JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:
ITEMS OF INTEREST
OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBITY; WAGING PEACE
July 8, 2008
Of Special Note
DO YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES THAT OTHERS INTERESTED
IN REDUCING YOUTH VIOLENCE SHOULD KNOW? PLEASE SEND INFORMATION YOU
WOULD LIKE INCLUDED IN OUR ITEMS OF INTEREST TO pleaf@jhsph.edu.
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Baltimore, MD: Personal Development Workshop. July 10, 2008, 7:00 – 9:00pm. Presented
by New Light Leadership Coalition (NLLC). Event will b held at Patterson Park Recreation
Center, 2601 East Patterson Park Avenue, 21224. Teens will receive training on goal setting
and problem solving. For more information and to register for these programs, please contact
Jacqueline Williams or Teneil Hall at (410) 396-7005.
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Do Something to Improve Baltimore City Schools. July 16, 2008, 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the
Douglass Myers Maritime Museum in Fells Point. Dr Andres Alonso, CEO, Baltimore City Public
Schools, will speak about challenges and opportunities in our schools. Through “speed
volunteering” meet several non-profits who focus on youth and education related issues to find
out how you can volunteer to do something to make a difference in Baltimore City. The evening
includes complimentary cocktails and light fare. Register for this event; for more information
contact (410) 366-6030 or email: information@volunteercentral.net; www.volunteercentral.net
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Baltimore, MD: Baltimore Homeless Youth Initiative (BHYI) – 2008 Forums. Laws and
government policies that impact Baltimore’s homeless youth and young adult. Dates and topics
include: July 15th – Rights of homeless youth under age 18; July 29th: State systems: Foster
care, juvenile justice, and Children in Need of Supervision (CINS); August 5th: Resources &
legal options for youth and young adults. All sessions held from 9:00am – 12:00pm at Radisson
Cross Keys, 5100 Falls Rd, Baltimore 21210. No cost to attend but registration is required. You
may register for one or all of the sessions. To register, go to
http://www.manynet.org/_currentwebsite/index.htm. For more information about BHYI
contact Julia Pierson at juliapierson@verizon.net, or 410 258 8878.
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Call to presenters. Maryland’s Second Restorative Justice Conference: Opportunities for
Impact. The conference will be held on November 20, 2008 in Columbia, Maryland. Conference
sponsored by Maryland Chapter, Association for Conflict Resolution. The Goals of the
Conference are to: Increase the understanding and awareness of the benefits of using
restorative justice principles and practices; Promote the increased use of existing restorative
justice principles, practices and programs in Maryland; Encourage the establishment of new
restorative efforts throughout Maryland. The Planning Committee for the 2008 Restorative
Justice Conference invites proposals for the 75-minute Workshops. The Committee seeks
presenters with expertise in restorative practices. Proposals will be based on relevance to
intended audiences, cultural diversity, clarity and originality. Further details and presentation
submission form available on our Center’s website at
http://www.jhsph.edu/preventyouthviolence. Submission forms must be received by August
22, 2008.
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“Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue. Sunday, July 13, 2008 2:00-4:00 p.m. Brother Bey,
the founder of the Fraternal Order of X-Offenders (F.O.X.O), hosts a weekly radio show on
W.O.L.B (1010 am) that presents community-based, ex-offender driven efforts in Baltimore and
elsewhere that are helping to break the cycle of violence. 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: thinkingisdestiny@yahoo.com or call 410-262-4456.
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On January 11, 2008 Mayor Dixon was at 4601 Park Heights Ave along with representatives
from the Prisoner’s Aid Association of Maryland (PAA) and the Fraternal Order of XOffenders (F.O.X.O.) to officially open the doors of Project P.E.A.C.E. (Proper Education
Always Corrects Errors), a collaboration between PAA and F.O.X.O. that will connect
thousands of ex-offenders each year to services provided in its crime prevention and
recidivism avoidance program. The P.E.A.C.E. program, developed and implemented by exoffenders, connects other ex-offenders with needed resources and uses the power of peer
influence to facilitate the cognitive restructuring and personal supports needed for successful
re-integration. “In order to truly make Baltimore safer, we need to help ex-offenders become
productive citizens,” Mayor Sheila Dixon said. “Project P.E.A.C.E. is going to help a lot of
people fulfill their potential and make meaningful contributions to those around them.”
The P.E.A.C.E. program addresses a variety of social and behavioral issues confronting exoffenders, including: short term and long term housing, emergency shelter, transitional
housing, substance abuse, parenting, GED services, employment and job placement, financial
literacy and HIV/AIDS information and education. In addition to the 12-Step Lifeskills
Workshops and services such as emergency shelter, transitional housing, and linkage to other
services, the P.E.A.C.E. project provides individual supports from individuals who have turned
around their lives and who serve as mentors and positive role models. For additional
information or referrals, call Project P.E.A.C.E. at 410 367-8393 or Brother Bey at 410
262-4456.
Quick Glance at this week’s Items of Interest
New Events/Conferences/Trainings
1. Orlando, FL: Multidisciplinary Conference on Child Abuse. July 16 – 18, 2008.
2. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore Neighborhoods: Celebrate National Night Out. August 5, 2008.
3. Internet training: Women and Work: Gender Responsivity and Workforce Development.
September 24-25, 2008.
Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings
4. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting.
July 9, 2008, 6:30pm
5. Washington, DC: National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC) Dare to Transform trauma
summit, July 11-12, 2008.
6. Nashville, TN: National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health: Training
Institutes on Local Systems of Care. July 16-20, 2008.
7. Baltimore, MD: Personal Finance Seminar For Teens. July 16 & July 23, 2008
Noteworthy
8. Missteps on gangs in Boston.
9. OSI-Baltimore. Audacious Ideas.
Reports, Research & Recent Publications
10. Community Collaboratives Addressing Youth Gangs: Interim Findings from the Gang Reduction
Program.
11. Data Trends Summary: Evidence-based practices.
12. Youth Governance Can Help Out-Of-School Programs Involve At-Risk Youth.
Resources
13. State Strategies to Reduce Child and Family Poverty.
14. Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP).
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
15. Reston, VA: 2008 Education Conference: Evidence-Based Practice, Scientifically-Based
Instruction, and Educational Effectiveness. September 5-7, 2008.
16. Ellicott City, MD: 2008 Maryland PBIS Summer Institute. July 21-25, 2008.
17. PBIS Maryland Events
Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards
18. Economics of Treatment and Prevention Services for Drug & Alcohol Abuse.
19. WHO Foundation- Women Helping Others.
For Youth
20. First Step Youth Employment and Training Program.
21. Organizations started by kids.
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
22. Baltimore, MD: Volunteers needed - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of
Baltimore, Inc.
23. Bethesda, MD: Director of Professional Development & Standards - National Association of
School Psychologists.
Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training
New Events/Conferences/Training
1. Orlando, FL: Multidisciplinary Conference on Child Abuse. July 16 – 18, 2008. More information
at http://fncac.org/cac-conference.asp
2. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore Neighborhoods: Celebrate National Night Out. August 5, 2008. This
national event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for
local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send
a message to criminals, letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Each
community decides how it wishes to join in the celebration and in Baltimore, the evening has been
celebrated with parades, cookouts, ice cream socials and candle-light vigils. To find out more about
NNO and to get ideas for your event, visit the website for the National Association of Town Watch at
www.natw.org.
3. Internet training: Women and Work: Gender Responsivity and Workforce Development.
September 24-25, 2008. A live, 8-hour satellite/Internet training program Training for site
coordinators: July 9, 2008. The National Institute of Corrections will host a live, 8-hour interactive
training program specifically designed for individuals working with justice involved women. How do you
respond to a woman leaving prison when she asks: “What type of job should I pursue? How
do I go about getting the job I want? How do I keep my job? Am I the type of person an
employer would want to hire?” Site coordinators/facilitators are responsible for recruiting participants
and duplicating training materials. They must also schedule a training site to accommodate 24 to 32
participants for the September 24-25, 2008, live satellite/Internet broadcast. More information
http://community.nicic.org/files/folders/9514/download.aspx
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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training
4. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting.
July 9, 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.
5. Washington, DC: National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC) Dare to Transform trauma
summit, July 11-12, 2008. Designed to create a learning exchange devoted to trauma-informed
innovation and systems transformation. Dare to Transform will bring together noteworthy experts on
trauma-informed care and transformation across multiple sectors and areas of need
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/nctic/
6. Nashville, TN: National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health: Training
Institutes on Local Systems of Care. July 16-20, 2008. The intent of the Institutes is to provide indepth, practical information on how to develop, operate, and sustain systems of care and how to
provide high-quality, effective clinical interventions and supports within them. For more information,
visit http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/TrainingInstitutes/index2.html.
7. Baltimore, MD: Personal Finance Seminar For Teens. July 16 & July 23, 2008, 7:00 – 9:00pm at
3001 East Drive (Peach Room), 21217, 7:00 – 9:00pm. Presented by MECU (Municipal Employees Credit
Union).Teens will learn the importance of saving money and financial literacy. Participants will also
have an opportunity to open a savings account with MECU. Will need a school or state issued
identification and $5 to open account. Must be over 18 years of age or have a guardian on site.
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NOTEWORTHY
8. Missteps on gangs in Boston. Article in the Boston Globe, Boston.com, June 30, 2008. “Boston
police largely missed brewing gang conflicts and paid scant attention to the steady increase in gang
killings between 2000 and 2006, failures that damaged law enforcement's ability to deal with the
violence that erupted earlier this decade and contributed to the crumbling of the so-called Boston
Miracle, according to a recent study by researchers at the Harvard Kennedy School Government. …..
The Police Department was not the only institution that missed the signs of rising violence. The report
describes missteps and shifting priorities by the Boston TenPoint Coalition, a group of ministers whose
cooperation with law enforcement in the mid-1990s was crucial to a dramatic reduction in homicides
later that decade”. Full article at
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/06/30/report_describes_missteps_on_gangs/?page=
1 The report Losing Faith? Police, Black Churches, and the Resurgence of Youth Violence in Boston
from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University is available at
http://www.hks.harvard.edu/rappaport/downloads/braga_final.pdf.
9. OSI-Baltimore. Audacious Ideas. This week, Joan Weber, Executive Director of Arts Every Day, talks
about the need for arts in schools and shares her ideas for integrating arts into the Baltimore Public
School System. To read her audacious idea and participate in the discussion, visit
www.audaciousideas.org.
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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS
10. Community Collaboratives Addressing Youth Gangs: Interim Findings from the Gang Reduction
Program. This report presents interim findings of the Urban Institute's evaluation of the Gang
Reduction Program (GRP), a $10 million, multi-year, federal initiative to reduce gang crime in Los
Angeles, California; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; North Miami Beach, Florida; and Richmond, Virginia. The
evaluation found substantial variation in collaboration levels among partners in each site, but each site
achieved significant implementation successes. The effects of GRP in each site were mixed, and only
one site, Los Angeles, showed a significant reduction in crime levels. By late 2007, however, three sites
had undertaken significant steps towards sustaining GRP beyond the federal funding period. Report
available at http://www.urban.org/url.cfm?ID=411692.
11. Data Trends Summary: Evidence-based practices. In these two articles, Bruns and colleagues
discuss ways that states are playing a role in the implementation of evidence-based practices for
children with emotional and behavioral problems and their families. The authors find that there is not
a single, clear pathway to the successful adoption of these interventions at the state level. Rather,
states are beginning to implement EBPs in ways consistent with their particular needs, goals and
constraints. http://datatrends.fmhi.usf.edu/summary_151.pdf. Data Trends are produced by the
Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health
Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa.
Bruns, E. J., & Hoagwood, E. K. (2008). State implementation of evidence-based practice for
youths, Pt. I: Responses to the state of the evidence, Journal of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry, 47(4), 369-373.
Bruns, E. J., Hoagwood, E. K., Rivard, J. C., Wotring, J., Marsenich, L., & Carter, B. (2008).
State implementation of evidence-based practice for youths, Pt. II: Recommendations for
research and policy, Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 47(5), 499-504.
12. Youth Governance Can Help Out-Of-School Programs Involve At-Risk Youth. Children and youth
who are the most "at risk" are also the least likely to participate in out-of-school programs. A new Child
Trends brief discusses the benefits of involving at-risk youth in out-of-school time program governance.
It also identifies steps that programs may consider when implementing a youth governance model and
presents recommendations for dealing with potential challenges to implementation,
including: Guidance in establishing clear goals for how youth will be integrated into leadership roles.
Child Trends publication at http://www.childtrends.org/Files//Child_Trends2008_06_18_YouthGovernance.pdf [source: Newsbytes, June 23, 2008
http://www.nassembly.org/nassembly/index.htm]
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RESOURCES
13. State Strategies to Reduce Child and Family Poverty. The National Governors Association Center
for Best Practices recently released a new issue brief focusing on the policies and programs adopted by
state leaders to combat poverty. State Strategies looks at a variety of methods and explores how
states can effectively fight poverty by using these tactics in the combination best suited to the needs
of their constituency. Report at
http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.9123e83a1f6786440ddcbeeb501010a0/?vgnextoid=7ea
a021bf995a110VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD
14. Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP). Mobilizing for Action through
Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) is a community-driven strategic planning tool for improving
community health. Using this Web page, users can access the entire MAPP tool, supplemental
resources, and technical assistance. More information
http://www.naccho.org/topics/infrastructure/MAPP/index.cfm
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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)
15. Reston, VA: 2008 Education Conference: Evidence-Based Practice, Scientifically-Based
Instruction, and Educational Effectiveness. September 5-7, 2008. The 2008 ABA International
Education Conference is a two-day, primarily single-track conference on evidence-based education
focusing on research and applied issues. This event will address the current state of knowledge of
evidence-based practices at the policy, evaluation, and practice levels. More information at
http://www.abainternational.org/educonf/index.asp
16. Ellicott City, MD: 2008 Maryland PBIS Summer Institute. July 21-25, 2008. The PBIS Maryland
Coaches and New Team Training will be held July 21-28 at Turf Valley Resort and Conference Center.
For more information, visit http://www.pbismaryland.org/SI2008/2008SummerInstituteNew.htm icott
17. PBIS Maryland Events http://www.pbismaryland.org/
Baltimore County Returning Team Training, July 16-17, 2008
Central 2 Returning Team Training - July 16-17, 2008
Coaches' Training – July 21, 2008
Elementary New Team Training – July 22-23, 2008
Secondary New Team Training – July 24-25, 2008
Eastern Region Returning Team Training – July 29-30, 2008
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
18. Economics of Treatment and Prevention Services for Drug & Alcohol Abuse. This Funding
Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and alcoholism (NIAAA) encourages Research Project Grant (R01)
applications on the economics of prevention and treatment services for drug and alcohol abuse. Such
research projects might emphasize any of the following subjects: (1) financing and purchasing of drug
and alcohol treatment and prevention services, including studies of health insurance and payment
mechanisms; (2) economic incentives used to improve the quality and economic efficiency of treatment
and prevention services (3) alternative delivery systems and managed care; (4) cost-benefit, costeffectiveness, or cost-utility analyses; (5) service costs, production, and economic efficiency; and (6)
research to develop or improve methods to be used in the economic study of drug and alcohol services.
Applications due September 7, 2011. Full announcement http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pafiles/PA-08-174.html.
19. WHO Foundation- Women Helping Others. The WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others®
nationally supports grass-roots charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children. Grants
are provided to organizations serving women and/or children in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Specific projects and programs addressing health and social service needs are our priority. The
Foundation recognizes the value of new programs created to respond to changing needs and will
consider funding projects of an original or pioneering nature within an existing organization. Deadline:
September 8, 2008. http://whofoundation.org/WHO_Funding.htm
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FOR YOUTH
20. First Step Youth Employment and Training Program. This program is for economically
disadvantaged youth ages 16-18 with barriers such as skill deficiencies, homelessness, offender status
or pregnant/parenting status, who have dropped out of school. Offers pre-employment and career
assessment, GED and basic education classes, counseling, job skill enhancement and placement
services. Contact Lena Thomas 410-521-3800 for more information.
21. Organizations started by kids. The organizations listed here were started and are run by kids.
They had ideas for projects to help their communities and those projects then grew into organizations.
The ages by their names are how old they were when they started their organizations. If you have an
idea about how to help your community and want to find resources to help you get started, visit
http://www.idealist.org/kt/activism.html
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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
22. Baltimore, MD: Volunteers needed - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Baltimore,
Inc. CASA needs dedicated, committed men and women who care about children. No special
background is required; training and supervision are provided by professional staff. CASA volunteers are
appointed by a judge to provide consistent and caring support for an innocent child involved with the
court due to maltreatment. Contact Cindy Griner at 410-244-1465 or admin@casabalt.org for
information, application, and volunteer orientation and training schedules.
http://www.idealist.org/en/volunteeropportunity/149857-11
23. Bethesda, MD: Director of Professional Development & Standards - National Association of
School Psychologists. The National Association of School Psychologists, a 40-year old professional
membership association of 25,500 members, a $6.3 million budget, and a staff of 30 in Bethesda, MD,
seeks a Director of Professional Development and Standards to implement current and help plan the
future needs of professional standards and continuing professional development (CPD). Applicants must
be credentialed school psychologists (NCSP preferred). Further details
http://www.idealist.org/en/job/296018-238
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PREVIOUSLY POSTED EVENTS, CONFERENCES, & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Arlington, VA: The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Conference 2008. July 21–23, 2008. Office of
Justice Programs' National Institute of Justice (NIJ) will hold its annual conference. The conference will
bring together criminal justice scholars, policymakers, and practitioners at the local, state, and federal
levels to share the latest research findings and technology. This year's conference includes a panel on
youth gang research and best practices organized by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention. Other panel topics include commercial sexual exploitation of children, school-based
prevention programs, and bullying. More information and registration at
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/events/nij_conference/welcome.htm.
Washington, DC: National Child Welfare Data and Technology Conference. July 21-23, 2008. This
conference will focus on “Making IT Work: Achieving Safety, Permanency and Well-being for Youth.”
This year’s conference will examine the collection and use of data that influence youth in foster care.
http://www.nrccwdt.org/nrc_conf/pres_2008_outline.html
Washington, DC & Baltimore, MD: Mapping DC & Baltimore Communities Workshop: Intro to GIS and
Community Analysis. July 21 & July 23, 2008. Washington DC workshop will take place on July 21,
2008, 8:30am – 4:30pm and the Baltimore workshop will be held on July 23, 2008, 8:30am – 4:30pm.
More information and registration http://www.urban-research.info/workshops/dc-baltimore-gis.htm.
Chicago, IL: "Sustainable Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning" Training. July 24-25, 2008
and August 14-15, 2008. These workshops are designed to equip school administrators and their teams
with the tools and skills needed to implement high quality, sustainable, evidence-based social and
emotional learning programming that is integrated into all aspects of schooling. If you are interested in
attending one of these workshops, please visit CASEL's website at www.casel.org to download the
registration form.
Portsmouth, NH: International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference, July
27-29, 2008. Presented by The Family Research Laboratory (FRL) & the Crimes Against Children
Research Center (CCRC). Further information at http://www.unh.edu/frl/conferences/2008/
Norfolk, VA: National Council on Juvenile and Family Court Justices Annual Conference. July 2730, 2008. NCJFCJ’s 71st Annual Conference focusing on juvenile and family law topics including custody
and visitation, divorce, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, and substance
abuse. http://www.ncjfcj.org/content/view/1082/315/
Washington, DC: The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) 2008 Data Users Conference.
August 11 – 13, 2008. This free conference is held biennially to bring the latest information on NCHS
data to researchers and other data users from around the country. All of the NCHS data systems will be
represented with informational sessions, hands-on workshops and exhibits. Registration required.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/events/duc2008/duc_announce.htm
Washington, DC: Using the National Household Education Surveys Program (NHES) Database for
Research and Policy Analyses. August 12-14, 2008. The National Center for Education Statistics
within the Institute of Education Sciences is sponsoring a three-day advanced studies seminar on the
use of the National Household Education Surveys Program (NHES) database. The NHES is a valuable
resource for understanding contemporary education issues such as early childhood program
participation, parent and family involvement in education, student participation in after-school
programs and activities, and adult education and lifelong learning.
http://ies.ed.gov/whatsnew/conferences/?id=319
New Orleans, LA: National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention. August
26-28, 2008. More information at
http://www.nationalcac.org/professionals/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=122&Itemid=
118.
Baltimore, MD: National Healthy Homes Festival. September 12-14, 2008 at Druid Hill Park. This
event will bring together national and local community partners, lead and asthma prevention
programs, Healthy Homes organizations, health, housing, and environmental agencies, local
universities, federal, state, and city agencies, and the citizens of Baltimore in an effort to promote the
benefits of Healthy Homes. If you have questions regarding the National Healthy Homes Festival, please
contact Michelle LeDonne, at 410-534-6447 or mledonne@leadsafe.org.
Anaheim, CA: The Magic of Connections National Mentoring Summit. September 18 - 19, 2008. The
purpose of the summit is to invigorate and mobilize the mentoring community, while motivating and
inspiring business and civic leaders to increase their support for mentoring efforts.
https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/default.aspx?EventID=197541
Springfield, IL: 2008 Community Leadership Institute September 21-24, Leadership Seminars
September 25, 2008. In Community Leadership Institutes, participants explore themselves as leaders,
learn current theory and practice of leadership, work on a current leadership challenge and create a
commitment to action. The three available seminars topics include: Culture & Diversity in Leadership,
Leadership – Policy and Sustaining Change, and The Science and Art of Grant Writing for Leadership.
Learn more and register at
http://www.centerforcommunityleadership.com/static/centerforcommunityleadership/institutes.php
Washington DC: GIS: Shaping Global Health - 2008 ESRI Health GIS Conference. September 28October 1, 2008. Share and discuss successful approaches to using geography to improve health care
delivery; public health; and hospital preparedness, research, management, and policy decisions.
http://www.esri.com/events/health/index.html
Washington, DC: 2008 Nonprofit Human Resources Conference: Advancing Mission Through People.
September 28-29, 2008. The 2008 Nonprofit Human Resources Conference is the first of a series of
planned annual events designed to bring together nonprofit human resources practitioners, executives,
thought leaders, and researchers to not only discuss human resources issues of critical importance to
the nonprofit sector, but also to identify resources – human, financial, and programmatic – that will
advance the missions and organizational effectiveness of individual organizations and position the
sector more effectively for the future. National Assembly members will receive a discount on
registration. https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=610038
Washington, DC: Safe Kids Worldwide – 2008 Child Injury Prevention Conference. October 15-18,
2008. For more information, please visit http://www.safekids.org/conference2008/.
Wilmington, DE: The 2008 Nemours Conference on Child Health Promotion: Advocacy, Policy, and
Progress in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity. October 23-24, 2008. Nemours Health & Prevention
Services is bringing together regional and national leaders who are making policy work to create
healthier environments and programs for children and families. More information at
http://www.nemours.org/department/nhps/annual-conference.html.
Hollywood, CA: 2008 It's My Life Conference. October 31 – November 2, 2008. It’s My Life convenes
over 700 participants—youth in foster care, alumni of care, caregivers, practitioners, and advocates—
who share innovative practices designed to guide preparation for adulthood services for youth aging out
of foster care. http://www.casey.org/Resources/Projects/ItsMyLife/
Indianapolis, IN: 5th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association.
November 6-7, 2008. The International Bullying Prevention Association is collaborating with the
Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy and the Indiana Department of Education to bring a national
conference on bullying prevention and research to Indianapolis, Indiana. The conference registration
fees have been greatly reduced to enable an affordable opportunity for all those attending.
Registration and conference information are available at:
http://www.doe.state.in.us/isssa/new_horizons.html and on the International Bullying Prevention
Association website at http://www.stopbullyingworld.org/conference.html.
Indianapolis, IN: The International Bullying Prevention Association is pleased to present our 5th
Annual Conference: Best Practices in Bullying and Violence Prevention. November 6-8, 2008. The
conference will be co-sponsored by the Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy and the Indiana
Department of Education. The conference is designed for school guidance counselors, administrators,
teachers, school health educators, school social workers, school psychologists, school safety specialists,
Safe and Drug-Free Coordinators, school resource officers (SRO's), school attorneys, and law
enforcement working with youth, student service directors, PTA/PTO members, children and family
mental health counselors, school nurses, school board members, parents, extended day/after school
staff, prevention specialists, etc. This conference also welcomes college students.
http://www.stopbullyingworld.org/ and http://www.doe.state.in.us/isssa/ .
Princeton, NJ: Vulnerable Populations in the Juvenile Justice System: A Research and Policy
Conference. November 14, 2008. Conference presented by The Future of Children. This day-long
symposium, co-sponsored by Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School and the Association for Children of
New Jersey, is being held in conjunction with the October, 2008 release of a Future of Children volume
on juvenile justice policy. To RSVP http://www.princeton.edu/prior/events/conferences/november14-2008/index.xml
Baltimore, MD: 10th Annual Youth & College Leadership Summit, "Transforming Youth to Ignite
Change", November 14 - 15, 2008. Presented by New Light Leadership Coalition (NLLC).
http://www.nllc.org/home.html
San Francisco, CA: 2008 Public Education Network (PEN) Annual Conference. November 16-18,
2008. This conference will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the first local education
funds. The conference will center around the legacy, focus and impact of local education funds over
the last 25 years http://www.publiceducation.org/events.asp
Columbia, MD: Maryland’s 2nd Restorative Justice Conference “Opportunities for Impact”.
November 20-21, 2008. Conference goals: To increase the understanding and awareness of the
benefits of using restorative practices and principles; To promote increased use of existing restorative
justice principles, practices, and programs in Maryland; To encourage the establishment of new
restorative efforts throughout Maryland. For further information info@marylandrjconference.org or call
Belinda Reed, MD Chapter, Association for Conflict Resolution 240-338-8159
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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