JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:
ITEMS OF INTEREST
OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBITY; WAGING PEACE
June 10, 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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Baltimore, MD: A Call to Action: 5,000 Event. June 15, 2008, 3:00 – 7:00pm, Baltimore
Convention Center. A call for 5,000 men to be proactive throughout the city of Baltimore in
establishing or restoring relationships. This begins first in their homes, then in their
communities, out of which accountability will flow. in an act of solidarity to express their
commitment to modeling what “being a man is, and doing the things men do. Also, men are
being called to volunteer (to act) by joining an existing community based organization, which
will result in the fulfillment of the mission of reducing homicides, minimizing crime, and
creating peace in our communities. Over 100 community based organizations primarily serving
or consisting of men and boys are being recruited to be present at the C2A- 5,000 Our
Community, Our Responsibility event, to sign up men volunteers to have a more positive
presence throughout Baltimore City. More information www.c2a5000.com/
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Baltimore, MD: Stop the Shootings, Stop the Killings, Safe Streets Peace Weekend. June 1315, 2008. A city-wide peace weekend event with kickoff on June 13, 2008 at Baltimore City
Hall, 12:00pm. A community block party will be held on June 14 th at 11 S. Carrollton Ave,
Baltimore 21223, from 12:00 – 8:00pm. Word of Peace from the pulpit will be held on June 15 th
at Lion of Judah, Monroe St. United Methodist Church, The River at Revival Mission Christian
Ministries. For more information (410) 752-8500 or (410) 599-5350
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Baltimore, MD: Peace in the Park: A day of music and speeches to inspire us to end the
violence. June 21, 2008 10:00-4:00 at Roosevelt Park, corner of Falls Rd. and 36 th Street in
the neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore, MD. Emmanuel’s Rock, Inc and Baltimore City Parks
and Recreation are partnering to provide a day to motivate people to come together to make a
more peaceful world. There is too much violence in our world. Baltimore City has been
plagued this past year with violence in our homes, schools, city buses and on our streets and
there must be an end! You are invited to come out to the park to hear local and national
leaders, musicians, personalities and activists as we come together, to educate and begin to
make a difference.
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National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence 2008 Finalists: NABJ
recognizes journalism that best covered the black experience or addressed issues affecting the
worldwide black community during 2007.
http://www.nabj.org/awards/excellence/story/finalistsste2008.php Congratulations to all of
Baltimore’s finalists: Radio- Documentary: Finalist: WYPR News Staff, Sunni Khalid, C. Fraser
Smith and Mary Rose Madden, WYPR-FM, "The Toll: Coping With Crime & Violence In Baltimore"
Radio News: Finalists: Donna Marie Owens, WYPR-FM,, " African American Muslims Pts. 1 & 2" ;
Donna Marie Owens, WYPR-FM, "Black Professional Men Pts. 1 & 2" ; Donna Marie Owens, WYPRFM, "Park Heights, "Cherry Hill"
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Baltimore, MD: March for Juvenile Reform: A Balanced Approach that Improves
Safety, Saves Money, and Saves Lives. June 14, 2008, 10:00am – 12:00pm. March
will begin at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, 300 N. Gay St., and end at DJS
Headquarters, 120 W. Fayette St.
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Baltimore, MD: Summer Institute Courses in Mental Health Research - SS/R: Systems of Care
for Youth Involved With the Juvenile Justice Systems. June 24, 25, 1:30-5:30pm.
Instructor: Philip Leaf. Describes both strategic plans and evidence-based practices used in
Maryland and elsewhere to create and sustain systems of care capable of supporting youth
involved in the juvenile justice systems and their families. Emphasizes surveillance and
identification of underlying problems and assets, implementation of programs, and developing
programs aimed at generation changes at the level of local jurisdictions and states. Donald
DeVore, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services will be a guest lecturer.
More information at http://www.jhsph.edu/dept/mh/summer_institute/courses.html
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“Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue. Sunday, June 15, 2008 2:00-4:00 p.m. Brother Bey,
the founder of the Fraternal Order of X-Offenders (F.O.X.O), hosts a weekly radio show on
W.O.L.B (1010 am) that presents community-based, ex-offender driven efforts in Baltimore and
elsewhere that are helping to break the cycle of violence. The primary focus of the F.O.X.O.’s
“Breaking The Cycle” Radio Dialogue is to extend discussion, increase consideration of
community-driven alternatives, and initiate and expand the collective action needed to deter,
decrease and prevent the pandemic of juvenile delinquency and adult criminality gripping
Baltimore and many other communities. The radio show provides a voice to those attempting
to change their thinking and behaviors, informing ex-offenders, their families, and others of
opportunities, increasing access to strategies that work, and exposing those that don’t. You are
invited to call in to the radio program at 410-481-1010. To learn more about FOXO, visit their
website at http://www.foxo.org/ email: thinkingisdestiny@yahoo.com or call 410-262-4456.
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On January 11, 2008 Mayor Dixon was at 4601 Park Heights Ave along with representatives
from the Prisoner’s Aid Association of Maryland (PAA) and the Fraternal Order of XOffenders (F.O.X.O.) to officially open the doors of Project P.E.A.C.E. (Proper Education
Always Corrects Errors), a collaboration between PAA and F.O.X.O. that will connect
thousands of ex-offenders each year to services provided in its crime prevention and
recidivism avoidance program. The P.E.A.C.E. program, developed and implemented by exoffenders, connects other ex-offenders with needed resources and uses the power of peer
influence to facilitate the cognitive restructuring and personal supports needed for successful
re-integration. “In order to truly make Baltimore safer, we need to help ex-offenders become
productive citizens,” Mayor Sheila Dixon said. “Project P.E.A.C.E. is going to help a lot of
people fulfill their potential and make meaningful contributions to those around them.”
The P.E.A.C.E. program addresses a variety of social and behavioral issues confronting exoffenders, including: short term and long term housing, emergency shelter, transitional
housing, substance abuse, parenting, GED services, employment and job placement, financial
literacy and HIV/AIDS information and education. In addition to the 12-Step Lifeskills
Workshops and services such as emergency shelter, transitional housing, and linkage to other
services, the P.E.A.C.E. project provides individual supports from individuals who have turned
around their lives and who serve as mentors and positive role models. For additional
information or referrals, call Project P.E.A.C.E. at 410 367-8393 or Brother Bey at 410
262-4456.
Quick Glance at this week’s Items of Interest
New Events/Conferences/Trainings
1. Washington, DC: National Child Welfare Data and Technology Conference. July 21-23, 2008.
2. Norfolk, VA: National Council on Juvenile and Family Court Justices Annual Conference.
July 27-30, 2008.
3. Portsmouth, NH: International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference,
July 27-29, 2008
4. Columbia, MD: Maryland’s 2nd Restorative Justice Conference “Opportunities for Impact”.
November 20-21, 2008.
Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings
5. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting.
June 22, 2008, 6:30pm
6. Atlanta, GA: Youth Gang Symposium. June 23–26, 2008
7. Baltimore, MD: Mental Hygiene Administration’s (MHA) 5th Annual Child and Adolescent Mental
Health Conference “Focusing on Trauma and Resiliency, with a Special Track on Early
Childhood”, June 24-25, 2008
8. Baltimore, MD: Screening of Unnatural Causes: In Sickness and in Wealth. June 24, 2008
9. Los Angeles, CA: National Assembly of School-Based Health Centers Annual Conference.
June 26-28, 2008.
Noteworthy
10. OSI – Baltimore Audacious Idea: Eliminating the Concept of Fatherless in Our Communities.
11. Sidran Institute, focused on traumatic stress education and treatment launches two new
subsidiary websites.
Reports, Research & Recent Publications
12. A list of recent publications compiled by SafetyLit.
13. Harvard Family Research Project’s latest issue of The Evaluation Exchange: Building the Future
of Family Involvement.
14. Recent reports from the Center for Court Innovation
Resources
15. New online resource educates advocates about the needs of relative caregivers.
16. “Social Networking Safety” A Guide for Parents
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
17. Reston, VA: 2008 Education Conference: Evidence-Based Practice, Scientifically-Based
Instruction, and Educational Effectiveness. September 5-7, 2008
18. Ellicott City, MD: 2008 Maryland PBIS Summer Institute. July 21-25, 2008.
19. PBIS Maryland Events
Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards
20. Washington, DC Citywide Coordinating Council on Youth Violence Prevention Seeks Applicants
for Youth Violence and Gang/Crew Violence Intervention Funding
21. Discretionary Grants for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program.
22. Street Outreach Program (SOP).
23. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced the
following FY 2008 solicitations related to juvenile drug courts.
For Youth
24. Camp Fire USA.
25. Baltimore, MD: New Light Leadership Coalition (NLLC) Annual Summer Youth Leadership
Institute. July 21-August 8, 2008
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
26. Wheaton, MD: Program Coordinator - Interages Inc.
27. Baltimore, MD: School Community Partnership/Community Connections Coordinator VISTA.
Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training
New Events/Conferences/Training
1. Washington, DC: National Child Welfare Data and Technology Conference. July 21-23, 2008. This
conference will focus on “Making IT Work: Achieving Safety, Permanency and Well-being for Youth.”
This year’s conference will examine the collection and use of data that influence youth in foster care.
http://www.nrccwdt.org/nrc_conf/pres_2008_outline.html
2. Norfolk, VA: National Council on Juvenile and Family Court Justices Annual Conference. July
27-30, 2008. NCJFCJ’s 71st Annual Conference focusing on juvenile and family law topics including
custody and visitation, divorce, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, and
substance abuse. http://www.ncjfcj.org/content/view/1082/315/
3. Portsmouth, NH: International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference,
July 27-29, 2008. Presented by The Family Research Laboratory (FRL) & the Crimes Against Children
Research Center (CCRC). Further information at http://www.unh.edu/frl/conferences/2008/
4. 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
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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training
5. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting.
June 22, 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.
6. 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/.
7. Baltimore, MD: Mental Hygiene Administration’s (MHA) 5th Annual Child and Adolescent Mental
Health Conference “Focusing on Trauma and Resiliency, with a Special Track on Early Childhood”,
June 24-25, 2008 at Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21244. More information
and registration at http://trainingcenter.umaryland.edu/Pages/default.aspx.
8. Baltimore, MD: Screening of Unnatural Causes: In Sickness and in Wealth. June 24, 2008, 8:3011:30am at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore The Baltimore Place Matters Collaborative for
Health Equity cordially invites you to its special premier screening of Unnatural Causes: In Sickness and
in Wealth. Unnatural Causes is a PBS documentary series exploring America's racial and socioeconomic
inequities in health. This event will include a reception, screening, panel and facilitated discussion.
Space is limited. Please RSVP to healthdisparities@baltimorecity.gov or call Shannon Cosgrove at 443984-4098. For more information about the documentary please visit http://www.unnaturalcauses.org/
9. 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/.
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NOTEWORTHY
10. OSI – Baltimore Audacious Idea: Eliminating the Concept of Fatherless in Our Communities. This
week, Shawn Dove, Manager of OSI’s Campaign to Promote Opportunities for African American Boys and
Men, shares his four-point strategy for eliminating the concept of “fatherless” in our communities. To
read his audacious idea and participate in the discussion, visit www.audaciousideas.org.
11. Sidran Institute, focused on traumatic stress education and treatment launches two new
subsidiary websites. Self-Injury http://www.healingselfinjury.org has taken on an entirely new role
and look. This website focuses on self-Inflicted violence. And, Abuse and Neglect in the Jewish
Community - http://www.shofarcoalition.org provides background on the issue of physical, sexual,
verbal, and emotional abuse and neglect of Jewish children. The Shofar Coalition helps identify,
advocate for, respond to and provide specialized services for children, adolescents, and adults in the
Baltimore Jewish Community who are suffering from the impact of child maltreatment. Although the
Coalition is a Baltimore-based group, the information on the website is applicable to any Jewish
community.
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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS
12. A list of recent publications compiled by SafetyLit. June 9, 2008. Volume 11, Number 23.
SafetyLit is a free service of the Center for Injury Prevention Policy and Practice at San Diego State
University in collaboration with the World Health Organization. Abstracts available at
http://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.home
Effect of violence exposure on health outcomes among young urban adolescents. Fredland
NM, Campbell JC, Han H. Nurs Res 2008; 57(3): 157-65.
Prevalence and Correlates of Dating Violence in a [USA] National Sample of Adolescents.
Wolitzky-Taylor KB, Ruggiero KJ, Danielson CK, Resnick HS, Hanson RF, Smith DW, Saunders BE,
Kilpatrick DG. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2008; ePub
Psychopathy and violence in juvenile delinquents: What are the associated factors? Fritz
MV, Wiklund G, Koposov RA, af Klinteberg B, Ruchkin VV. Int J Law Psychiatry 2008; ePub
Sexual bullying: addressing the gap between bullying and dating violence. Fredland NM. ANS
Adv Nurs Sci 2008; 31(2): 95-105.
Youth risk behavior surveillance--United States, 2007. Eaton DK, Kann L, Kinchen S, Shanklin
S, Ross J, Hawkins J, Harris WA, Lowry R, McManus T, Chyen D, Lim C, Brener ND, Wechsler H,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. MMWR Surveill Summ 2008; 57(4): 1-131
13. Harvard Family Research Project’s latest issue of The Evaluation Exchange: Building the Future
of Family Involvement. This double issue of The Evaluation Exchange examines the current state of
and future directions for the family involvement field in research, policy, and practice. Featuring
innovative initiatives, new evaluation approaches and findings, and interviews with field leaders, the
issue is designed to spark conversation about where the field is today and where it needs to go in the
future. http://www.hfrp.org/evaluation/the-evaluation-exchange/current-issue-building-the-futureof-family-involvement
14. Recent reports from the Center for Court Innovation http://www.courtinnovation.org/
Judicial Attitudes: The first-ever national survey of judicial attitudes toward problem-solving
justice. Conducted in collaboration with the California Administrative Office of the Courts, the
survey included more than 1,000 trial court judges across the country. Among other findings,
the results indicate that three in four judges approve of problem-solving methods.
http://www.courtinnovation.org/_uploads/documents/natl_judges_survey.pdf
Community Justice: Commissioned by the Open Society Foundation for South Africa, the firstever survey of community courts around the world.
http://www.osf.org.za/File_Uploads/docs/community_court_world_text_web.pdf
Domestic Violence: Conducted in collaboration with Safe Horizon, a study that examines the
advantages and disadvantages of prosecuting domestic violence cases without victim
cooperation.
http://www.courtinnovation.org/_uploads/documents/Case_Processing_Report.pdf
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RESOURCES
15. New online resource educates advocates about the needs of relative caregivers. Casey Family
Programs, the ABA Center on Children and the Law, and Generations United have partnered to create
the Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center, found at www.grandfamilies.org. The Web site
educates caregivers, legislators, advocates, policymakers, and attorneys about state laws and legislation
in support of grandfamilies. The site’s easy-to-use database allows for a search of laws and legislation
that address common legal questions surrounding kinship care. Analysis, illustrative stories, and related
resources accompany each topic.[source: Casey Announcements, June 2008
http://www.casey.org/Home]
16. “Social Networking Safety” A Guide for Parents. A guide to help parents navigate the internet
with with their teens. http://www.futureofchildren.org/usr_doc/snssafety.pdf [source: Future of
Children http://www.futureofchildren.org/index.htm]
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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)
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. Ellicott City, MD: 2008 Maryland PBIS Summer Institute. July 21-25, 2008. The PBIS Maryland
Coaches and New Team Training will be held July 21-28 at Turf Valley Resort and Conference Center.
For more information, visit http://www.pbismaryland.org/SI2008/2008SummerInstituteNew.htm icott
19. PBIS Maryland Events http://www.pbismaryland.org/
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
20. Washington, DC Citywide Coordinating Council on Youth Violence Prevention Seeks Applicants
for Youth Violence and Gang/Crew Violence Intervention Funding. The District of Columbia’s
Citywide Coordinating Council on Youth Violence Prevention (CCCYVP) invites applicants for its Youth
Violence and Gang/Crew Violence Intervention funding. The funding is designed to intervene with
young people (ages 14-24) residing within the District of Columbia, who are at risk of being violent or
who are already involved with gangs/crews and/or violence. The CCCYVP encourages formal and
informal programs operated by community, civic organizations, churches/faith-based institutions,
community-based organizations, etc. The application deadline is June 17th, 2008. For further
information about this funding opportunity, visit www.chsfsc.org. The RFP and target areas map will
be posted and can be downloaded. Questions should be addressed to Florence Michel, at
fmichel@chsfsc.org or 202-518-6737 ext. 1117.
21. Discretionary Grants for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Program. This funding
announcement will provide financial support for the development of family violence intervention
services and prevention efforts under three priority areas: Priority Area I: Specialized Outreach
Demonstration Projects for Services to Underserved and Diverse Populations; Priority Area II: Open
Doors to Safety: Capacity-Building Grants for Domestic Violence Programs; and Priority Area III:
Technical Support for Open Doors to Safety Grant Programs. Awards will be cooperative agreements or
grants depending upon the priority area. Applications are due July 14, 2008. Full announcement at
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-EV-0066.html
22. Street Outreach Program (SOP). The Administration for Children and Families' (ACF)
Administration on Children, Youth and Families' (ACYF) Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) is
accepting applications for the Street Outreach Program (SOP). SOP's purpose is to conduct outreach
services designed to build relationships between grantee staff and street youth. Applications are due
July 18, 2008. Full announcement http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-YO0128.html
23. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced the
following FY 2008 solicitations related to juvenile drug courts. The application deadline for each of
these solicitations is July 3, 2008. [source: JUVJUST June 6, 2008]
Brief Interventions and Referrals to Treatment (BIRT) for Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Drug Courts,
a collaborative initiative between OJJDP and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services'
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, seeks to enhance the capacity of juvenile and juvenile drug
courts to enhance the availability of BIRT and to establish partnerships between juvenile and
juvenile drug courts to ensure that substance abusing juvenile offenders receive effective and
appropriate treatment. Applicants are limited to states, state and local courts, units of local
government, and Indian tribal governments, acting directly or through agreement with other public
or private entities. http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=105
The Juvenile Drug Court Training and Technical Assistance Program is intended to build the
capacity of states, state and local courts, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments
to develop, maintain, and enhance drug courts for substance-abusing juvenile offenders. Through
this solicitation, OJJDP seeks a provider to deliver training and technical assistance to juvenile and
family drug courts interested in learning about and implementing BIRT. Applicants are limited to
for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community
organizations, and institutions of higher learning.
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=106
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FOR YOUTH
24. Camp Fire USA. Camp Fire USA, based in Silver Spring, Maryland, builds caring, confident youth
and future leaders. Camp Fire USA is a leader in after-school and out-of-school time programming. By
design, Camp Fire USA ’s programs, including clubs, camping and environmental education, childcare
and service-learning, build confidence in younger children and provide hands-on, youth-driven
leadership experiences for teens and young adults. Learn more about the available programs at
http://campfireusa-patuxent.org/index.html
25. Baltimore, MD: New Light Leadership Coalition (NLLC) Annual Summer Youth Leadership
Institute. July 21-August 8, 2008 at Baltimore City Hall. Every summer, youth ages 14 - 19 from across
the Baltimore area are invited to participate in NLLC's youth leadership institute. The Youth Leadership
Development Program (YLDP) provides participants with instruction in leadership skills and real life
experience working in teams. Topics covered include areas of personal, social, educational, economic,
political, and organizational development. Learn more at http://www.nllc.org/home.html
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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
26. Wheaton, MD: Program Coordinator - Interages Inc. Full time program coordinator for after
school mentoring programexpansion in Montgomery County, MD. Responsibilities include Developing
and implementing a work plan within budgets guidelines, implementing existing and developing
additional program materials, planning and supervising group activities at multiple sites, and writing
follow up reports. Also responsible for recruting, training, and supervising senior adult volunteers who
will work with elementary and middle school students. http://www.idealist.org/en/job/286040-11
27. Baltimore, MD: School Community Partnership/Community Connections Coordinator VISTA. The
School Community Partnership/Community Connections Coordinator AmeriCorps*VISTA will work to
coordinate and develop resources in schools and enhance parent and community involvement while
empowering families to get involved in their child's education. The VISTA will serve as a link between
the school and the surrounding community and as a community mobilizer to generate new resources for
the school. http://www.idealist.org/en/job/285449-286
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PREVIOUSLY POSTED EVENTS, CONFERENCES, & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
White House To Host Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Conferences. The White House is
hosting a series of 2008 conferences designed to connect effective social service organizations with
resources that can strengthen and expand the services they offer. The conferences will provide an
understanding of the President’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative and information about the
Federal grants process, funding opportunities, and the responsibilities that come with Federal funding.
The conferences are scheduled as follows: June 26-27, in Washington, DC; August 5, in
Sacramento, CA; August 29, in Dallas, TX. More information at
http://www.dtiassociates.com/fbci/index.cfm.
Baltimore, MD: The African American Festival Health and Wellness Village 5K run/1.5 mile walk.
June 28, 2008, 8:00am at M&T Stadium. Sponsored by St. Agnes Hospital and in coordination with the
African American Festival’s Health and Wellness Village. For Registration Information, visit
www.charmcityrun.com
Denver, CO: National Area Health Education Center Organization 2008 Conference: Moving
Mountains to Overcome Health Disparities. June 28-July 1, 2008. For more information, please visit
http://www.nationalahec.org/home/index.asp.
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: July 09, 2008
Washington, DC: National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC) Dare to Transform trauma
summit, July 11-12, 2008. Designed to create a learning exchange devoted to trauma-informed
innovation and systems transformation. Dare to Transform will bring together noteworthy experts on
trauma-informed care and transformation across multiple sectors and areas of need
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/nctic/
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.
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, school-based
prevention programs, and bullying. More information and registration at
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/events/nij_conference/welcome.htm.
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.
Washington, DC: Using the National Household Education Surveys Program (NHES) Database for
Research and Policy Analyses. August 12-14, 2008. The National Center for Education Statistics
within the Institute of Education Sciences is sponsoring a three-day advanced studies seminar on the
use of the National Household Education Surveys Program (NHES) database. The NHES is a valuable
resource for understanding contemporary education issues such as early childhood program
participation, parent and family involvement in education, student participation in after-school
programs and activities, and adult education and lifelong learning.
http://ies.ed.gov/whatsnew/conferences/?id=319
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.
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
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
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.
Indianapolis, IN: 5th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association.
November 6-7, 2008. The International Bullying Prevention Association is collaborating with the
Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy and the Indiana Department of Education to bring a national
conference on bullying prevention and research to Indianapolis, Indiana. The conference registration
fees have been greatly reduced to enable an affordable opportunity for all those attending.
Registration and conference information are available at:
http://www.doe.state.in.us/isssa/new_horizons.html and on the International Bullying Prevention
Association website at http://www.stopbullyingworld.org/conference.html.
Indianapolis, IN: The International Bullying Prevention Association is pleased to present our 5th
Annual Conference: Best Practices in Bullying and Violence Prevention. November 6-8, 2008. The
conference will be co-sponsored by the Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy and the Indiana
Department of Education. The conference is designed for school guidance counselors, administrators,
teachers, school health educators, school social workers, school psychologists, school safety specialists,
Safe and Drug-Free Coordinators, school resource officers (SRO's), school attorneys, and law
enforcement working with youth, student service directors, PTA/PTO members, children and family
mental health counselors, school nurses, school board members, parents, extended day/after school
staff, prevention specialists, etc. This conference also welcomes college students.
http://www.stopbullyingworld.org/ and http://www.doe.state.in.us/isssa/ .
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
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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