JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:
ITEMS OF INTEREST
OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBITY; WAGING PEACE
November 4, 2008
Of Special Note
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Baltimore, MD: State of the High Schools Forum. November 6, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00pm. Digital
Harbor High School/National Academy Foundation campus, 1100 Covington St., off Key
Highway. Last week, CEO Andrés Alonso released State of Our High Schools 2008-09, a
comprehensive report on our high schools. This report comprises the latest in a series of strong
academic achievement results our students have posted in recent months. Because high school
success is critical to life success, these improvements in our high school students’ performance
are all the more significant. Please come to a public forum on State of Our High Schools to find
out what is behind the numbers and learn about the tremendous work that lies ahead. Read the
press release on the State of Our Schools 2009-09
http://www.bcps.k12.md.us/news/PDF/PR2008_StateofOurHighSchools.pdf
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Baltimore, MD: Celebrate City Schools Brunch, November 8, 2008 10:00am – 12:00pm,
Club Level, Gate D (park in lot D), Ravens Stadium. Join Baltimore City Board of School
Commissioners this coming Saturday for brunch and a celebration of City Schools at Ravens
Stadium. The entire City Schools family is invited: students, parents and families; principals,
teachers and staff; partners, friends and communities. We’ll gather on the Club Level where our
students will be performing music, their artwork will be on display, and you’ll get the chance to
learn—if you haven’t already—all about their great academic gains. The brunch and parking are
free; just enter through the southwest entrance, Gate D, and park in Lot D.
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Power Seminars for Youth Workers. Urban Leadership Institute announces two exciting
upcoming training opportunities for educators, social workers, school police, clergy and other
professionals engaged in serious work with youth. Register at
http://www.empowertodaysyouth.com/
Understanding Youth Culture: From Rock to Hip Hop. November 10, 2008, from 8:30 am
until 4:30 p.m. Grassonville Community Center (Eastern Shore Maryland) 5601 Main St.
Grasonville, MD 21638. Understanding Youth Culture is an interactive workshop designed to
equip professionals with the tools and skills needed to engage today’s youth. This workshop
focuses on encouraging a better understanding of youth culture and trends to assist the
professionals with developing relationships with youth.
Using Hip Hop as a Tool to Engage Youth. November 14, 2008, from 9:00 am until 1:00 p.m.
Rutgers-Newark Campus-Newark, NJ. Newark Campus @ The Paul Robeson Center Room 219,
350 Dr. Martin Luther King BLVD. Newark, NJ 07102. Using Hip Hop as a Tool To Engage
Today’s Youth utilizes the music favored by youth to educate and empower for success. The
workshop provides youth service providers and educators with a greater understanding of the
music and its implication for addressing the behaviors of youth. The workshop is based on
Rhyme & Reason a Hip Hop Curriculum written by David Miller & LaMarr Shields. The curriculum
features activities using hip hop culture and rap music to address social justice issues. Tupac’s
mother Afeni Shakur wrote the introduction to the curriculum.
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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
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“Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue. November 9, 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/
Quick Glance at this week’s Items of Interest
New Events/Conferences/Trainings
1. Baltimore, MD: Education Committee of the Baltimore City Council for an Education Committee
Hearing & Discussion on proposals to extend MTA Student Bus Tickets November 6, 2008
2. Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems "Community Conversation" Event. “Addiction and the
Family”. November 13, 2008
3. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore ’68 Riots and Rebirth Continuing the Conversation.
4. Baltimore, MD: 2 nd Annual Night of Remembrance. November 21, 2008
5. Baltimore, MD: Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce Today. April 30, 2009
Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings
6. Washington, DC: A Call to Action for Juvenile Justice. November 6, 2008
7. Indianapolis, IN: 5th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association.
November 6-7, 2008
8. Baltimore, MD: Obstacles to the Development and Use of Pharmacotherapies for Addiction.
November 7, 2008
9. Sykesville, MD: Governor’s Community Crime Prevention Summit. November 8, 2008
10. Baltimore, MD: The Open Society Institute–Baltimore presents a forum: Does the Time Fit the
Crime? Strategies for Reducing the High Costs of Incarceration through Parole and
Probation Reform. November 11, 2008
11. Baltimore, MD: Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City Community Justice Series:
Community Justice – Juvenile Delinquency. Juvenile Prevention and
Intervention Resources November 12, 2008
12. Tampa, FL: 82nd Annual American School Health Association Conference.
November 12-15, 2008
13. Baltimore, MD: Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City Community Justice Series:
Community Justice – Juvenile Delinquency. Juvenile Prevention and Intervention
Resources. November 12, 2008
14. Princeton, NJ: Vulnerable Populations in the Juvenile Justice System: A Research and Policy
Conference. November 14, 2008
15. San Francisco, CA: 2008 Public Education Network (PEN) Annual Conference.
November 16-18, 2008
Noteworthy
16. Brainstorming ways to thwart violence in county schools.
17. OSI-Baltimore Audacious Ideas.
Reports, Research & Recent Publications
18. Resilience in African American Children and Adolescents: A Vision for Optimal Development.
19. The Girls Study Group—Charting the Way to Delinquency Prevention for Girls.
Resources
20. Partnering with Faith-Based and Community Organizations: A Guide for State and Local
Officials Administering Federal Block and Formula Grant Funds.
21. National Collaboration for Youth Releases Recommendations to improve NCLB .
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
22. Schools' Punitive Actions Decline,
23. PBIS Maryland Events
Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards
24. YouthBuild Grants.
25. 2009 National CASA Awards of Excellence.
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
26. Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems (BSAS) Seeks Community Representatives.
27. Rockville, MD: Supervisory Public Health Advisor.
28. Baltimore, MD: Volunteers needed.
Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training
New Events/Conferences/Training
1. Baltimore, MD: Please join the Education Committee of the Baltimore City Council for an
Education Committee Hearing & Discussion on proposals to extend MTA Student Bus Tickets
until 8:00 pm on schooldays. November 6, 2008, 4:00pm, City Council Chambers, 4th floor, City
Hall. Please bring a photo ID for admission to City Hall. At the hearing, Education Committee of the
Baltimore City Council will conduct a roundtable discussion with students, BCPSS personnel and MTA
representatives about problems with the current “stamp” system, the practical consequences of missing
MTA’s 6:30 pm deadline, the school system’s position on a deadline extension to 8:00 pm, the MTA’s
position on this request, and how we can all work together to help our students, especially those of
limited means, afford the privilege of fully participating in after-school activities and responsibilities.
2. Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems "Community Conversation" Event. “Addiction and the
Family”. November 13, 2008. 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Virginia S. Baker Recreation Center -- 2602 East
Baltimore Street (Next to Patterson Park). RSVP by calling Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems, Inc.
(bSAS) at (410) 637-1900, ext. 215 or email to rpinder@bsasinc.org
3. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore ’68 Riots and Rebirth Continuing the Conversation. 40 years after the
Baltimore riots join a community conversation about race and changing relations, where we’ve been and
where we’re going. The Y of Central Maryland is hosting a series of facilitated conversations involving
community members. These conversations will focus on the effects of racial divisions in our communities.
View the schedule and learn more at
http://ymaryland.org/pages/events/riots-and-rebirth.php
4. Baltimore, MD: 2 nd Annual Night of Remembrance. November 21, 2008, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New Life United Methodist Church, 4400 Parkside Dr., Baltimore, MD. 21206. A night of fellowship and
remembrance in the celebration of Life and Healing. Five of Baltimore City's Most Distinguished Men to
Be Honored: Rev Eric W. King I, Rev. Heber Brown III, Mr. Cameron E. Miles, Mr. David Miller, Mr.
Lamarr D. Shields. Contact: Kimberly Armstrong-Hughes (443) 845-3116, just4me.diamond@gmail.com
or Bonnita Spikes (240) 676-2542. Please RSVP By Thursday Nov. 13, 2008 if your buisness would like
to be included in the program.
5. Baltimore, MD: Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce Today. April 30, 2009 at The Conference Center
at The Maritime Institute How can effective youth programming affect the lives of today’s youth? What
can effective youth programming offer youth? What can effective youth programming offer the
community? What can effective youth programming offer an engaged business partner? What else can
we do to help solve some of the problems that exist in Baltimore and make sure we are being “inclusive”
as we continue to identify partners to assist with our mission? Sponsored by: Baltimore Workforce
Investment Board Youth Council, The Mayor’s Office of Employment Development and Multiple
Workforce Partners. Contact: Ms. Donnice E. Brown for additional information or if you are interested in
being a presenter (410-396-6727 or dbrown@oedworks.com)
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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training
6. Washington, DC: A Call to Action for Juvenile Justice. November 6, 2008. 2;00 – 4:00pm Town
Hall Meeting; 4:00 – 5:00pm Reception. Georgetown Law School Gewirz Student Center, 120 F Street,
N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001. The meeting will provide the new administration with a bi-partisan juvenile
justice plan of action. Committee members, members of the juvenile justice community, citizens, students
and the media are invited to take part in the town hall discussion focused on developing priorities for the
new administration. Please RSVP for the meeting to Chris Gowen at gowenc@staff.abanet.org
7. 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. 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.
8. Baltimore, MD: Obstacles to the Development and Use of Pharmacotherapies for Addiction.
November 7, 2008. 8:30 am-5:00pm. University of Maryland School of Law, 500 West Baltimore Street,
Baltimore, MD 21201. The conference will explore the impediments that exist at each stage of drug
development and uptake, including obstacles at the pharmaceutical company level; obstacles relating to
clinical trials and the FDA approval process; patient reluctance to use and provider reluctance to screen
for and prescribe medications to treat addiction; and gaps in insurance coverage for these medications. A
conference panel will also be devoted to discussing the experience of drug court judges and work of
scholars who have studied the use of pharmacotherapies to treat addictions in the courts and prisons.
More information http://www.law.umaryland.edu/faculty/conferences/detail.html?conf=71.
9. Sykesville, MD: Governor’s Community Crime Prevention Summit. November 8, 2008,
Police and Correctional Training Commission, 6852 4th St., Sykesville, MD.9:00am - 2:30 pm.
Lunch provided. Receive training and technical assistance for your public safety strategies, meet
community leaders that share your goals, acknowledge the hard work you and your law
enforcement partners do to create strong, sustainable communities, and make plans for the
future. $150,000 in competitive grant funding will be released for community crime prevention
projects through the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention (GOCCP). Eligible
applicants should be 501(c)3 organizations that demonstrate a working relationship with their
local law enforcement agencies. A grant program technical assistance session will be held at the
summit. http://www.goccp.org/events/crime-summit-2008.php
10. Baltimore, MD: The Open Society Institute–Baltimore presents a forum: Does the Time Fit the
Crime? Strategies for Reducing the High Costs of Incarceration through Parole and Probation
Reform. November 11, 2008. 10:00 am -11:30 am. A Presentation and Discussion with Dr. James
Austin, President, The JFA Institute & Mr. Walter Lomax Director, Maryland Restorative Justice Initiative.
Meeting will be held at the Open Society Institute – Baltimore, 201 N. Charles Street, Suite 1300
Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Please RSVP to Justin Schaberg at jschaberg@sorosny.org or 410-234-1092
ext. 213 by November 7, 2008. http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore
11. Baltimore, MD: Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City Community Justice Series:
Community Justice – Juvenile Delinquency. November 12, 2008 - Juvenile Prevention and
Intervention Resources, 6:00 - 8:00pm at UMB Biopark Auditorium at the University of Maryland
Baltimore, 800 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.
12. Tampa, FL: 82nd Annual American School Health Association Conference. November 12-15,
2008. The 2008 ASHA conference will include more than 200 presentations and special events related to
the health and education issues affecting children and youth. For more information, please visit
http://www.ashaweb.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
13. Baltimore, MD: Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City Community Justice Series:
Community Justice – Juvenile Delinquency. Juvenile Prevention and Intervention Resources.
November 12, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00pm at UMB Biopark Auditorium at the University of Maryland Baltimore,
800 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.
14. 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/november-142008/index.xml
15. San Francisco, CA: 2008 Public Education Network (PEN) Annual Conference. November 1618, 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
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NOTEWORTHY
16. Brainstorming ways to thwart violence in county schools. Article in the Baltimore Sun,
November 2, 2008. “A group of Howard County students and staff members weighed in on school
safety at a statewide summit held last week in Greenbelt…. The idea for the summit came out of
a similar meeting that followed several high-profile incidents last year involving violence in
schools. They included the beating of a Baltimore teacher that became national news after it was
recorded on a student's cell phone and posted on the Internet….Many of the ideas offered at the
six-hour meeting will be shared with a school safety advisory committee.” Read the full article
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/education/k12/bal-ho.edcolumn02nov02,0,5163815.story
17. OSI-Baltimore Audacious Ideas. This week, Melody Simmons, reporter and Baltimore
native, talks about a growing citywide push to keep kids in school, a focus she’s been reporting
on in her current radio series on WEAA. To read Melody’s audacious idea and participate in the
discussion, visit http://www.audaciousideas.org/. And you can listen to WEAA’s radio series
along with new, extended interviews with Dr. Andres Alonso, Mayor Shelia Dixon, students and
experts by visiting http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore
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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS
18. Resilience in African American Children and Adolescents: A Vision for Optimal Development.
This report encourages a paradigm shift from an emphasis on risk to exploring the complex interactive
process of resilience in African American youth. It offers a vision of optimal development in African
American youth within the following domains in the contexts of peers, families, schools, and communities:
identity development, emotional development, social development, cognitive development, and physical
health and development. The report offers recommendations to the field on how to transform its approach
to African American children and youth in the areas of research, practice, education, and policy
http://www.apa.org/pi/cyf/resilience.html [source: The National Center for Mental Health Promotion and
Youth Violence Prevention ]
19. The Girls Study Group—Charting the Way to Delinquency Prevention for Girls. Part of the Office
of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s (OJJDP) Girls Study Group series, the bulletin provides
an overview of the study group's research on female juvenile delinquency and summarizes the findings
presented in each of the remaining six bulletins in the series.
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/223434.pdf [source: JUVJUST]
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RESOURCES
20. Partnering with Faith-Based and Community Organizations: A Guide for State and Local
Officials Administering Federal Block and Formula Grant Funds. The guide provides practical
information for State and local officials, as well as tribes and tribal-serving organizations, on developing
and enhancing effective partnerships with FBCOs http://www.dol.gov/cfbci/
21. National Collaboration for Youth Releases Recommendations to improve NCLB . The National
Collaboration for Youth offers recommendations for improvements to the reauthorization of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act, commonly known as No Child Left Behind. At a time when
statistics show the decreasing chances of an at-risk young person graduating from high school, or
graduating with the skills to continue onto higher education or into meaningful employment, the
recommendations focus on relevance and readiness – making education and the future relevant for
youth, and preparing them for success in their world. Based in research and best practices, the proposed
enhancements to programs, or creation of new programs would increase student attendance; improve
academic success by building stronger connections to school and community; develop applied skills
necessary for the workforce; and enhance social and civic responsibility. To learn more and view the
recommendations http://www.nassembly.org/nassembly/ESEA-NCLB-Reauthorization.htm [source:
Newsbytes - National Human Services Assembly]
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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)
22. Schools' Punitive Actions Decline, an article in the Baltimore Sun, discusses a decrease in middle
and high school discipline referrals, suspensions and expulsions in Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
See the article http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/annearundel/balar.discipline26oct26,0,2227432.story
23. PBIS Maryland Events http://www.pbismaryland.org/
23. Maryland and Virginia High School Forum – November 12, 2008
Baltimore County Team Leader/Coaches Mtg.- November 13, 2008
State Leadership Meeting – November 18, 2008
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
24. YouthBuild Grants. To provide opportunities for disadvantaged youth in education, employment and
community engagement. Grant funds will be used to provide disadvantaged youth with: the education and
employment skills necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency in occupations in high demand and
postsecondary education and training opportunities; opportunities for meaningful work and service to their
communities; and opportunities to develop employment and leadership skills and a commitment to
community development among youth in low-income communities. Deadline: January 15, 2009.
http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm#youthbuild [source: YouthBuild USA & International]
25. 2009 National CASA Awards of Excellence. To recognize the work of child advocates, program
directors, judges, board members and Court-Appointed Special Advocates/Guardians Ad Litem
(CASA/GAL) programs excelling in diversity and inclusion efforts. Deadline: November 30, 2008.
http://www.casanet.org/conference/excellence.htm [source: YouthBuild USA & International]
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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
26. Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems (BSAS) Seeks Community Representatives. Two
volunteers are sought to serve as community representatives. The individuals will join a committee
comprised of several members of the BSAS Board of Directors, BSAS staff, and other non-board
members who represent addiction treatment providers, treatment advocates, community organizers and
business leaders. Especially interested in having individuals who, based on their backgrounds,
experiences or knowledge, can bring a diverse set of perspectives to the work of the committee. Must be
at least 18 years of age. If you are interested in serving, please fill out an application, available at
http://www.bsasinc.org/media/doc/CAP%20Questionnaire.doc. Learn more about BSAS at
http://www.bsasinc.org/ [source: The Dixon Report, November 2, 2008]
27. Rockville, MD: Supervisory Public Health Advisor. This Position is located in the Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Division of Prevention, Traumatic Stress and
Special Programs (DPTSSP), Mental Health Promotion Branch (MHPB). Coordinates, plans, organizes,
and directs comprehensive national efforts to 1) prevent school violence and promote mental health, 2)
promote program development activities and effective programs and policies for special populations,
including persons living in rural and/or border areas, children and youth in the juvenile justice system,
women, members of racial and ethnic minority groups, and projects related to the faith community's
involvement in mental health services. More information http://www.usajobs.gov/
28. Baltimore, MD: Volunteers needed. Francis M. Woods High School (located at 1001 W. Saratoga
Street) needs male volunteers. If any man is in a position to volunteer, they should contact Bro. James
Smith at (410) 396-1290 or Jasmith02@bcps.k12.md.us
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PREVIOUSLY POSTED EVENTS, CONFERENCES, & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Baltimore, MD: Advocates for Children and Youth's Sixth Annual Distinguished Speaker
Luncheon. November 17, 2008, 11:30am-1:30pm. The Hilton Baltimore, 401 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore,
MD 21201. Featuring: Ed Burns, Producer/Writer of the hit HBO series The Wire. $150 per ticket or
$1,500 per table of 10. To reserve tickets please contact Carla Robinson, Special Events Coordinator
410.547.9200 x3019 crobinson@acy.org
Baltimore, MD: Science Grant Writing. November 19, 2008. One-day workshop will assist faith-based
and community organizations in preparing a competitive grant application for Federal funding. Workshop
topics include: proposal writing techniques, how to access HUD and other government funds, HUD grants
available to nonprofit organizations, and HUD common factors for awards. The workshop is intended for
organizations that have their organizational board established, administrative package prepared, service
program or development project identified, and feel ready to compete for Federal grant funding. More
information http://www.hud.gov/offices/fbci/
Las Vegas, NV: 2nd National Student Safety & Security Conference. November 20-21, 2008. This
forum highlights leaders representing various sectors of society to model a community process to help
eradicate all forms of school violence, such as shootings, bullying, dating violence, vandalism, gang
activity and catastrophic events such as school mass murder. For more information, please visit
http://www.new-fields.com/nsssc2/index.php
Atlanta, GA: 20th Annual Conference of the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental
Health. November 20-23, 2008. http://www.ffcmh.org/conference2008/indexconference.html
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
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) 10th Annual National Survivors of Suicide
Day. November 22, 2008. National Survivors of Suicide Day takes place every year in cities and towns
across the U.S. and around the world on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The event is focused on
survivors of suicide loss, who receive both emotional support and information about resources for healing.
Survivors and mental health professionals discuss their experiences and answer questions that many
survivors face. You can participate by attending a local conference site, or by watching on your home
computer from 1-2:30 p.m., Eastern Time.
National Family Week. November 23-29, 2008. Learn how you can participate.
http://www.nationalfamilyweek.org/
Columbia, MD: Early Intervention & Opportunity Summit. December 3, 2008. Advocates for Children
and Youth will host a summit where decision makers and community leaders can hear from national
experts about specific, cost-effective strategies to improve opportunity for Maryland’s families and learn
how they can support the Maryland Can Do Better for Children campaign’s efforts to expand these
strategies. The Hon Robert Bell, Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals, will provide opening
remarks. Register online https://acy.hs-cluster-1.net/event.php?id=4
Leadership Matters: A Virtual Seminar Series is a series of interactive, Internet-based educational
programs offered by the AASA Center for System Leadership™. Each program is presented by leading
experts in the field of public education. These fast-paced programs provide important information relevant
to the work of superintendents and other school system leaders. Further details
http://www.aasa.org/conferences/index.cfm
Dec. 9, 2008 - "A Holistic Approach to School Security"
May 6, 2009 - "Leading School Systems into the 21st Century: The Role of
Superintendents"
June 2, 2009 - "Building a High-Impact Superintendent-Board Partnership"
Baltimore, MD: Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City Community Justice Series:
Community Justice – Juvenile Delinquency - Community Engagement – Next Steps. January 7,
2009. 6:00 - 8:00pm at UMB Biopark Auditorium at the University of Maryland Baltimore, 800 West
Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.
Tampa, FL: Conference Track on Community-Based System of Care Development 22nd Annual
Research Conference. March 1- 4, 2009. This conference track will highlight research findings related to
the implementation of effective systems of care. Please consider contributing your knowledge and
experience by organizing a symposium, presenting a paper or poster, or leading a topical discussion on
the topic of system of care development. http://rtckids.fmhi.usf.edu/
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
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