JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:
ITEMS OF INTEREST
OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBITY; WAGING PEACE
July 22, 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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The Violence Intervention Project (VIP), a Baltimore City violence prevention program will
be part of the CNN Presents, "Black in America" documentary which will air on Wednesday,
July 23, 2008 9:00 pm, EST. This segment is going to be at the end of the show;
approximately 10:50 pm, but please tune in for the entire documentary. News anchor Soledad
O'Brien interviewed Dr. Carnell Cooper as well as former shock trauma patients who, through
this program have been able to turn their lives around. To view more on this documentary,
please visit http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/black.in.america/index.c.html. Learn more
about the VIP at http://www.umm.edu/shocktrauma/vip.htm
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New Light Leadership Coalition, Inc. (NLLC) Summer Gala - "Transforming Youth to
Ignite Change", August 15, 2008, 7:00 – 9:00pm, Radisson Cross Keys, 5100 Falls Rd.,
Baltimore. Keynote speaker Dr. Raymond Winbush, Ph.D., Director, Morgan State
University Institute for Urban Research. Evening to include silent auction, award
presentations, networking, and dinner. Come celebrate and honor Baltimore’s up- andcoming leaders. Tickets $35.00. All proceeds to go to Youth Leadership Development
Program. Tickets at http://www.nllc.org/
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Berlin, MD: Maryland Association of School Resource Officers (MASRO) Safe Schools
Conference. August 11, 2008, 7:30am – 3:30pm. Stephen Decauter High School, 9913
Seahawk Road, Berlin, MD 21811Speakers will discuss Identifying Improvised Explosive Devices
(IEDs), Gang Graffiti, a School Based Law update and a presentation on the WATCHDOGS
program. More information at http://www.masro.com/
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Baltimore, MD: Fusion Summit for Unity and Justice. September 13, 2008, 10:00am2:00pm, 2640 Collective St. Johns Church, 2640 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218.
Featuring over 25 Fusion programs providing direct services and activism opportunities in
Baltimore area communities. Films, Discussions, Workshops, Presentations on: Fiscal
Sponsorship, Cultural Organizing, Collaborative Practices, Juvenile Justice Advocacy, Criminal
Justice Reform, Harm Reduction Service Model, Nonprofit Industrial Complex, Race and the
Criminal Justice Systems, Community Schools 101 and more. Admission is free.
Bowie, MD: Maryland’s Crime Victims’ Resource Center Inc. (MCVRC) 5 th Annual Chocolate Affair.
October 17, 2008, 7:00 – 10:00pm Florian Hall, 13701 Old Jericho Park Road, Bowie. Fundraiser and
auction featuring delicious food and desserts. Your support, attendance, auction purchases and auction
donations will enable MCVRC to continue serving crime victims. MCVRC is a non-profit organization that
provides free support and legal services to victims across Maryland and in federal court from its offices
in Baltimore City and Prince George’s County. Make your reservations now! Just $50 per person. 301952-0063 or 1-877-VICTIM1.
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“Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue. . Sunday, July 27, 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. Baltimore, MD: Walking for a Citywide Agenda.
2. Baltimore, MD: Healing Hearts murder victim families’ network and advocacy groups.
July 31, 2008. 6:30 - 8:30pm,
3. Baltimore, MD: Heal a Woman, Heal a Nation Inc. “Part of the Cure” seminars.
August 2 & September 6, 2008.
4. Philadelphia, PA: Children's Health and the Environment Annual Conference.
September 18-19, 2008
5. Phoenix, AZ: Center for School Mental Health Annual Conference. September 25-27, 2008.
6. Providence, RI: Department of Labor YouthBuild Conference & Site Visit Seminar.
October 21-22, 2008.
7. Baltimore, MD: Alliance for Children and Families 2008 Annual Conference.
October 28-30, 2008.
Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings
8. Baltimore, MD: Personal Finance Seminar For Teens. July 23, 2008
9. Baltimore, MD: Mapping Baltimore Communities Workshop: Intro to GIS and Community Analysis.
July 23, 2008
10. Chicago, IL: "Sustainable Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning" Training.
July 24-25, 2008 and August 14-15, 2008.
11. Portsmouth, NH: International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference,
July 27-29, 2008.
12. Norfolk, VA: National Council on Juvenile and Family Court Justices Annual Conference.
July 27-30, 2008.
13. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore Homeless Youth Initiative (BHYI) – 2008 Forums.
14. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore Neighborhoods: Celebrate National Night Out. August 5, 2008.
15. Washington, DC: The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) 2008 Data Users Conference.
August 11 – 13, 2008.
16. Washington, DC: Using the National Household Education Surveys Program (NHES) Database for
Research and Policy Analyses. August 12-14, 2008.
17. New Orleans, LA: National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention.
August 26-28, 2008.
Noteworthy
18. Information Sought for CDC Review of School Policies on E-Bullying.
19. Filming Underway on American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Adolescent Project.
Reports, Research & Recent Publications
20. The 2008 Fact Sheet on Demographics: Adolescents and Young Adults.
21. Importance of genetics, and genetic-environmental interactions, for understanding adolescent
delinquency and violence.
22. Building on Strength: Positive Youth Development in Juvenile Justice Programs.
23. America’s Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2008.
Resources
24. Project Safe Neighborhoods
25. Boys Town.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
26. Reston, VA: 2008 Education Conference: Evidence-Based Practice, Scientifically-Based
Instruction, and Educational Effectiveness. September 5-7, 2008.
27. PBIS Maryland Events
Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards
28. National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Graduate Research Fellowship.
29. Helping Outreach Programs to Expand (HOPE) Grant Program.
For Youth
30. Drugs 4 Real.
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
31. Chicago, IL: Program Director – CASEL.
32. Baltimore, MD: Coaches for Baltimore City’s Department of Recreation and Parks.
33. Rockville, MD: School Based Mental Health Clinicians - The Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants
and Young Children.
Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training
New Events/Conferences/Training
1. Baltimore, MD: Walking for a Citywide Agenda. Just like last summer, BUILD (Baltimoreans United
in Leadership Development) is “hitting the streets”- walking for our Citywide Agenda. We will need
your support for our Summer Recreation Walks. Please confirm your participation by contacting Gwen
Brown, Administrative Organizer for BUILD at 410-528-0305 or via E-mail at buildiaf@verizon.net
July 23, 2008 5:30-8:00 PM
Westport Academy, 2401 Nevada Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
Neighborhood Walk
July 26, 2008 9:00-11:00 AM
Westport Academy, 2401 Nevada Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
Neighborhood Walk
July 28, 2008 11:00 AM
Corners of Preston and Caroline Streets
All invited to Ribbon Cutting for Nehemiah Homes in the Oliver Community
July 29, 2008 6:00-7:00 PM
Holabird Academy, 1500 Imla Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
Open House for Holabird Academy
July 30, 2008 6:00-8:00 PM
Location to be announced
Neighborhood Walk for the Oliver Community: Zion Baptist Church, Memorial Baptist Church,
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Dr. Bernard Harris Elementary will walk for recreation
opportunities and to determine community issues.
July 31, 2008 6:00-8:00 PM
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School, 800 Poplar Grove Street, Baltimore, MD 21216
Neighborhood Walk
August 6, 2008 6:00-8:00 PM
Holabird Academy, 1500 Imla Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
Neighborhood Walk
2. Baltimore, MD: Healing Hearts murder victim families’ network and advocacy groups. July 31,
2008. 6:30 - 8:30pm, New Life United Methodist Church, Rev. Eric King, 4400 Parkside Dr., Baltimore,
MD 21206. Contact Kimberly Armstrong at 1-800-485-8214, Just4me.diamond@gmail.com or
Bonnita Spikes (443) 472-5258, bspikes1@netzero.com
3. Baltimore, MD: Heal a Woman, Heal a Nation Inc. “Part of the Cure” seminars. August 2 &
September 6, 2008. On August 2nd - "The Ties That Bind" presented by Sister Tracy (Eaddy) Ward. As
women we tend to think that when we go through things we are alone; that no one else could possibly
relate to our story. This interactive workshop is designed to show that though we are seemingly
different, the pages of our books are written in the same script and with the same pen. This workshop
is designed to prove the unwritten fact that "sisters" share a bond that transcends words, a bond that is
encoded in our DNA. On September 6th, "A Sista's Guide to a Healthy Relationship" presented by Sis.
Chanelle Muhammad. Seminars will be held at A Good Book, 2101 Gwynn Oak Ave., Baltimore, MD
21207 from 9:15am- 12:30pm. Cost: $10 per session. More informaiton http://www.partofthecure.org/
or call 443-927-7805.
4. Philadelphia, PA: Children's Health and the Environment Annual Conference. September 18-19,
2008. For more information, please visit
http://www.gwu.edu/%7Emacche/philadelphiaconference08/index.html
5. Phoenix, AZ: Center for School Mental Health Annual Conference. September 25-27, 2008. For
more information, please visit http://csmh.umaryland.edu/conf_meet/AnnualConference/.
6. Providence, RI: Department of Labor YouthBuild Conference & Site Visit Seminar. October 2122, 2008. Courses offered at the conference on October 21: Student Centered Relevant Curriculum
Integrating Academics and Skills Training Achieving High Attendance and Retention. The Site Visit
Seminar - Developing a Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program will be held October 22. More information
http://www.youthbuild.org/site/c.htIRI3PIKoG/b.1223921/k.BD3C/Home.htm
7. Baltimore, MD: Alliance for Children and Families 2008 Annual Conference. October 28-30,
2008. Conference theme: The Power of Purpose, The purpose of Our Power.
http://www.alliance1.org/Conferences/National2008/
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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training
8. Baltimore, MD: Personal Finance Seminar For Teens. 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.
9. Baltimore, MD: Mapping Baltimore Communities Workshop: Intro to GIS and Community Analysis.
July 23, 2008. 8:30am – 4:30pm. More information and registration http://www.urbanresearch.info/workshops/dc-baltimore-gis.htm.
10. 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.
11. 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/
12. Norfolk, VA: National Council on Juvenile and Family Court Justices Annual Conference. July
27-30, 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/
13. 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 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.
14. 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.
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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.
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NOTEWORTHY
18. Information Sought for CDC Review of School Policies on E-Bullying. The U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is conducting a review of
state, district, and school policies related to the use of such technology as cell phone text messaging
and picture taking, blogs, and instant messaging to perpetrate aggression against peers (making
threats, spreading rumors, sending embarrassing photos, etc.) CDC has requested that districts or
schools that have such a policy provide it or the appropriate contact information to Marci Hertz at
mhertz@cdc.gov or 770-488-2547 by August 1, 2008. [source: JuvJust, July 15, 2008
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/]
19. Filming Underway on American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Adolescent Project.
Principle photography has begun on AFSP’s new film project, created specifically to reduce suicide
among middle and high school students. The project consists of two separate 20-minute films that will
include Internet and collateral materials. The first film will give adolescents a recognizable picture of
depression, reduce fears and misconceptions about treatment, and promote help-seeking behavior. A
companion film will educate teachers, other school personnel and parents about the causes of youth
suicide, warning signs and steps they can take to get help for students. Learn more
http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_ID=7CE6CA16-7E90-9BD4CA4A218F42E607F5
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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS
20. The 2008 Fact Sheet on Demographics: Adolescents and Young Adults. This fact sheet contains
the most recent available data on the U.S. adolescent and young adult population (ages 10-24) through
2006. Highlights trends and presents data on racial and ethnic make-up, poverty rates, family structure
types, school-enrollment rates, the median age of first marriage, and
childbearing among unmarried young adult females. The fact sheet is available at
http://nahic.ucsf.edu/download.php?f=/downloads/Demographics08.pdf. [source: MCH Alert July 18,
2008, http://www.mchlibrary.info/alert/archives.html ]
21. Importance of genetics, and genetic-environmental interactions for understanding adolescent
delinquency and violence. A recent study published in the August issue of the American Sociological
Review, indicates that variations in three genes are associated with males who grow up to become
more violent than others. Further, the researchers found that genetic effects interact with family
processes, school processes, and peer networks. Citation: Guo, Guang; Roettger, Michael E.; Cai,
Tianji. The Integration of Genetic Propensities into Social-Control Models of Delinquency and Violence among Male Youths.
American Sociological Review, Volume 73, Number 4, August 2008, pp. 543-568(26).
22. Building on Strength: Positive Youth Development in Juvenile Justice Programs. This report
from Chapin Hall describes the results of an exploratory study of juvenile justice programs where
managers and practitioners are attempting to build youth interventions with strength-based, positive
youth development principles. Full report at
http://www.chapinhall.org/article_abstract.aspx?ar=1471
23. America’s Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2008. The Federal
Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics has released "America's Children in Brief: Key National
Indicators of Well-Being, 2008." The report addresses such topics as family and social environment,
economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education, and
health. http://www.childstats.gov/pubs/index.asp [source: JUVJUST July 16, 2008
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov]
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RESOURCES
24. Project Safe Neighborhoods. Project Safe Neighborhoods is a nationwide commitment to reduce
gun violence by networking existing local programs that target gun crime and providing these programs
with additional tools necessary to be successful. The goal is to take a hard line against gun criminals
through every available means in an effort to make our streets and communities safer.
http://www.psn.gov/default.aspx
25. Boys Town. Boys Town offers children and families services in their own homes, or, when
necessary, family-like out-of-home services to children with special treatment needs. Boys Town works
with communities and schools in order to meet the growing and more diverse needs of today’s children
and families. Boys Town also offers a hotline. Learn more http://www.boystown.org/home.asp
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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)
26. 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
27. PBIS Maryland Events http://www.pbismaryland.org/
Secondary New Team Training – July 24-25, 2008
Eastern Region Returning Team Training – July 29-30, 2008
Baltimore City New Team Training – August 5-6, 2008
Baltimore City Returning Team Training – August 6-7, 2008
SWIS Facilitator Training – September 16-18, 2008
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
28. National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Graduate Research Fellowship. NIJ’s Graduate Research
Fellowship Program is an annual program that provides assistance to universities for dissertation
research support to outstanding doctoral students undertaking independent research on issues related
to crime and justice. Applications due November 21, 2008.
29. Helping Outreach Programs to Expand (HOPE) Grant Program. The U.S. Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime will provide up to $10,000 each to grassroots
community- and faith-based victim service organizations and coalitions to help them improve their
outreach and services to crime victims, through support of program development, networking, coalition
building, and service delivery. Funds may be used to develop program literature, train advocates,
produce a newsletter, support victim outreach efforts, and recruit volunteers.
http://www.ovc.gov/fund/expandingoutreach/welcome.html
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FOR YOUTH
30. Drugs 4 Real. Drugs 4 Real is a web-based alcohol and drug prevention program designed for
students ages 11-14. Drugs4Real teaches adolescents about the influence of alcohol and other drugs
through engaging graphics, animation, sound, and video. Four main substance use areas are covered in
Drugs4Real: Drug Basics, Tobacco, Alcohol, and Marijuana. Each area is introduced by a teen video host
and includes facts about the specific topic as well as interactive games, animation, and video-based
skill-building activities. All features are self-directed and tailored: Users can choose content based on
their experiences with personal, friend, or family substance use. Teens learn different types of coping
strategies and are encouraged to reflect upon which might work best for them. Visit the website
http://www.drugs4real.com/portal.aspx?AcceptsCookies=no [source: OSDFS Prevention News Bulletin,
July 16, 2008 http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osdfs/index.html ]
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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
31. Chicago, IL: Program Director – CASEL. The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional
Learning (CASEL), is accepting applications for Program Director. The CASEL Program Director will be a
senior-level, inspirational, and visionary manager responsible for the development and oversight of
CASEL’s Program Department, which is charged with guiding districts, states and countries to
systematically and broadly implement and sustain evidence-based SEL programming. More information
http://www.casel.org/about/jobs.php#pd
32. Baltimore, MD: Coaches for Baltimore City’s Department of Recreation and Parks. Sports teams
are getting into the season with great sports like baseball, basketball, football, tennis and soccer.
What better way to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle than becoming a sports coach for an
organized sports league? Baltimore City's Department of Recreation and Parks "Youth and Adults Sports"
Division offers a variety of year-round sports programs to fit your interests. For more information,
please contact Mr. Bob Wall directly in the Youth and Adult Sports Division at (410) 396-613. Some
knowledge of rules of the sport required. Experience in coaching preferred for Senior Coaches. Junior
coaches work with a Senior Coach and can move up to Senior Coach when they reach age 18. Ask about
coach certification through Rec and Parks. Must have availability after school and on the weekends.
[source: SOURCE Weekly July 15, 2008 http://www.jhsph.edu/source]
33. Rockville, MD: School Based Mental Health Clinicians - The Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants
and Young Children. The Lourie Center Therapeutic School of The Reginald S. Lourie Center is looking
for full time school based mental health clinicians to work in a school setting with young emotionally
disturbed children. Our school is a small, non-profit therapeutic elementary special education school in
Rockville, MD serving young children impacted by trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, Asperger’s
syndrome and other social-emotional difficulties. Further details http://www.idealist.org/en/job/299123148
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PREVIOUSLY POSTED EVENTS, CONFERENCES, & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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
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
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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