JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:
WAGING PEACE
ITEMS OF INTEREST
March 5, 2008
Of Special Note
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On Monday, the Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence, Baltimore Substance Abuse
Services, Inc. and several other programs convened a symposium: Substance Abuse
Prevention, Treatment and Recovery: Not Whether But How! The presentations and
discussions pointed out interrelationships of violence and drugs. There was consensus that
many existing programs would have outcomes improved if linkages with other programs were
easier. What became clear in the discussions is that we are underutilizing our assets,
particularly individuals in recovery, ex-offenders, youth, and that we need to better support
the many individuals helping their friends and neighbors. All agreed that the situation is
change in Baltimore but that many more would benefit if we had fewer silos.
Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board
Meeting. March 10, 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.
Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute Grant Writing Workshop. April 4,
2008, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Anna Baetjer Room (W1030) Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615
N. Wolfe Street. At this workshop you will learn: The elements of a successful grant, How to
prepare and justify a budget, To critique grants so as to prepare stronger proposals, The seven
deadly sins of grant writing. This workshop will be taught by Robert Wm. Blum, MD, MPH, PhD,
William H. Gates, Sr. Professor and Chair of the Department of Population, Family and
Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Director of the
Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute. There is a $10.00 fee to attend the workshop. RSVP to
Ebony Pittman at epittman@jhsph.edu or 410-502-6155 by Friday, March 28th. Learn more
about the Urban Health Institute at http://www.jhsph.edu/urbanhealth/
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Youth Gang Symposium. On June 23–26, 2008, the OJJDP Youth Gang Symposium will be held
in Atlanta, GA. The theme is “Partnering to Prevent Gang Violence: From Faith-Based and
Community Organizations to Law Enforcement.” The conference will feature focused
workshops to enhance efforts by law enforcement, school personnel, faith-based and
community organizations, policymakers, youth serving agencies, and others who are working
together to combat youth gang issues. More information at http://www.gangsymposium.org/.
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“Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue. Sunday, March 9, 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: brotherbey@foxo.org and info@foxo.org or call 410262-4456.
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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. Web conference: Dads in the Mix: The Future of Responsible Fatherhood Initiatives.
March 19, 2008
2. Quincy, MA: The 2nd Annual Academic and Health Policy Conference on Correctional Health.
March 27-28, 2008.
3. Aurora, CO: The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Correctional Leadership Development
training program. May 13-23, 2008.
Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings
4. Jacksonville, FL: American Psychology-Law Society 2008 Annual Conference. March 5-8, 2008
5. Chicago, IL: Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) Biennial Meeting. March 6-9, 2008
6. Portland, OR: Responding to School Violence. March 11-12, 2008
Noteworthy
7. Senate Launches National Service Congressional Caucus
8. Open Society Institute- Baltimore Community Fellow featured at 2007 CNN Hero
Reports, Research & Recent Publications
9. A list of recent publications compiled by SafetyLit.
10. School Safety CD-ROMs Available from National Law Enforcement and Corrections
Technology Center (NLECTC)
Resources
11. Two new resources from the Finance Project’s Youth Programs Resource Center
12. Maryland Community Services Locator Website
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
13. PBIS Maryland Events
14. Chicago, IL: 5th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. March 27-29, 2008
Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards
15. Reclaiming Futures: Communities Helping Teens Overcome Drugs, Alcohol and Crime
16. Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Targeted Areas of Need
17. Partnerships in Character Education Program.
For Youth
18. Grants available for youth-led community organizing projects
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
19. Baltimore, MD: Program Assistant – Open Society Institute- Baltimore
20. Princeton, NJ: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – Program Associate
Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training
New Events/Conferences/Training
1. Web conference: Dads in the Mix: The Future of Responsible Fatherhood Initiatives. March 19,
2008, 1:00pm EST. A growing body of research documents ways children benefit when they have
engaged fathers, including better school performance, reduced substance abuse, less crime and
delinquency, fewer emotional and other behavioral problems, and less risk of abuse or neglect. Federal
initiatives have helped states create a broad array of programs that actively engage fathers in the lives
of their families. This web conference will analyze fatherhood research and programming as part of a
broader movement to strengthen families. Panelists will also discuss promising strategies that some
states are implementing to increase father involvement, and the potential for expanding and improving
programs as new and continuing funding sources become available. More information and registration
at http://www.about.chapinhall.org/conferences/governing/conference.html.
2. Quincy, MA: The 2nd Annual Academic and Health Policy Conference on Correctional Health.
“Linking Best Practices to Best Evidence”. March 27-28, 2008. More information at
http://www.umassmed.edu/Correctional_Health_Conf/index.aspx.
3. Aurora, CO: The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Correctional Leadership Development
training program. May 13-23, 2008. The 70-hour blended delivery course is intended for juvenile
justice senior-level leaders, such as facility superintendents, juvenile detention facility
superintendents, and senior probation and parole supervisors. Deputies of these leaders will be
considered if recommended by their chief executive officer. There is no registration fee for this
training, and the cost of air travel, lodging, and meals are also covered for selected participants. The
application deadline is March 7, 2008. To access additional information about the OJJDP/NIC
Correctional Leadership Development training program, including an application form, visit
http://community.nicic.org/blogs/training/archive/2008/02/11/juvenile-justice-leadership-trainingopportunity-now-available.aspx. [source: JuvJust http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/]
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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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
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NOTEWORTHY
7. Senate Launches National Service Congressional Caucus. On February 12, 2008, Senator
Christopher Dodd (D-CT) and Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) announced a newly formed National Service
Congressional Caucus in the Senate. The National Service Congressional Caucus is a bipartisan group
that supports the vital role service programs play in strengthening communities across America by
raising awareness of national service and expanding service opportunities for all Americans, which
inlcude AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America, and Senior Corps. More information at
http://www.voicesforservice.org/legis_nscc.htm. [source: Newsbytes, February 29, 2008
http://www.nassembly.org/nassembly/index.htm]
8. Open Society Institute- Baltimore Community Fellow featured at 2007 CNN Hero. Galen Sampson,
a current Open Society Institute Baltimore Community Fellows, has been selected as a 2007 CNN Hero.
The CNN Heroes Program showcases examples of ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary
deeds around the world--in 2007, CNN viewers in 80 countries nominated more than 7,000 individuals
for this honor. Three videos about Galen and his “Chefs in the Making” apprenticeship program for
people in transition from incarceration and addiction will be aired over the next several weeks on CNN
programs and will appear on the CNN website. Also featured in these pieces are Bridget Sampson, his
business partner and wife (who also served as an OSI-Baltimore Community Fellow), and kitchen
manager Tyrone Lewis. View videos at
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2008/02/21/heroes.galen.sampson.cnn?iref=videosearch ,
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2008/02/21/heroes.galen.bridget.chefs.cnn?iref=videosear
ch, and http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2008/02/21/heroes.tyrone.lewis.cnn [source: OSI
Baltimore http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore]
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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS
9. A list of recent publications compiled by SafetyLit. Mach 3, 2008. Volume 11, Number 9. SafetyLit
is a free service of the Center for Injury Prevention Policy and Practice at San Diego State University in
collaboration with the World Health Organization. Abstracts available at
http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.home.
Experimental study of the differential effects of playing versus watching violent video
games on children's aggressive behavior. Polman H, de Castro BO, van Aken MA. Aggressive
Behav 2007; ePub
Links between parental psychological violence, other family disturbances, and children's
adjustment.- Gagné MH, Drapeau S, Melançon C, Saint-Jacques MC, Lépine R. Fam Process
2007; 46(4): 523-42.
Nurturing hostile environments: the problem of schoo- Fredland NM. Fam Community Health;
2008; 31(Suppl 1):S32-41.
Review of research on child maltreatment and violence in you- Maas C, Herrenkohl TI,
Sousa, C. Trauma, Violence Abuse. 2008; 9(1);56-67.
Sex and race differences in mental health symptoms in juvenile justice: The MAYSI-2
national meta-analysis. Vincent, GM, Grisso, Terry, A., Banks, S. J Am Acad Child Adolesc
Psychiatry. 2008:epub.
10. School Safety CD-ROMs Available from National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology
Center (NLECTC). Law enforcement agencies and school systems can now obtain three important
school safety programs at no cost on one CD-ROM. To obtain copies of the School Safety CD-ROM,
contact NLECTC-Southeast at 800-292-4385 or contact the Rural Law Enforcement and Corrections
Technology Center at 866-RURAL LE (866-787-2553). For more information about these projects contact
Program Manager Mike O'Shea at the National Institute of Justice, Michael.Oshea@usdoj.gov [source:
Center for Youth, School, and Citizen Preparedness http://www.citizenpreparedness.org/]
A Critical Incident: What to do in the First 20 Minutes, developed by the North Carolina
Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, takes users through a scenario
involving a shooter in a high school. Viewers see the school's response and how it implements
its plan. At the scenario's end, discussion questions allow them to discuss what went right,
what went wrong, and how they can use the lessons learned to improve their own critical
incident plans.
School Crime Operations Package (School COP), has been an extremely popular software
program that enables school resource officers (SROs), SRO supervisors, school administrators,
and security officers to enter a daily log of incidents, display incidents involving a particular
student quickly (valuable for meetings with parents or students), and produce graphics showing
school "hot spots" or year-to-year trends, which can help solve problems and communicate
issues at school meetings. For example, a map can show where bullying incidents have
occurred on a school campus. School COP can also provide evidence of activities undertaken or
problems solved, which can help persuade a school board to continue funding an SRO program.
School Safety Plan Generator, an NIJ-developed software program, allows law enforcement
personnel to create a document that serves as a foundation for preparing schools for violent
critical incidents and as a reference guide for information needs during a critical incident. The
software, created as a result of input from the members of NIJ's NLECTC System and the School
Safety Technology Working Group, allows users to answer questions about a particular school
and use the information to set up a profile that includes demographics, members of the critical
incident planning team and their roles and responsibilities, emergency locations, supplies and
equipment on hand, and critical lines of communication.
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RESOURCES
11. Two new resources from the Finance Project’s Youth Programs Resource Center
http://www.financeproject.org/index.cfm
Financing and Sustaining Out-of-School Time Programs in Rural Communities. Leaders of
rural out-of-school time programs need to act strategically to ensure the long-term success of
their initiatives. This brief describes the funding landscape and highlights the unique resource
challenges confronting rural out-of-school time programs. It also describes various public and
private resources that can support out-of-school time programming and identifies effective
strategies that can be used by program leaders to create sustainable approaches to their work.
This publication is available online at:
http://www.financeproject.org/publications/OSTRuralYouth.pdf
Using CDBG to Support Community-Based Youth Programs. This brief aims to provide
policymakers, stakeholders, community leaders, and program developers working in or with
community-based youth programs with a basic understanding of how the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) is structured, how community-based youth programs fit into
CDBG purposes and activities, and how communities nationwide are using CDBG to support
youth initiatives. This publication is available online at:
http://www.financeproject.org/publications/CDBGyouthprograms.pdf
12. Maryland Community Services Locator Website. The University of Maryland's Center for Substance
Abuse Research (CESAR) has created a new community services locator website. The MDCSL at
www.mdcsl.org was created to help Maryland service providers and the general public more easily
access local programs and resources. The current website includes listings of substance abuse
treatment and prevention programs, Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous meeting lists, Buprenorphine
certified physicians, housing services, job readiness resources, parole and probation offices, public
schools, and victim services, searchable by proximity to a given address. In the future, the MDCSL's
program service listings will be expanded to include other community services, including health/mental
health services, emergency food assistance, HIV/AIDS resources and more! For more information,
contact the University of Maryland at mdcsl@cesar.umd.edu. [source: The Rawlings-Blake Roll Call:
Council President's Newsletter #53]
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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)
13. PBIS Maryland Events http://www.pbismaryland.org/
SWIS Facilitator Training – March 18-20, 2008
Training of Trainers – May 27-29, 2008
14. 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
15. Reclaiming Futures: Communities Helping Teens Overcome Drugs, Alcohol and Crime. A new
national dissemination program supported by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to the
national program office of Reclaiming Futures will spread this proven approach to
additional communities through a learning collaborative that shares resources, improves data collection
and utilization, and promotes new standards of practice. Proposal deadline: April 1, 2008. More
information at http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19852&c=EMC-FA144.
16. Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Targeted Areas of Need. The
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment is
accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2008 Targeted Capacity Expansion grants. This program is
designed to address gaps in treatment capacity by supporting rapid and strategic responses to demands
for substance abuse (including alcohol and drug) treatment services in communities with serious,
emerging drug problems as well as communities with innovative solutions to unmet needs. The purpose
of this program is to expand and or/enhance the community’s ability to provide a comprehensive,
integrated, and community-based response to a targeted, well-documented substance abuse treatment
capacity problem and/or improve the quality and intensity of services. Applications due April 18, 2008.
Full announcement at http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2008/ti_08_005.aspx
17. Partnerships in Character Education Program. The grants will support the development and
implementation or expansion of character education programs that can be integrated into classroom
instruction and that are consistent with State academic content standards. Application deadline: March
31, 2008. Offered by U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools. More
information at http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2008-1/022108b.html.
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FOR YOUTH
18. Grants available for youth-led community organizing projects. Offered by Youth As Resources,
Baltimore’s youth-led grant making organization, youth (up to age 21) in Baltimore City and County
who want to put their community building ideas into action are invited to apply for funding. Grants
range from $500 - $3,500 and are available for community organizing projects that are created and
carried out by young people. Grant seeker workshops are being offered on March 15 th at 10:30am and
March 19th at 5:00pm. Applicants are required to attend one of the two workshops and must be
represented by one or two youth and no more than one optional adult. Application deadline is on
Friday, April 18. To sign up for a workshop and/or for more information, please call (410) 576-9551.
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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
19. Baltimore, MD: Program Assistant – Open Society Institute- Baltimore. OSI-Baltimore seeks a
college student to fill a paid part-time office assistant position to provide general program assistance
to the Director of Community Fellowships and Initiatives. The assistant will coordinate opportunities
for fellows to come together as well as provide administrative support to the recruitment process.
Position is part-time (19 hours) at $11 per hour. To apply for the position, please send a cover letter
with resume and a list of three references to: Human Resources, OSI-Baltimore, 201 N. Charles Street,
Suite 1300, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore
20. Princeton, NJ: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – Program Associate. The program associate is
a professional staff member who will work with members of the Public Health Team to facilitate and
support the work of the team by conducting project and related research; working with key experts,
grantees, and applicants to develop strategies and action plans to fulfill the team's objective; and
assisting in designing and implementing new initiatives, evaluating proposals, and monitoring programs
and grants. Application deadline: March 31, 2008. More information at
http://www.rwjf.org/about/jobdetail.jsp?id=10109
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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: April 7, 2008; April 21, 2008; May 26, 2008; June 9, 2008; June 22, 2008;
July 09, 2008
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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March 26, 2008 at 3:00 pm Eastern: "Recovery Community Centers Part 2"
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/
Philadelphia, PA: Accessing and Sustaining Resources for Community & Faith-Based Organizations.
March 19-20, 2008. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will conduct
this conferences designed to assist community and faith-based organizations in building and sustaining
financial security for their efforts on behalf of youth. To obtain further information about these
conferences and register online, visit http://www.sei2003.com/ojjdp.
Baltimore, MD: Book signing - Kimberly Armstrong. March 22, 2008, 3:30pm at New Life United
Methodist Church, 4400 Parkside Drive, Baltimore, MD 21206. Co-author of The Christian Woman's
Guide for Personal Success, Kimberly Armstrong is hosting her first book signing. Ms. Armstrong has an
amazing story to share of how she turned the tragedy into triumph in the death of her son. For more
details, please visit http://www.kimberlyarmstrong.blogspot.com/
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.
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
Denver, CO: School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) National Conference. April 3-5,
2008. For more information, visit www.sswaa.org/index.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
Cambridge, MA: Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation's State-of-the-Science Conference, "From
Innovations to Practice: The Promise and Challenge of Recovery for All". April 14-15, 2008. Come
together with experts in transformation for the field of mental health, with over 90 presenters covering
what you need to know to shift your agency, program and workforce to a recovery orientation. See the
complete list of presentations at http://www.bu.edu/cpr/conference/boston/.
Check out the agenda at http://www.bu.edu/cpr/conference/agenda/ and the find out how the
conference will be bringing people together to meet the promise and challenge of achieving recovery
for all!
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
Washington, DC: Investing in Our Children: Emerging Reforms in Juvenile Justice. April 25-29,
2008. Learn about emerging reform efforts in juvenile justice. The conference will emphasize
significant juvenile justice and delinquency prevention reform efforts at the local, state and federal
government level, as well as models of public/private partnerships to enhance systems of care.
http://www.juvjustice.org/conference_5.html
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/
Adelphi, MD & Washington, DC: 8th Annual Jerry Lee Crime Prevention Symposium – Systematic
Evidence on What Works in Crime and Justice. May 5-6, 2008. The first day will at 1:00 p.m. at the
University of Maryland Inn & Conference Center, located in Adelphi, Maryland. The focus of this portion
of the Symposium is on methodological issues of random assignment and meta-analysis. It will include
five presentations addressing the methodological issues of evidence, evaluation, and systematic
reviews. The second day will begin at 8:30 a.m. in Washington, DC. The focus of this portion of the
Symposium is on presentations of research results on two key criminal justice topics—second responder
programs for family abuse and early childhood family programs. Presentations will be followed by
reactions from panels of leading practitioners and policymakers. The second day also features a
roundtable discussion pertaining to advancing evidence-based policy. Further details and online
registration at http://www.ccjs.umd.edu/ccjg/.
Washington, DC: 7th Annual Afterschool for All Challenge. May 13-14, 2008. The Afterschool for All
Challenge will bring together afterschool staff, administrators, advocates and youth from all over the
country. Further information at http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/challenge_2008.cfm.
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.
Washington, DC: Mental Health America 2008 Annual Conference & National Mental Health
Promotion and Prevention Summit. June 4-7, 2008. More information at
http://www.nmha.org/go/conference/
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/.
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/.
Denver, CO: National Area Health Education Center Organization 2008 Conference: Moving
Mountains to Overcome Health Disparities. June 28-July1, 2008. For more information, please visit
http://www.nationalahec.org/home/index.asp.
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/
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.
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. Coming Soon:
Session proposals, conference and hotel registration information will be posted at
http://www.stopbullyingworld.org/ and http://www.doe.state.in.us/isssa/ .
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