JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:
ITEMS OF INTEREST
OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBITY; WAGING PEACE
September 9, 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.

TONIGHT! Baltimore, MD: Moving Walls 12 Reception and Panel Discussion. Reception and
Panel Discussion: September 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Panel discussion begins at 7:00 p.m. The
James E. Lewis Museum of Art at the Murphy Fine Arts Center. Kike Arnal’s photography series
In the Shadows of Power: Poverty in Washington DC, part of Open Society Institute’s Moving
Walls 12, anchors an exhibition made more powerful by images by eight Baltimore
photographers, who deliberately reacted to Arnal’s work by photographing an array of issues
including homelessness, crime, class disparity, prostitution, and other urban problems. Moving
walls http://www.soros.org/initiatives/photography/movingwalls is an ongoing series of
photography exhibitions addressing social justice issues. The Open Society Institute curates and
organizes these traveling shows to enlighten and engage, challenge and inspire. Moving Walls is
coordinated for Open Society Institute in Baltimore by Art on Purpose, using art to bring people
together around issues and ideas. The Moving Walls 12 exhibit runs from September 2-14. More
information at http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore/events/movingwalls12_20080821

Baltimore, MD: On September 24th and 25th 2008 from 9 AM-2 PM the Johns Hopkins Center
for the Prevention of Youth Violence is hosting a live and interactive training program for
individuals working with justice involved women. The National Institute of Corrections will
present “Women and Work-Gender Responsivity and Workforce Development”. During this
training participants will have an opportunity to engage in a national dialogue regarding
emerging knowledge specific to justice involved women, and career theories and practices that
help improve outcomes for women. This training includes the review of policies and procedures
that have a direct impact on women and their reentry efforts; as well as, the review of various
assessment tools and instruments that support employment attainment and retainment.
Discussion topics will include: emerging practices on the risks and needs of women,
intervention strategies and case management models; career theories and assessments tools,
collaborative relationships that support effective re-entry, and a “4th hour” action plan to
integrate and expand upon the information presented. Professionals working with justice
involved women and at all levels of adult and juvenile corrections including detention centers,
pretrial, probation, parole, jails, prisons, halfway houses, One-Stops, and faith-based and
community organizations, managers and program administrators are strongly encouraged to
attend. This training will be held at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, the Anna
Baejter Room. To attend, please RSPV by Friday September 19th 2008 to Sara Hassan via Email sohassa@jhsph.edu or Phone 410-502-8067.

Radio series explores attendance, truancy in Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS).
WEAA 88.9 FM is airing a 12-part series this fall called "Not Present or Accounted For: The
Attendance Crisis in Baltimore Schools." The series was funded by a grant from the Open
Society Institute-Baltimore and produced by former Sun reporter Melody Simmons. The series is
running through November and airing four times daily: Monday through Friday at 11:35 a.m.,
2:35 p.m., 7:28 p.m. and 9:50 p.m., and at 8:35 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. In addition to
the radio reports, more interviews are scheduled to be available for download on the station's
Web site
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/weaa/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=135545
5, which organizers say will contain a weekly blog called Hall Pass to expand on the
issues. From Sara Neufeld Baltimore Sun Education Blog sara.neufeld@baltsun.com

Family League of Baltimore City seeking Executive Director. The Family League of Baltimore
City is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health and wellbeing
of Baltimore’s children, youth, and families by initiating and building collaborative and
strategic partnerships. As the critical leader in achieving the mission of the organization, the
Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and will determine and assure
successful implementation of the strategic plan of the Family League. The successful candidate
has overall responsibility for strategic and financial planning and implementation of all
projects, programs, and other initiatives of the Family League. The ideal candidate will serve
as an avid fundraiser, proactively promoting programs that enhance the lives of City children,
youth, and families. The full announcement can be found at
http://www.flbcinc.org/au/openings.aspx.

Baltimore, MD: Fusion Open House and Neighborhood Cookout. September 13, 2008,
10:00am – 2:00pm, 2640 Space at St John's Church - 2640 St Paul Street, Baltimore MD 21218.
Meet representatives from many of Fusion's grassroots projects at their tables and displays.
Our programs include some of the city's most committed and inspired agents for progress in the
criminal justice system, urban sustainability, harm reduction, and community-building
through arts and education. Learn about their work and the support structure that Fusion
provides through workshops, presentations, and performances. Find out how you can
contribute through volunteering, funding, and more! Admission is FREE to the event and all
workshops and performances. Learn more about Fusion http://www.fusiongroup.org/

“Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue. September 14, 2008 2:00-4:00 p.m. Brother Bey, the
founder of the Fraternal Order of X-Offenders, 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
hhtp://www.foxo.us or email Brother Bey at thinkingisdestiny@yahoo.com or
brotherbey@foxo.us or call 410-262-4456. Information about the new FOXO training DVD: The
Psychology and Sociology of Criminology also is available on the website http://foxo.us/

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: Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City Community Justice Series:
Community Justice – Juvenile Delinquency.
2. Piscataway, NJ: "Liberation Based Healing: Just Therapy for a Just Society" Conference.
October 3, 2008
3. Baltimore, MD: Healing Hearts Murder Victim Families Network & Advocacy Groups.
September 18, 2008
4. Reno, NV: Juvenile Probation and Justice Management Conference. October 5-8, 2008.
5. Ocean City, MD: Maryland Crime Prevention Association Conference. October 13-16, 2008
Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings
6. September is Suicide Prevention Month.
7. Baltimore, MD: The 3rd Annual Girls & Aggression Conference: Unmasking the Hurt that Girl’s
Hide Behind Professional Development Conference. September 10, 2008
8. Baltimore, MD: Youth as Resources (YAR) Open House (General Overview).
September 10, 2008
9. Baltimore, MD: National Healthy Homes Festival. September 12-14, 2008
10. San Diego, CA: 13th International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma: Promoting
Peace. Integrating Practice, Research, and Policy. September 12-17, 2008
11. Baltimore, MD: It’s All About The Children Day, September 13, 2008
12. Baltimore, MD: Fusion Summit for Unity and Justice. September 13, 2008
13. Tampa, FL: 3rd National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery.
September 15–17, 2008
14. Step up for Kids Day. September 16, 2008
15. Lincoln, NE: Providing Culturally Competent Services to Victims of Crime.
September 16-18, 2008
16. Philadelphia, PA: Children's Health and the Environment Annual Conference.
September 18-19, 2008
17. Anaheim, CA: The Magic of Connections National Mentoring Summit. September 18 - 19, 2008.
18. Washington, DC: The Progressive Life Center 25 year Anniversary celebration.
September 20, 2008
19. Springfield, IL: 2008 Community Leadership Institute September 21-24, Leadership Seminars
September 25, 2008
20. Minneapolis, MN: Sixth National Conference on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse
Populations. September 21-24, 2008
Noteworthy
21. Community Conferencing Center 10th Anniversary Skills Auction.
22. Not Present or Accounted For: The Attendance Crisis in Baltimore Schools radio series.
Reports, Research & Recent Publications
23. Positive Parenting and Early Puberty in Girls: Protective Effects Against Aggressive Behavior
24. What is Complementary Learning?
Resources
25. Materials from The Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (CFBCI).
26. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases tips for parents and educators on
electronic media and youth violence.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
27. PBIS Maryland Standards and Protocols
28. PBIS Maryland
Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards
29. The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund.
30. Maryland small grants program.
For Youth
31. Northeast Youth Football Association registration.
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
32. Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT)
33. Alexandria, VA: Director - MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership.
Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training
New Events/Conferences/Training
1. Baltimore, MD: Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City Community Justice Series:
Community Justice – Juvenile Delinquency. Baltimore City is experiencing an increase in juvenile
violence, negatively impacting our communities and schools. Citizens are more interested than ever in
juvenile issues. From September to January, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City
invites you to attend a 4 part series titled “Community Justice: Juvenile Delinquency.” This year’s
focus will be on the Juvenile Justice System, Juvenile Delinquency Trends and Prevention/Intervention
Resources. All four forums will be open to the public. All forums will be held from 6:00 - 8:00pm at
UMB Biopark Auditorium at the University of Maryland Baltimore, 800 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore,
Maryland. Please R.S.V.P. by September 12, 2008 to Crystal Smith 410.878.8472 or
Csmith@stattorney.org
September 17, 2008 - How the Juvenile Justice System Works
October 15, 2008 - Juvenile Delinquency Trends
November 12, 2008 - Juvenile Prevention and Intervention Resources
January 7, 2009 - Community Engagement – Next Steps
2. Piscataway, NJ: "Liberation Based Healing: Just Therapy for a Just Society" Conference. October
3, 2008. 8:30am – 5:00pm. Rutgers University Busch Student Center 604 Bartholomew Rd. For more
information contact: Rhea V. Almeida, PhD Institute for Family Services, 3 Clyde Road, suite 101,
Somerset, NJ 08873 WeCare4UIFS@aol.com
3. Baltimore, MD: Healing Hearts Murder Victim Families Network & Advocacy Groups. September
18, 2008. 6:30 – 8:00pm. New Life United Methodist Church, 4400 Parkside Dr. Baltimore, MD. 21206.
For more information, contact Kimberly Armstrong-Hughes (443) 845-3116, e-mail
just4me.diamond@gmail.com or Bonnita Spikes (240) 676-2542
4. Reno, NV: Juvenile Probation and Justice Management Conference. October 5-8, 2008. The
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges will hold its annual Juvenile Probation and Justice
Management Conference. Under the theme "What Works? Evidence-Based Practice," sessions will
address such topics as motivational interviewing and multi-systemic therapy. To obtain further information
and register online, visit http://www.ncjfcj.org/content/view/1126/315/ [source: JUVJUST, September 3,
2008]
5. Ocean City, MD: Maryland Crime Prevention Association Conference. October 13-16, 2008. More
information http://www.mdcrimeprevention.org/Conference_Info.htm
Back To Top
Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training
6. September is Suicide Prevention Month. Find events in the Suicide Prevention Resource Center
(SPRC) Online Calendar
http://www.sprc.org/featured_resources/trainingandevents/calendar/index.asp. Download a kit for
Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 7-13) at http://suicidology.org/associations/1045/files/Kit2008.pdf.
Learn about World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10) and download flyers in multiple languages
http://iasp.info/wspd/index.php. Learn about Stop a Suicide Day (Sept. 13) at
http://stopasuicide.org/.
7. Baltimore, MD: The 3rd Annual Girls & Aggression Conference: Unmasking the Hurt that Girl’s
Hide Behind Professional Development Conference. September 10, 2008, 8:30am - 4:30 pm. Loyola
College Graduate Conference Center 8890 McGaw Road, Columbia, MD 21045. The conference is
designed to provide parents, teachers, social workers and clergy with strategies designed to support
positive female development as well as address anger and rage among girls. Training is $100.00. CEU's,
training certificates, breakfast & lunch. . Urban Leadership Institute announces three exciting
upcoming training opportunities for educators, social workers, school police, clergy and other
professionals engaged in serious work with youth. To register go to
http://www.urbanleadershipinstitute.com/ or call 410-467-1605.
8. Baltimore, MD: Youth as Resources (YAR) Open House (General Overview). September 10, 2008,
5:30pm, 2 E. Read St., 8th floor conference room, Baltimore. YAR is a youth-led grant making
organization. YAR provides Baltimore youth with funding and support to turn their community
organizing ideas into action. All are welcome (including youth, young adults, kind and caring adults,
youth development professionals, parents, community leaders) but registration is required. Please call
(410) 576-9551 for more information and/or to register.
9. 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.
10. San Diego, CA: 13th International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma: Promoting
Peace. Integrating Practice, Research, and Policy. September 12-17, 2008. More information at
http://www.IVATcenters.org
11. Baltimore, MD: It’s All About The Children Day, September 13, 2008 12:00-5:00pm, Carroll Park
@ Washington Blvd & Monroe St., 410-362-3758.
12. Baltimore, MD: Fusion Summit for Unity and Justice. September 13, 2008, 10:00am-2:00pm,
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.
13. Tampa, FL: 3rd National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery. September 15–17,
2008. This 2 ½ day conference will bring together a diverse audience with an interest in substance
abuse treatment for women and women with children. The audience will find a broad mix of topics
addressed, including best practices as well as innovative and emergent approaches to treating women,
issues pertaining to recovery support, health and wellness, as well as program administration and
management. The conference theme, “Inspiring Leadership, Changing Lives,” provides a framework for
the conference and will be addressed by nationally recognized speakers.
http://www.fadaa.org/women/
14. Step up for Kids Day. September 16, 2008. Step up for Kids is organizing an event on the capitol
steps in D.C. and all 50 states to draw public attention to issues affecting America's children—poverty,
health care, juvenile incarceration, early care and education, child abuse, and afterschool programs. With
famed pediatrician, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, ECM will kick off this nationwide event at the National Press
Club in Washington D.C on September 16th. On the same day, advocates, volunteers, and kids across
the country will gather on the steps of state capitols to highlight the needs of children and families. Learn
more and look for local event in your area http://www.everychildmatters.org/National/Campaigns/Step-Up4-Kids.html
15. Lincoln, NE: Providing Culturally Competent Services to Victims of Crime. September 16-18,
2008. Sponsored by the Office for Victims of Crime. More information
http://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2008/ProvidingCulturally.htm
16. 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
17. 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
18. Washington, DC: The Progressive Life Center 25 year Anniversary celebration. September 20,
2008, 6:30 - 11:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel, 2401 M Street, N. W., Washington, DC 20037. Join
nationally recognized leaders in the fields of Child Welfare, Social and Mental Health Services for an
evening of celebration, honoring 25 years of PLC's service and dedication. Dr. Naim Akbar will be the
featured keynote speaker. For more information and ticket purchase, please visit the website
http://www.ntuplc.org/Gala1.html
19. 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
20. Minneapolis, MN: Sixth National Conference on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse
Populations. September 21-24, 2008.For more information please visit
http://www.diversityrxconference.org/
Back To Top
NOTEWORTHY
21. Community Conferencing Center 10th Anniversary Skills Auction. Think of a skill you have,
donate it for auction, make it fun…it will help build peace in Baltimore. The Skills Auction is a
fundraising event which will be held on October 3, 2008. Item donations are also being accepted.
Contact nikki@communityconferencing.org for a donation form. If you have an idea you want to talk
with us about, call Nicole Brice at 410-889-7400.
22. Not Present or Accounted For: The Attendance Crisis in Baltimore Schools radio series. OSIBaltimore’s Education and Youth Development Program is pleased to announce a new radio series airing
on WEAA 88.9 FM entitled Not Present or Accounted For: The Attendance Crisis in Baltimore Schools.
Among districts in Maryland, Baltimore City Schools have the lowest average daily attendance and the
highest truancy rate. This series, produced by award winning journalist Melody Simmons, uncovers the
reasons why kids are absent and finds solutions to keep children connected to school. The series runs
through November and currently airs four times daily. You can listen in Monday through Friday at 11:35
a.m., 2:35 p.m., 7:28 p.m. (8:35 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday) and 9:50 p.m. You can also listen
online at http://www.weaa.org/
Back To Top
REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS
23. Positive Parenting and Early Puberty in Girls: Protective Effects Against Aggressive Behavior .
Mrug S, Elliott M, Gilliland MJ, Grunbaum J A, Tortolero SR, Cuccaro P, Schuster M. Archives of
Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Vol. 162, No. 8, Aug 2008, pp. 781-786. Based on the findings from a
cross-sectional survey of children and caregivers, the authors concluded that early puberty is a risk
factor for delinquency, and early puberty combined with low parental nurturance, communication, or
parental knowledge of the child's activities presents a risk for aggressive behavior in early adolescent
girls. Early-maturing girls may benefit from increased parental nurturance, communication, and
knowledge. Abstract at http://www.rand.org/health/feature/2008/08/mrug.html
24. What is Complementary Learning? Read this report from the Harvard Family Research Project for
a quick overview and some examples of complementary learning http://www.hfrp.org/publicationsresources/browse-our-publications/what-is-complementary-learning
Back To Top
RESOURCES
25. Materials from The Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (CFBCI). CFBCI has
created a variety of materials for community and faith-based non-profits and government agencies
about providing excellent workforce services to those in need and building Public-private partnerships.
These materials include: Making a Difference through Strategic Business Partnerships: A Guide for
Faith-Based and Community Organizations; Ready4Reentry: A Prisoner Reentry Toolkit; and Mentoring
Ex-Prisoners: A Guide for Reentry Programs. Peruse the materials and order or download today at:
http://www.dol.gov/cfbci/mml/view/OrderMaterials_Record.cfm [source: US Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/]
26. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases tips for parents and educators on
electronic media and youth violence. To help parents and educators better understand and address
"electronic aggression," (any kind of aggression perpetrated through technology which also includes any
type of harassment or bullying). http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/electronic_aggression.htm [OSDFS
Prevention News Bulletin, September 4, 2008]
Back To Top
POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)
27. PBIS Maryland Standards and Protocols. A revised edition of the PBIS Maryland Standards and
Protocols document is now available.
http://www.pbismaryland.org/documents/PBISStandardsandProtocols82008.pdf
28. PBIS Maryland Events http://www.pbismaryland.org/
SWIS Facilitator Training – September 16-18, 2008
State Leadership Meeting – September 25, 2008
State Leadership Meeting – October 22, 2008
Coaches' Meeting (New Coaches) – October 23, 2008
PBIS Implementers forum – October 30-31, 2008
Back To Top
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
29. The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund. The William G. Baker Jr. Memorial Fund commits its
resources to enhance the region's economy and quality of life through investments in a broadly defined
cultural sector in which all residents may participate and thrive. Its grants will support artistic and
cultural organizations and their partners that enhance an individual's sense of self and pleasure and
make Baltimore a more attractive place to live, work and play. Deadline: September 26, 2008. Further
details http://www.bcf.org/ourgrants/ourgrantsdetail.aspx?grid=1
30. Maryland small grants program. At The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation initiated the
Maryland Small Grants Program, for nonprofits seeking general operating grants of up to $50,000 a year
for two years. More information
http://www.hjweinbergfoundation.org/subPages/grantmaking/smallgrants.htm
Back To Top
FOR YOUTH
31. Northeast Youth Football Association registration. Youth ages 5-14 years old. $100 for flag
football/$140 all others. Maryland State ID, and proof of physical are needed. Games held on Saturdays
10am to 12noon at Dewees Park Rogers Field, 5501 Ivanhoe Road. For more information Contact Greg
Rogers at (410) 583-9190 or Tracy Jackson at (443) 520-0071. [source: The Rawlings-Blake Roll Call,
September 5, 2008]
Back To Top
JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
32. Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT) is looking for “young of heart,”
enthusiastic, articulate working people from various careers, educational, ethnic and cultural
backgrounds to help deliver the Achievement Counts message. View the flyer at
http://www.jhsph.edu/urbanhealth/_PDFs/events/AC_Recruitment.pdf. The Achievement Counts
Speakers Bureau is a growing cadre of dedicated volunteers from varying backgrounds and professions
who talk with high school freshmen in their classrooms about the importance of education and the
opportunities it can create for their future. To register online or for more information, visit
http://www.mbrt.org/speak/ or contact LaTara Harris at the Maryland Business Roundtable for
Education at 410-727-0448 or mailto:latara.harris@mbrt.org .
33. Alexandria, VA: Director - MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership. This position will serve as
the project director for MentorPRO Basic—an online data management system for the Mentoring
Children of Prisoners: Caregiver's Choice program. Caregiver’s Choice is a three year program open to
children aged 4-18 with parents incarcerated in state or federal facilities. The program connects
caregivers with pre-approved, high-quality mentoring programs and financially supports the resulting
mentoring relationships. The Director, MentorPRO Basic manages the day-to-day activities related to
the system, conducts trainings and serves as the primary contact for MentorPRO Basic users.
http://www.nassembly.org/nassembly/nassembly_job_detail.cfm?id=6168&mode=view
Back To Top
PREVIOUSLY POSTED EVENTS, CONFERENCES, & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Webinar: The Role of Business in Ready by 21. September 24, 2008, 11:00am – 12:00pm EST.
Presented by Corporate Voices for Working Families and the Forum for Youth Investment. To get
traction, issues need champions - insiders, outsiders, grassroots, grasstops, advocates, providers and
users. Stakeholder engagement can make or break change efforts. Change makers need to think more
broadly about a range of strategies for engaging stakeholders, conveying urgency and
broadening/deepening their commitment. This webinar will focus on the business community and how
businesses can best be engaged in the Ready by 21 Challenge. Please send an email with your contact
information to Ian Faigley, Senior Program Associate with the Forum for Youth Investment, at
ian@forumfyi.org if you wish to attend this webinar.
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
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/.
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/
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
Dallas, TX: “A Partnership Summit to Advance Innovation and Community Impact” October 3, 2008.
The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and the Texas Governor’s Faith-Based
and Community Initiative, led by OneStar Foundation, will host this conference. Providing new
resources and partnership opportunities for participants, this event will offer tools and training on a
variety of topics including capacity building, resource development and management, and accessing
State and Federal resources to address human need. The conference is free, but pre-registration is
required. Please register online at www.fbci.gov
Power seminars for youth workers. Urban Leadership Institute announces three exciting upcoming
training opportunities for educators, social workers, school police, clergy and other professionals
engaged in serious work with youth. To register go to http://www.urbanleadershipinstitute.com/ or
call 410-467-1605.
The National Dare To Be Queen Train-the-Trainer Certification Conference
October 3, 2008, 8:30am - 4:00 pm. The True Reformer Building, 1200 U Street NW,
Washington, DC 20009. Training is $150.00. CEU's, training certificates, copy of Dare To Be
Queen cuuriculum & training materials.
Engaging Boys of Color Around Healthy Decision Making: Unlocking the Keys to Positive Male
Development-Professional Development Conference. October 9, 2008, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Loyola College Graduate Conference Center, 8890 McGaw Road, Columbia, MD 21045. Training
is $100.00. CEU's, training certificates, breakfast & lunch.
Reno, NV: Supporting Children Living with Grief and Trauma - A Multidisciplinary Approach.
October 8-9, 2008. For more information please visit
http://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2008/SupportingChildren.htm.
Washington, DC: Safe Kids Worldwide – 2008 Child Injury Prevention Conference. October 15-18,
2008. For more information, please visit http://www.safekids.org/conference2008/.
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.
Providence, RI: Department of Labor YouthBuild Conference & Site Visit Seminar. October 21-22,
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
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.
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
Orlando, FL: National Conference on Juvenile Justice. March 11-14, 2009. More information and
registration to follow at a later date. http://www.ncjfcj.org/content/view/1150/347/
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
Baltimore, MD: NASRO 2009 National Conference. June 29 – July 3, 2009. N.A.S.R.O. - The National
Association of School Resource Officers assisted by M.A.S.R.O. - The Maryland Association of School
Resource Officers are hosting The NASRO 2009 National Conference in Baltimore June 29 to July 3,
2009. Special SRO training classes will be offered during Conference. Additional information/classes to
be posted as they become available. Details and registration forms will be posted on the training
section on the website. http://www.nasro.org/home.asp
Back To Top
To subscribe to Items of Interest or for additional resources please go to
http://www.jhsph.edu/preventyouthviolence. If you would like to relay any information in
response to this email, please send an email to JHCPYV@jhsph.edu at the Johns Hopkins Center for
the Prevention of Youth Violence. Items of Interest is funded through grant R49/CCR318627-04
from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the Johns Hopkins Center for the
Prevention of Youth Violence, Philip J. Leaf, Director. The items listed in these pages are not
intended to be an endorsement of any service, product, or company, nor do they necessarily
reflect the views of the Johns Hopkins Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence or the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention.