JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:
WAGING PEACE
ITEMS OF INTEREST
January 15, 2008
Of Special Note
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The Baltimore City Public School System’s (BCPSS) Office of New and Charter Schools is
pleased to present a request for information to prospective operators interested in starting
new Secondary Transformation Schools serving grades 6 through 12 in the 2008- 2009 or
the 2009 -2010 school year. Announced in November 2007 and now underway, the initiative
sets out to dramatically bolster academic achievement among secondary students and improve
and increase life options for all students as they leave the school system. A major tenet of this
effort will be the creation of up to 24 new, combined middle/high schools that serve grades six
through 12. To open and operate these schools we will need to tap the expertise of educational
entrepreneurs with established records in secondary education. These partners may be either
for-profit or non-profit organizations, such as school management organizations, founders or
principals, community organizations, or universities. School operators will be granted autonomy
to implement their own programs, and in exchange, the school system will hold them
accountable for school achievement. For more information and to obtain a copy of the Request
for Information (RFI), please contact Laura Weeldreyer, Office of New and Charter Schools,
Baltimore City Public School System, 200 E. North Avenue, Suite 318, Baltimore, MD 21202 or
LWeeldreyer@bcps.k12.md.us. Response deadline for the RFI is January 28, 2008.
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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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Baltimore, MD: Stop Snitching Town Hall Meeting, January 31, 2008 at New Life United
Methodist Church, 4400 Parkside Drive, Baltimore, MD 21206. Rev Eric King Pastor. Presented
by Kinetics Faith in Motion. A town hall meeting on snitching and witness intimidation. More
information at http://faithinmotion.net/stop-snitching-town-hall-meeti/
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“Breaking The Cycle” Radio Dialogue. Sunday, January 20, 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. Baltimore, MD: St. Frances Academy’s MLK Job Fair. Jan 21, 2008
2. Baltimore, MD: “Do Something Series” Jan 21, 2008
3. MD: The Grant Institute: Certificate in Professional Program Development and Grant
Communication. January 28 - February 1, 2008
4. Washington, DC: Mental Health America 2008 Annual Conference & National Mental Health
Promotion and Prevention Summit. June 4-7, 2008.
Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings
5. Baltimore, MD: Developing a City-Wide Approach to Truancy: Best Practices for School
Engagement. January 16, 2008
6. 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
7. Baltimore, MD: 2008 Maryland Mentoring Conference: Inspiring Youth – Unlocking Potential.
January 17-18, 2008
8. Faces and Voices of Recovery Teleconference "Recovery Voices Count". January 20, 2008
9. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting
Agenda. January 21, 2008
10. Baltimore, MD: Graduate Seminar on Injury Research and Policy: Violence Prevention: “How
much has intensified drug enforcement reduced drug problems in the U.S.”
January 22, 2007
11. Clearwater Beach, FL: 2008 National Leadership Conference on Child Welfare.
January 24-26, 2008
Noteworthy
12. Open Society Institute Baltimore Audacious Idea: “The Principal is Key
13. Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity: Foundations Ask Presidential Candidates
What They'll Do for America
14. “Stop Snitching 2” DVD to be released
Reports, Research & Recent Publications
15. New Education Commission of the States (ECS) Publication Covers the Benefits of Student
Engagement
16. The latest issue of the "Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice,"
published by the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, is now online
Resources
17. It’s About Our Kids.org
18. Promotion and Prevention in Mental Health: Strengthening Parenting and
Enhancing Child Resilience
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
19. Maryland Leadership Forum 2008
20. PBIS Maryland Events
21. Chicago, IL: 5th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. March 27-29, 2008
Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards
22. Do Something and Game Stop Youth Grants
23. Young Men at Risk: Transforming the Power of a Generation
For Youth
24. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Classically Kids Series
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
25. Baltimore, MD: House of Ruth Hotline Training
26. Washington, DC: Positions available with Coalition for Community Schools
Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training
New Events/Conferences/Training
1. Baltimore, MD: St. Frances Academy’s MLK Job Fair. Jan 21, 2008, 1:00 – 4:30pm at St. Frances
Academy, 501 E. Chase Street, Baltimore, MD. The St. Frances Academy Community Center in honor of
Dr. King is providing an opportunity for people to serve others on the King Holiday. This event is
targeted specifically for the unemployed of Baltimore to help them get into the workforce. We will
host job readiness classes that will feature resume writing, job interview skills and workplace behaviors
as well as a job fair in the afternoon. [source: JHU SOURCE http://www.jhsph.edu/source]
2. Baltimore, MD: “Do Something Series” Jan 21, 2008. Business Volunteers Unlimited’s “Do
Something Series” provides an opportunity for you and other citizens to learn about current social
issues in our community and develop ways for you to do something to make a difference. Dr. Omar Ali,
professor of history at Towson University will speak about Civic Engagement and the roles Americans
played in making dramatic social changes in our country. There will also be a Speed Volunteering
experience. Lunch will be provided. This event will take place from 12 noon – 2:30 pm at the Frederick
Douglas Isaac Meyers Maritime Museum in Fells Point. You must PRE-REGISTER for this event. To
register, contact Naomi King (410) 366-6030 ext. 115. [source: JHU SOURCE
http://www.jhsph.edu/source]
3. Baltimore, MD: The Grant Institute: Certificate in Professional Program Development and Grant
Communication. January 28 - February 1, 2008, University of Baltimore. This is a five-day intensive
and interactive experience in which participants will be led through the program development, grant
writing, and funding acquisition processes through the completion of four courses. Interested
development professionals, researchers, faculty, and graduate students should register as soon as
possible, as demand means that seats will fill up quickly. All participants will receive certification in
professional grant writing from the Institute, as well as 3.5 CEU units. For more information call (888)
824 - 4424 or visit The Grant Institute at www.thegrantinstitute.com
4. Washington, DC: Mental Health America 2008 Annual Conference & National Mental Health
Promotion and Prevention Summit. June 4-7, 2008. For more information, please visit
http://www.nmha.org/go/conference/
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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training
5. 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.
6. 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
7. 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/
8. Faces and Voices of Recovery Teleconference "Recovery Voices Count". January 20, 2008,
3:00pm EST. First in the 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 at
https://www.sporg.com/registration?link_type=form&form_id=99354&view_type=windowed&returnurl=http
://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org%20
9. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting
Agenda. January 21, 2008, 6:30pm, 1st Floor Board Room / BCPSS 200 E. North Ave., Baltimore. 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.
10. Baltimore, MD: Graduate Seminar on Injury Research and Policy: Violence Prevention: “How
much has intensified drug enforcement reduced drug problems in the U.S.” January 22, 2007,
12:10pm, Hampton House Basement Auditorium at 624 N. Broadway in Baltimore. Presented by Peter
Reuter, PhD, Professor of Public Policy and Criminology, University of Maryland, College Park. 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.
11. 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/
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NOTEWORTHY
12. Open Society Institute Baltimore Audacious Idea: “The Principal is Key”. This week, Howard
County Health Officer Peter Beilenson, MD, MPH, shares his audacious idea for fresh leadership in
Baltimore City public schools. To read his thoughts and participate in the discussion, visit
www.audaciousideas.org. Sponsored by http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore
13. Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity: Foundations Ask Presidential Candidates What They'll Do
for America. With huge voter turnout in Iowa and New Hampshire, the primary season is heating up. As
"Super Tuesday" approaches, check out the Web site Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity to learn
what the Presidential candidates are saying about these pressing issues
http://www.spotlightonpoverty.org/ [source: http://www.clasp.org/]
14. “Stop Snitching 2” DVD to be released. News report from WJZ Baltimore. “It's the sequel to the
witness protection video that caused controversy, "Stop Snitching 2" is on it's way to Baltimore. Rodney
Bethea knows the images are graphic and disturbing. They had to be, he says, in order to make a
troubling point. Dennis Edwards reports, critics see mixed signals that overshadow what the producer
calls a deeper message. "Stop Snitching 2" is supposed to be about criminals who tell on each other.
Critics call the graphic DVD an endorsement of witness intimidation. In an exclusive on-camera
interview with Eyewitness News, producer Rodney Bethea says the video exposes something troubling.
"The lack of information, lack of hope, lack of opportunity, lack of education; it breeds a certain way
of thinking. It breeds a certain mentality," said Bethea. Read more at
http://wjz.com/local/stop.snitching.sequel.2.614513.html
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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS
15. New Education Commission of the States (ECS) Publication Covers the Benefits of Student
Engagement. A new publication in the ECS series The Progress of Education Reform 2007 highlights
student engagement. Read Educational Engagement: A Successful Strategy for Academic and Civic
Achievement and Success to learn about research showing the benefits of actively engaging students in
learning in their communities – a key component of community schools. Read online at
http://www.ecs.org/ecsmain.asp?page=/clearinghouse/75/77/7577.pdf [source: Community Schools
Online, January 11, 2008 http://www.communityschools.org/]
16. The latest issue of the "Journal of Youth Development: Bridging Research and Practice,"
published by the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, is now online. Articles that may be
of particular interest include: Rural After-School Programs: Meeting the Needs of At-Risk Youth and
Their Families; Developmentally-Responsive Relationships During After School and Addressing the Needs
of Children of Offenders: The 4-H LIFE Model. [Source: JUVJUST e-news January 10, 2008
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/enews/juvjust.html]
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RESOURCES
17. It’s About Our Kids.org. The Iowa Child and Family Center has created a one-stop shop for
information on child policy issues and the 2008 election. You'll find: candidate's responses to a survey
on children's issues and policies, a round-up of candidates' statements on their own sites and links to
other organizations' surveys http://www.itsaboutourkids.org/child_survey.html [source: CFK Weekly
January 9, 2008 http://www.connectforkids.org/]
18. 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. Read more at
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/svp-0186/
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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)
19. Maryland Leadership Forum 2008 will take place on February 14, 2008. See a copy of Dr.
Grasmick's invitation here. If you are interested in registering please contact your local POC. Please
note that registration will close February 8th.
20. PBIS Maryland Events http://www.pbismaryland.org/
Leadership Forum – February 14, 208
SET Training – February 25, 2008
SWIS Facilitator Training – March 18-20, 2008
Training of Trainers – May 27-29, 2008
21. 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
22. Do Something and Game Stop Youth Grants. Do Something and GameStop are offering youth
grants to anyone in the U.S. or Canada, 25 or under, who has a great idea for a community action project.
One winner is awarded a $500 grant each week. To learn more, visit:
http://www.dosomething.org/gamestop_grants.
23. Young Men at Risk: Transforming the Power of a Generation. Global competition to find the most
innovative approaches for supporting a generation of young men in realizing their highest potential,
presented by Ashoka's Changemakers in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Entries
must be submitted by January 23, 2008. http://changemakers.net/node/1926/%20
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FOR YOUTH
24. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Classically Kids Series. Designed for children ages 7-12. Learn
more at http://www.bsokids.com/teachers/family_events.asp
The Firebird. February 16, 2008 at 11:00am. Weaving theatre, masks, puppetry, shadow play
and magic, Landis and Company's Enchantment Theatre joins the BSO for Stravinsky's wondrous
ballet music from The Firebird. Follow the journey of our hero, Prince Ivan, in a performance
that is sure to delight children and their families. Based on a Russian folk tale.
Around the World in Music! March 8, 2008 at 11:00am. Take an adventure around the world
through music! Bring your family to hear young musicians from the Greater Baltimore Youth
Orchestra and the Peabody Sinfonietta. Explore what gives the music and exotic instruments of
America, Europe, Asia, and Africa their unique sound and style. This tour of the world through
music features selections from Dvorák, Beethoven, Copland and more.
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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
25. Baltimore, MD: House of Ruth Hotline Training. Feb 9-10, 2008. The House of Ruth Maryland, a
comprehensive domestic violence service agency, seeks volunteer counselors to respond to its 24-hour
hotline. Volunteers must be committed to at least 1 year of service and a minimum of 6-8 hours per
month. The next training is Sat, Feb 9th and Sun, Feb 10th from 10 am – 4 pm each day (must attend both
days). Please contact Sarah Jones, Hotline Manager, for more information (410) 554-8442 or email:
sjones@hruthmd.org. [source: JHU SOURCE http://www.jhsph.edu/source]
26. Washington, DC: Positions available with Coalition for Community Schools. The Coalition for
Community Schools is an alliance of national, state and local organizations in education K-16, 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. Resumes
should be sent to Maame Ameyaw at ameyawm@iel.org.
Deputy Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Coalition work. We
require strong management skills; and solid written and oral communications skills.
http://www.communityschools.org/CCSDocuments/deputydirector.pdf
Research Associate will be responsible for a range of research, writing and communications
tasks that are essential to ongoing Coalition
operations. http://www.communityschools.org/CCSDocuments/researchassociate.pdf
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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:
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. 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”
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/.
Faces and Voices of Recovery Teleconference "Recovery Voices Count". 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 at
https://www.sporg.com/registration?link_type=form&form_id=99354&view_type=windowed&returnurl=http
://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org%20. Remaining teleconferences:
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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"
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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