JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:
WAGING PEACE
ITEMS OF INTEREST
April 13, 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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National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day: One Day May Voices. May 8, 2008.
Awareness Day raises awareness of effective programs for children's mental health needs,
demonstrates how children's mental health initiatives promote positive youth development,
recovery and resilience, and shows how children with mental health needs thrive in their
communities. The theme for this year's national event is Thriving in the Community, with a
special emphasis on high school youth who receive the services they need are more likely to
have positive outcomes such as better grades and higher rates of education and less likely to
have negative outcomes such as involvement with the juvenile and criminal justice systems.
Consider holding an event to build awareness of children’s mental health needs and to promote
the progress being made toward developing effective strategies to address these needs. More
information at http://systemsofcare.samhsa.gov/nationalawareness/materials.aspx
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Baltimore, MD: Fourth Annual Eastern Regional Conference on After-School. May 8-9, 2008
at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, 100 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore 21201.
Sponsored by The After-School Institute and Maryland After-School Partnership. To improve the
quality of after-school programs in the Eastern Region of the United States, the 2008 Regional
Conference will focus on the following areas: Embedding Core Academic Content in Enrichment
Activities; Promoting Policy and Practices to Create Capacity, Partnerships & Sustainability;
Integrating Youth Development Principles; Merging Research & Practice to Improve Quality, and
Showcasing Programs in the Region. More information at
http://www.afterschoolinstitute.org/tasi/conference/default.aspx
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Portland, OR: The National Center for Victims of Crime 2008 National Conference,
"Responses, Rights, and Resources for Crime Victims." June 2-4, 2008. Conference will
feature more than 130 leading experts and 70 skill-building workshops on a wide range of issues
for those supporting victims of crime. Among those are workshops that focus on several aspects
of the trauma of victimization. Featured Workshops on Child and Young Adult Victims: When
Authorities Fail to Investigate Child Abuse Allegations; Death is Not Like Sleeping: Talking to
Children about Living and Dying; Cyberspace Safety: Online Social Network and Second Life;
"Snitches Get Stitches": Youth, Gangs, and Witness Intimidation; Child Molesters, Rapists, and
Other Sex Offenders: Who They Are and How They Operate; Engaging Our Youth. For more
information on these and other workshops, our plenary speakers, and registration, visit the
conference Web page http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbID=DB_Training_Institute1160
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“Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue. Sunday, April 20, 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. Philadelphia, PA: National Forum on Children, Families and the Courts: Planning for the Future.
April 29-May 2, 2008.
2. Baltimore, MD: Maps on Purpose Seminar. May 10, 2008
3. Arlington, VA: The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Conference 2008. July 21–23, 2008
Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings
4. 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.
5. "Stop Bullying Now!" Web cast. April 16, 2008
6. Boston, MA: American Association of Suicidology Annual conference. April 16-19, 2008
7. Baltimore, MD: Neighborhoods: Sign up for Mayor Dixon's Citywide Spring Cleanup.
April 19, 2008
8. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting.
April 21,
9. Bethesda, MD: Sexual Assault Response Team Training Program. April 21-25, 2008
Noteworthy
10. City of Chicago launches anti-violence initiative.
11. Call for Papers for a Special Issue on Defining Systems of Care.
Reports, Research & Recent Publications
12. Middle-Grades After-School Program Points Youth Toward High School Success.
13. Closing the Achievement Gap Series.
Resources
14. Building Leaderful Organizations: Succession Planning for Nonprofits.
15. Developing Sexual Violence Prevention Planning Committees: Lessons Learned from EMPOWER.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
16. Presentations from the 5th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. Reston, VA:
17. 2008 Education Conference: Evidence-Based Practice, Scientifically-Based Instruction, and
Educational Effectiveness. September 5-7, 2008.
18. PBIS Maryland Events
Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards
19. The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation
20. Grants for Arts, Early Childhood Reading, and Family Violence Prevention.
For Youth
21. DoSomething.org’s Advertise Your Cause Challenge.
22. International Youth Foundation YouthActionNet Fellows.
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
23. Alexandria, VA: Senior Vice President, Whitehead Center for Mentoring Partnerships.
24. Washington, DC: Policy Intern – National Human Services Assembly.
Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training
New Events/Conferences/Training
1. Philadelphia, PA: National Forum on Children, Families and the Courts: Planning for the Future.
April 29-May 2, 2008. The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, in conjunction with
the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, will conduct the National Forum on Children, Families and the
Courts: Planning for the Future. Faculty will discuss the latest research findings and provide training to
assist judges and other professionals who work with children and families involved with court
proceedings. Courses will focus on pragmatic, practice-based tools that assist in the management of
complex juvenile and family law issues. More information
http://www.ncjfcj.org/content/view/1070/315/
2. Baltimore, MD: Maps on Purpose Seminar. May 10, 2008, 11:00am – 3:00pm at the Walters Art
Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore. Come for a gathering of neighborhood leaders and stakeholders
to discover, explore, and brainstorm the many ways mapping and community knowledge can help build
connectivity in Baltimore. This event is free; registration is required. For more information or to
register, call (410) 243-4750 or visit www.artonpurpose.org
3. Arlington, VA: The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Conference 2008. July 21–23, 2008. Office
of Justice Programs' National Institute of Justice (NIJ) will hold its annual conference. The conference
will bring together criminal justice scholars, policymakers, and practitioners at the local, state, and
federal levels to share the latest research findings and technology. This year's conference includes a
panel on youth gang research and best practices organized by the Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention. Other panel topics include commercial sexual exploitation of children, schoolbased prevention programs, and bullying. More information and registration at
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/events/nij_conference/welcome.htm. [source: JUVJUST April 10, 2008
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/]
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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training
4. 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!
5. "Stop Bullying Now!" Web cast. April 16, 2008, 1:30 – 3:00pm EDT. Web cast will feature
“spotlight examples” of state- and community-level campaigns that use the Stop Bullying Now!
resources, and will outline how YOU can put the resources to work locally. The web cast will also
include a brief overview of the entire Stop Bullying Now! Campaign and its resources. Hosted by U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS), Health Resources and Services (HRSA), and the
Maternal and Child Health Bureau Communications (MCHCOM.com). Register at
http://www.mchcom.com/liveWebcastDetail.asp?leid=329
6. 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/.
7. Baltimore, MD: Neighborhoods: Sign up for Mayor Dixon's Citywide Spring Cleanup. April 19,
2008. Every spring the citizens of Baltimore band together with city government to sweep, rake and
haul away the litter from our neighborhoods. While some neighborhoods concentrate on a particular
trash trouble spot, others do an overall spring cleaning. Many use this as an opportunity to not only
clean but also to green their neighborhoods through tree, shrub and flower planting and mulching.
Numerous City agencies will also be on-hand for the event and will work to clear storm drains, remove
graffiti,cut weeds, trim trees, and board vacant homes. The Department of Public Works will provide
volunteers with gloves, rakes, brooms, shovels, bags and debris removal. To register for the Spring
cleanup or for more information, citizens should call 410-396-1209.
8. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting.
April 21, 2008 6:30pm, 1st Floor Board Room / BCPSS 200 E. North Ave., Baltimore. PCAB meetings are
conducted in an open and public setting. During these public board meetings, time is set aside to
accept public comment. Please support the work of The Parent and Community Advisory Board
(PCAB) through your attendance at their board meetings, parent engagement is important to the
success of the education of our children.
9. 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
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NOTEWORTHY
10. City of Chicago launches anti-violence initiative. Article in the Chicago Tribune, April 10, 2008.
"We owe it to our children to get to the bottom of violence and why is it happening in the first place,
and what more we can do, to think outside the box that we've never thought outside before," said
Daley, after decrying the influence of the gun industry and urging adults to take more responsibility for
children.”…” U of C Professor Lens Ludwig said the effort has two goals: to prevent youth violence and
taking "guns out of the equation" when it does occur. Test programs could be implemented as early as
this summer, he added, saying that scholarly evaluation of the each program's effectiveness is what is
"really new." Full article available at http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-daley-violence11apr11,1,7824297.story
11. Call for Papers for a Special Issue on Defining Systems of Care. The international journal
Evaluation and Program Planning is publishing a Special Issue on defining the concept of “systems of
care,” a model that is central to children’s mental health policy in the United States. For more than
20 years the system-of-care philosophy has offered a central strategy for service reform in children’s
mental health at federal, state, and local levels. The intent of this special issue is to explore the
definition of the systems-of-care concept, providing a basis for communication and common
understanding. As a scientific enterprise, defining such concepts invites logical, empirical, and
experiential challenges. Practically, clarity about systems of care contributes to understanding of its
purpose and goals in systems reform, resulting service planning and delivery, and evaluation of its
impact. Interested authors should submit a title and a short abstract to the guest special issue editors
by May 15, 2008. The full manuscript is expected by the publisher on July 30, 2008. Further
information at http://www.elsevier.com/framework_products/promis_misc/cfp_epp0408.pdf or
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/593/description#description.
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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS
12. Middle-Grades After-School Program Points Youth Toward High School Success. The Year 5
report of Policy Studies Associates’ (PSA) evaluation of Citizen Schools in Boston finds that participants
outperformed similar nonparticipating students on many ninth- and tenth-grade academic success
measures. Participation in Citizen Schools was associated with the selection of high-quality high
schools, better school attendance rates, better passing rates on the state’s tenth-grade high school
exit exam in English language arts, and higher likelihood of high school graduation. More information
and full report at http://www.policystudies.com/studies/youth/Citizen%20Schools.html
13. Closing the Achievement Gap Series. The Casey Foundation supports quality school choices and
strong connections between schools, families, and communities in order to ensure that young people
graduate from school prepared to succeed as adults. Closing the Achievement Gap is a series of stories,
results, and lessons learned from seven years of education investing. Learn more at
http://www.aecf.org/KnowledgeCenter/PublicationsSeries/ClosingAchievementGap.aspx
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RESOURCES
14. Building Leaderful Organizations: Succession Planning for Nonprofits. The development of
leadership skills throughout an organization is a key strategy for succession planning and strengthening
capacity. This publication presents emergency succession planning tools (an important “risk
management” practice). It offers executive directors concrete guidance for thinking about when and
how to leave an organization. It also includes suggestions for boards in being proactive in assuring the
sustainability of the organizations for which they are responsible. Report available at
http://www.aecf.org/KnowledgeCenter/Publications.aspx?pubguid=%7B6A71AF4B-8742-4C36-9BCE9193C6BD0E91%7D
15. Developing Sexual Violence Prevention Planning Committees: Lessons Learned from EMPOWER.
This slideshow and webinar archive is from the March 27, 2007 event sponsored by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. It discusses the requirements and recruitment strategies for Sexual
Violence Prevention Planning committees as part of the Rape Prevention and Education Grant Program
and provides lessons learned from the Empower Grant program. Visit
http://www.nsvrc.org/resource/details.aspx?ResourceId=350 for more information. [source: National
Sexual Violence Resource Center http://www.nsvrc.org/default.aspx]
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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)
16. Presentations from the 5th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. The
conference took place on March 27-29, 2008. See presentations and materials from Maryland’s
Leadership Team online at http://www.pbismaryland.org/.
17. 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
18. PBIS Maryland Events http://www.pbismaryland.org/
Special/Alternative Schools Spring Forum – April 16, 2008
State Leadership Meeting – April 17, 2008
Training of Trainers – May 27-29, 2008
State Leadership Meeting – June 12, 2008
Western Region Returning Team Training – June 24, 2008
Upper Chesapeake Returning Team Training – June 26-27, 2008
Baltimore County Returning Team Training, July 16-17, 2008
Central 2 Returning Team Training - July 16-17, 2008
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
19. The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Academic Enrichment Grants designed to
develop in-class and extra-curricular programs that improve student learning. The foundation considers
proposals that foster understanding, deepen students' knowledge and provide opportunities to expand
awareness of the world around them. Deadline: May 1, 2008. Further details at
http://www.mccartheydressman.org/academic.html [source: PEN Weekly NewsBlast, April 11, 2008
http://www.publiceducation.org/ ]
20. Grants for Arts, Early Childhood Reading, and Family Violence Prevention. Target Local Store
Grants fund programs that make arts and cultural experiences accessible to children and families, that
foster a love of reading and encourage young children, ages birth through nine, to read together with
their families and that strengthen families and communities and keep them safe. Deadline: May 31,
2008. More information at
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp;jsessionid=4CCISKK5MDPC3LARAAV5YAI?contentId=
PRD03-001818 [source: PEN Weekly NewsBlast, April 11, 2008 http://www.publiceducation.org/ ]
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FOR YOUTH
21. DoSomething.org’s Advertise Your Cause Challenge. The Advertise Your Cause Challenge is for
anyone with something to say who wants to say it loud! Create an advertising or media campaign and
let everyone know what social issues matter to you most! Get your voice heard, make a difference &
you may even win $10,000. So, Whats Your Cause? Deadline is June 30, 2008. More information at
http://www.bkfk.com/Modules/Competition/Competition.aspx?section=sayit
22. International Youth Foundation YouthActionNet Fellows. YouthActionNet Fellows are social
entrepreneurs who participate in a week-long capacity-building workshop in Washington, D.C. A key
focus of the workshop is facilitating peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities. Participants
develop a customized learning plan based on individual leadership learning needs that is focused on six
dimensions of leadership (personal, visionary, political, collaborative, organizational and societal).
Persons ages 18 to 29 are eligible to apply. Applicants should be founders of existing
projects/organizations or leading a project within an organization. Deadline: May 15, 2008.
http://youthactionnet.org/index.php?fuse=aboutfellowship
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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
23. Alexandria, VA: Senior Vice President, Whitehead Center for Mentoring Partnerships. MENTOR
is leading the national movement to connect America’s young people with the power of mentoring.
MENTOR believes that, with a mentor’s help and guidance, every child can discover how to unlock and
achieve his or her potential. The ultimate goal of this position is to facilitate stronger Mentoring
Partnerships, and thereby local program infrastructure, to double outreach, affecting between 50
percent and 60 percent of America’s at-risk youth within the next five years. Closing date: June 30,
2008. More information at http://www.mentoring.org/mentors/ftr/careers/. Other opportunities at
MENTOR also available.
24. Washington, DC: Policy Intern – National Human Services Assembly. The National Human Services
Assembly seeks an enthusiastic intern with an interest in the nonprofit/public interest sector. The
internship aims to recruit and to cultivate emerging youth and human services advocates from across a
wide spectrum of academic fields and career interests. The internship will provide a substantive
learning experience and an opportunity to contribute to the youth development and human services
fields. Closing date: April 28, 2008. Further details at
http://www.nassembly.org/nassembly/nassembly_job_detail.cfm?id=6068&mode=view .
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PREVIOUSLY POSTED EVENTS, CONFERENCES, & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Global Youth Service Day. April 25-27, 2008. Global Youth Service Day is the largest annual
celebration of young volunteers, where millions of young people in countries everywhere highlight and
carry out thousands of community improvement projects. Learn more at
http://www.gysd.net/home/index.html?width=1440
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: May 26, 2008; June 9, 2008; June 22, 2008; July 09, 2008
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
Baltimore, MD: SOURCE Tri-School Day of Service. April 26, 2008. Save the Date. The Johns Hopkins
University SOURCE announces its Spring Tri-School Day of Service. Join students, faculty and staff from
all three Schools (SOM, SON, JHSPH) at one of several sites throughout Baltimore for a day of
community service! Stay tuned for upcoming information on service projects for the day and
information on how to sign up! This event is co-sponsored by: SOM InterAction, SON SGA, and the
JHSPH Student Assembly Community Affairs Committee. The Day of Service is a part of National
Volunteer Week Activities (April 26 – May 3). http://www.jhsph.edu/source
Denver, CO: Evaluating Your Truancy Reduction Program. April 28-29, 2008. The National Center
for School Engagement will conduct the training course Evaluating Your Truancy Reduction Program.
Designed for persons responsible for school, court, and community-based truancy reduction programs,
this interactive course is drawn from practical training experience, lessons learned about truancy
reduction, and expertise in research. More information and registration at
http://www.coloradofoundation.org/truancyevent.asp
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/
Baltimore, MD: Kids On The Hill Sounds of Hope and Change. May 4, 2008, 2:00pm at Beth Am
Synagogue, 2501 Eutaw Place, Baltimore. Come hear the fabulous sounds of the soulful Lea Gilmore,
croon to Charm City Klezmer, jam to Korean drumming and experience the flow and funk of beat box
performer Shodekeh. Also featuring the charismatic Joyce J. Scott as our queen of inspiration and
mistress of ceremonies. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for students, and $5 for children under 14. Join
for brunch before the concert from 11 am – 1:30 pm at 2412 Madison Avenue, cost $100 (includes
priority seating for the concert). For more information, contact: Rebecca Yenawine
rebeccayenawine@kidsonthehill.org. For more information about Kids on the Hill, visit SOURCE’s
webpage: http://www.jhsph.edu/source/VolunteerAgencies/YouthOrgs/KidsOnHill
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: White House Summit on Youth Drug Prevention. May 7, 2008, 1:00 – 5:00pm in the
5th Floor Conference room of 750 17th Street, NW in Washington, DC 20503. This is a free summit that
will be held at the Office of National Drug Control Policy to share information about Random Student Drug
Testing - a viable prevention and intervention approach to reduce substance abuse among youth. Local
and national experts will present and answer questions on Legal Concerns, Policy Development, and
funding sources. You are welcomed to bring several representatives of your school community. To
register to attend, please send an email to vwoodberry@ondcp.eop.gov, or call 202-395-6750.
Arlington, VA: Social Services Performance Summit. May 7-9, 2008. Learn how to implement
measures to improve your agency’s effectiveness and service delivery. More information and
registration at http://www.performanceweb.org/CENTERS/SP/Events/S300/.
Baltimore, MD: Fourth Annual Eastern Regional Conference on After-School. May 8-9, 2008 at the
Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, 100 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore 21201. Sponsored by The AfterSchool Institute and Maryland After-School Partnership. To improve the quality of after-school
programs in the Eastern Region of the United States, the 2008 Regional Conference will focus on the
following areas: Embedding Core Academic Content in Enrichment Activities; Promoting Policy and
Practices to Create Capacity, Partnerships & Sustainability; Integrating Youth Development Principles;
Merging Research & Practice to Improve Quality, and Showcasing Programs in the Region. More
information at http://www.afterschoolinstitute.org/tasi/conference/default.aspx
Bethesda, MD: Accelerating the Dissemination and Translation of Clinical Research into Practice.
May 9, 2008. This is the first in a series of workshops to discuss and share best practices and ways in
which researchers can partner with community health care providers to translate clinical research into
practice. Participants will develop recommendations for academic-community collaborations and
partnerships with other community programs to better facilitate translating science into community-based
practice. More information and registration at
http://www.ncrr.nih.gov/news_&_events/upcoming_events/index.asp#05_09_2008.
Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins 58th Institute for Spirituality and Medicine: Violence and the
Challenge of Healing in Our Communities. May 12-14, 2008. This conference will address the topic of
violence as a public health problem through a theological and social ecology lens. The conference will
give attendees information about violence and peacemaking as well as concrete, practical
interventions and programs with proven success. Speakers will share conceptual frameworks and
personal experiences of Violence and Healing in Our Communities. More information at
http://www.hopkinscme.edu/CourseDetail.aspx?course_code=80018650
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.
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.
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. http://masca.corrections.com/.
Atlanta, GA: Youth Gang Symposium. 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/.
Los Angeles, CA: National Assembly of School-Based Health Centers Annual Conference. June 2628, 2008. Interdisciplinary professional education and networking with school-based health center
colleagues from across the country. For more information, please visit
http://www.nasbhc.org/site/c.jsJPKWPFJrH/b.2708163/.
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: National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health: Training Institutes
on Local Systems of Care. July 16-20, 2008. The intent of the Institutes is to provide in-depth,
practical information on how to develop, operate, and sustain systems of care and how to provide highquality, effective clinical interventions and supports within them. For more information, visit
http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/TrainingInstitutes/index2.html.
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.
New Orleans, LA: National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention. August
26-28, 2008. More information at
http://www.nationalcac.org/professionals/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=122&Itemid=
118.
Baltimore, MD: National Healthy Homes Festival. September 12-14, 2008 at Druid Hill Park. This
event will bring together national and local community partners, lead and asthma prevention
programs, Healthy Homes organizations, health, housing, and environmental agencies, local
universities, federal, state, and city agencies, and the citizens of Baltimore in an effort to promote the
benefits of Healthy Homes. If you have questions regarding the National Healthy Homes Festival, please
contact Michelle LeDonne, at 410-534-6447 or mledonne@leadsafe.org.
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/ .
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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