bethesda, MD: Sexual Assault Response Team Training Program. April 21-25, 2008. This program is
designed for health care personnel (officer, enlisted and civilian) desiring education and training in
performing sexual assault examinations. In addition, chaplains, investigators, law enforcement, mental
helth care workers, sexual assault victim advocates, and persons from other disciplines who wish to
have an increased understanding of the sexual assault examination, and to provide a multidisciplinary
approach to sexual assault care and the medioclegal process may attend. More information at
http://www1.askafip.org/portal/page?_pageid=33,436958,33_450905&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&
pCourse=268&pAction=Course+Home
Portland, OR: Coalition for Community Schools National Forum 2008. April 30 – May 2, 2008. The
Coalition for Community Schools is an alliance of national, state and local organizations in education K16, youth development, community planning and development, family support, health and human
services, government and philanthropy as well as national, state and local community school networks.
The Coalition advocates for community schools as the vehicle for strengthening schools, families and
communities so that together they can improve student learning. http://www.communityschools.org/
Milwaukee, WI: Prevent Child Abuse America 2008 National Conference. May 19-22, 2008. This
conference is focused specifically on the prevention of child abuse and neglect through a variety of
strategies including home visitation, research, parent education, public policy and advocacy, parent
leadership, and integrated services for family support. More information
http://www.preventchildabuse.org/events/conference/index.shtml.
Ocean City, MD: Middle Atlantic States Correctional Association (MASCA) 2008 Conference “The
Overflow of Corrections: The Road to Re-Entry and Reunification”. June 8-11, 2008. The goal of
the conference is to provide high quality training through speakers and workshops on topics of interest
to the MASCA membership, which is comprised of adult and juvenile probation agents, state prison and
local detention center officers and case managers, and pretrial detention/supervision officers and case
managers. More information forthcoming on the MASCA website http://masca.corrections.com/.
Nashville, TN: Georgetown University Training Institutes Developing Local Systems of Care for
Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Needs and Their Families: New Directions to Improve
Outcomes conference. July 16-20, 2008. For more information please visit
http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/TrainingInstitutes/
Denver, CO: Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting. April 2-4, 2009. In
response to overwhelming requests from membership and meeting attendees, SRCD is moving to a new
Biennial Meeting schedule. http://www.srcd.org/biennial.html
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