JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:
ITEMS OF INTEREST
OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBITY; WAGING PEACE
August 27, 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: Youth as Resources (YAR) Open House (General Overview). September 10,
2008, 5:30pm, 2 E. Read St., 8th floor conference room, Baltimore. YAR is a youth-led grant
making organization. YAR provides Baltimore youth with funding and support to turn their
community organizing ideas into action. All are welcome (including youth, young adults, kind
and caring adults, youth development professionals, parents, community leaders) but
registration is required. Please call (410) 576-9551 for more information and/or to register.
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Baltimore, MD: Fusion Open House and Neighborhood Cookout. September 13, 2008,
10:00am – 2:00pm, 2640 Space at St John's Church - 2640 St Paul Street, Baltimore MD 21218.
Meet representatives from many of Fusion's grassroots projects at their tables and displays.
Our programs include some of the city's most committed and inspired agents for progress in the
criminal justice system, urban sustainability, harm reduction, and community-building
through arts and education.
Learn about their work and the support structure that Fusion provides through workshops,
presentations, and performances. Find out how you can contribute through volunteering,
funding, and more! Admission is FREE to the event and all workshops and performances. Learn
more about Fusion http://www.fusiongroup.org/
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Baltimore, MD: Empowerment Temple’s Youth Conference 2008. August 29-30, 2008.
Soldiers 4 Christ. August 29th at The Youth Development Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore,
MD, 7pm-9pm. There will be a youth concert and talent show. All youth interested in performing
please contact James Turner @ jturner@empowermenttemple.org or 410-225-3494. On August
30th, at Empowerment Temple, 4217 Primrose Ave, 10am-2pm there will be classes for youth,
adults, parents, youth ministers, and teachers. Also taking place on August 30 th at The Youth
Development Center, 1505 Eutaw Place, 3pm-7pm - Back to School Block Party-Food, Fun,
Music, School Supplies. To RSVP for this Free Event and Training, Please contact Rev. James
Turner, Youth Pastor @ 410-225-3494 or jturner@empowermenttemple.org
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New Light Leadership Coalition, Inc. (NLLC) is seeking proposals from youth, students, and
youth practitioners interested in presenting at the 10th Annual Youth & College Leadership
Summit, "Transforming Youth to Ignite Change", October 31 - November 1, 2008 at Morgan
State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Every November, youth and college leaders convene
for one exciting weekend to discuss the ways they are making a difference in the lives of their
peers and communities. The cornerstone of the event is the skill-building workshops provided
for participants. We are looking for workshops pertaining to personal, social, educational,
economic, political, technological, and organizational development. Submit proposals via
email to LeadershipSummit@nllc.org by September 12, 2008. More information at
http://www.nllc.org/
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“Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue. August 31, 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 www.foxo.us.
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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. September is Suicide Prevention Month.
2. Power seminars for youth workers.
3. Orlando, FL: National Conference on Juvenile Justice. March 11-14, 2009
Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings
4. Chicago, IL: 15th National Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities Conference on Drugs
& Crime. September 3-5, 2008.
5. Baltimore, MD: Heal a Woman, Heal a Nation Inc. “Part of the Cure” seminars.
September 6, 2008.
6. Web conference: Collaborations to Promote Early Childhood Education and Childcare.
September 9, 2008
7. Baltimore, MD: National Healthy Homes Festival. September 12-14, 2008
8. San Diego, CA: 13th International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma: Promoting Peace.
Integrating Practice, Research, and Policy. September 12-17, 2008.
9. Baltimore, MD: Fusion Summit for Unity and Justice. September 13, 2008
10. Tampa, FL: 3rd National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery.
September 15–17, 2008.
11. Step up for Kids Day. September 16, 2008.
12. Lincoln, NE: Providing Culturally Competent Services to Victims of Crime.
September 16-18, 2008.
13. Philadelphia, PA: Children's Health and the Environment Annual Conference.
September 18-19, 2008.
14. Anaheim, CA: The Magic of Connections National Mentoring Summit. September 18 - 19, 2008
Noteworthy
15. Presenters Sought for National Conference on Juvenile Justice.
16. Baltimore youth create billboard exploring racial identity.
17. Department of Justice Announces $19 Million in Awards To Enforce Underage Drinking Laws
Reports, Research & Recent Publications
18. Given Half a Chance: The Schott 50 State Report on Public Education and Black Males
19. Parent education programs can lead to positive outcomes for both parents and children.
20. New reports from Chapin Hall
Resources
21. Effective Program Services and Models Associated with the Five Graduated Sanction and
Intervention Levels for Juvenile Justice.
22. Understanding the State of Knowledge of Youth Engagement Financing and Sustainability.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
23. Reston, VA: 2008 Education Conference: Evidence-Based Practice, Scientifically-Based
Instruction, and Educational Effectiveness. September 5-7, 2008.
24. PBIS Maryland Events
Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards
25. Reducing Risk Behaviors by Promoting Positive Youth Development.
26. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s News Challenge Grants
27. Baltimore Community Foundation’s Neighborhoods Path.
28. Chapin Hall Accepting Applications for Postdoctoral Fellowship.
For Youth
29. Baltimore, MD: Youth Advisory Group Meeting. August 28, 2008
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
30. Baltimore, MD: Part-Time Academic Director – Baltimore SquashWise.
31. Washington, DC: Coordinator, Latino Juvenile Justice Network –DC.
Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training
New Events/Conferences/Training
1. September is Suicide Prevention Month. Find events in the Suicide Prevention Resource Center
(SPRC) Online Calendar
http://www.sprc.org/featured_resources/trainingandevents/calendar/index.asp. Download a kit for
Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 7-13) at http://suicidology.org/associations/1045/files/Kit2008.pdf.
Learn about World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10) and download flyers in multiple languages
http://iasp.info/wspd/index.php. Learn about Stop a Suicide Day (Sept. 13) at
http://stopasuicide.org/.
2. Power seminars for youth workers. Urban Leadership Institute announces three exciting upcoming
training opportunities for educators, social workers, school police, clergy and other professionals
engaged in serious work with youth. To register go to http://www.urbanleadershipinstitute.com/ or
call 410-467-1605.
The 3rd Annual Girls & Aggression Conference: Unmasking the Hurt that Girl’s Hide Behind
Professional Development Conference. September 10, 2008, 8:30am - 4:30 pm. Loyola
College Graduate Conference Center 8890 McGaw Road, Columbia, MD 21045. The conference
is designed to provide parents, teachers, social workers and clergy with strategies designed to
support positive female development as well as address anger and rage among girls. Training is
$100.00. CEU's, training certificates, breakfast & lunch.
The National Dare To Be Queen Train-the-Trainer Certification Conference
October 3, 2008, 8:30am - 4:00 pm. The True Reformer Building, 1200 U Street NW,
Washington, DC 20009. Training is $150.00. CEU's, training certificates, copy of Dare To Be
Queen cuuriculum & training materials.
Engaging Boys of Color Around Healthy Decision Making: Unlocking the Keys to Positive Male
Development-Professional Development Conference. October 9, 2008, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Loyola College Graduate Conference Center, 8890 McGaw Road, Columbia, MD 21045. Training
is $100.00. CEU's, training certificates, breakfast & lunch.
3. Orlando, FL: National Conference on Juvenile Justice. March 11-14, 2009. More information and
registration to follow at a later date. Presenters are currently being sought
http://www.ncjfcj.org/content/view/1150/347/
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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training
4. Chicago, IL: 15th National Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities Conference on Drugs
& Crime. September 3-5, 2008. More information http://www.nationaltasc.org/ntasc-2008conference/
5. Baltimore, MD: Heal a Woman, Heal a Nation Inc. “Part of the Cure” seminars. September 6,
2008. "A Sista's Guide to a Healthy Relationship" presented by Sis. Chanelle Muhammad. Seminars will
be held at A Good Book, 2101 Gwynn Oak Ave., Baltimore, MD 21207 from 9:15am- 12:30pm. Cost: $10
per session. More informaiton http://www.partofthecure.org/ or call 443-927-7805.
6. Web conference: Collaborations to Promote Early Childhood Education and Childcare.
September 9, 2008. 1:00pm ET. The purpose of this web conference is to discuss innovative practices
and policy options aimed at improving access to and the quality of early childhood education and
childcare. Speakers will address challenges providers face in offering a seamless delivery of services
and the efforts of state-level Early Childhood Advisory Councils to coordinate services for children up
to age five. Panelists will also discuss the importance of having sound data to monitor program
effectiveness. A Chapin Hall and National Governor’s Association (NGA) web conference. To register
https://chapinhall.webex.com/ec0600l/eventcenter/enroll/join.do?confViewID=278029748&confId=278
029748&rnd=0.6519623332804517&siteurl=chapinhall&theAction=detail
7. 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.
8. San Diego, CA: 13th International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma: Promoting
Peace. Integrating Practice, Research, and Policy. September 12-17, 2008. More information at
http://www.IVATcenters.org
9. Baltimore, MD: Fusion Summit for Unity and Justice. September 13, 2008, 10:00am-2:00pm,
2640 Collective St. Johns Church, 2640 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. Featuring over 25 Fusion
programs providing direct services and activism opportunities in Baltimore area communities. Films,
Discussions, Workshops, Presentations on: Fiscal Sponsorship, Cultural Organizing, Collaborative
Practices, Juvenile Justice Advocacy, Criminal Justice Reform, Harm Reduction Service Model,
Nonprofit Industrial Complex, Race and the Criminal Justice Systems, Community Schools 101 and
more. Admission is free.
10. Tampa, FL: 3rd National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery. September 15–17,
2008. This 2 ½ day conference will bring together a diverse audience with an interest in substance
abuse treatment for women and women with children. The audience will find a broad mix of topics
addressed, including best practices as well as innovative and emergent approaches to treating women,
issues pertaining to recovery support, health and wellness, as well as program administration and
management. The conference theme, “Inspiring Leadership, Changing Lives,” provides a framework for
the conference and will be addressed by nationally recognized speakers.
http://www.fadaa.org/women/
11. Step up for Kids Day. September 16, 2008. Step up for Kids is organizing an event on the capitol
steps in D.C. and all 50 states to draw public attention to issues affecting America's children—poverty,
health care, juvenile incarceration, early care and education, child abuse, and afterschool programs. With
famed pediatrician, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, ECM will kick off this nationwide event at the National Press
Club in Washington D.C on September 16th. On the same day, advocates, volunteers, and kids across
the country will gather on the steps of state capitols to highlight the needs of children and families. Learn
more and look for local event in your area http://www.everychildmatters.org/National/Campaigns/Step-Up4-Kids.html
12. Lincoln, NE: Providing Culturally Competent Services to Victims of Crime. September 16-18,
2008. Sponsored by the Office for Victims of Crime. More information
http://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2008/ProvidingCulturally.htm
13. Philadelphia, PA: Children's Health and the Environment Annual Conference. September 18-19,
2008. For more information, please visit
http://www.gwu.edu/%7Emacche/philadelphiaconference08/index.html
14. Anaheim, CA: The Magic of Connections National Mentoring Summit. September 18 - 19, 2008.
The purpose of the summit is to invigorate and mobilize the mentoring community, while motivating
and inspiring business and civic leaders to increase their support for mentoring efforts.
https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/default.aspx?EventID=197541
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NOTEWORTHY
15. Presenters Sought for National Conference on Juvenile Justice. On March 11-14, 2009, the
National Conference on Juvenile Justice will be held in Orlando, FL. Sponsored by the National Council
of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), in conjunction with the National District Attorneys
Association, the conference will provide presenters with a forum to address a multidisciplinary
audience of professionals working in America’s juvenile and family courts. To submit a presentation
proposal online or download a submission form, visit http://www.ncjfcj.org/content/view/1150/347/.
Proposals should be transmitted by September 15, 2008, and questions may be addressed to Diane
Barnette, Director of Conference Planning and Marketing, at dbarnette@ncjfcj.org. [source: JUVJUST,
August 21, 2008 http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/]
16. Baltimore youth create billboard exploring racial identity. Approximately 45 youths, 10-17 years
old, participated this year in a billboard project that explored the theme of racial identity. The
project, in conjunction with the Masters of Arts in Community Arts Program at MICA and Americorps
residencies at Baltimore Clayworks and the Creative Alliance, addresses the need for youth to have a
voice in conversations about race, identity, and how race has influenced their understanding of who
they are and how they fit into society on a larger scale. Youth engaged in group dialogue and artfully
interpreted ideas expressed with their peers to create billboard slogans and images. They discussed
how society functions to perpetuate racial stereotyping, and racial stereotypes relating to music,
clothing, and dark-skinned versus light-skinned. They also discussed segregation in Baltimore, how race
plays a role in national politics, and where stereotypes and ideas about race originate. Personal stories
were shared, too. The participants also thought about how they identify themselves, their reactions to
racism, and how they would like to react to racism after having attended the workshop. More
information on this project as well as the final billboard design can be found at
http://web.mac.com/buildunitythroughart/Site/Billboard.html [source: The Rawlings-Blake Roll Call
August 22, 2008 http://www.baltimorecitycouncil.com]
17. Department of Justice Announces $19 Million in Awards To Enforce Underage Drinking Laws.
The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) recently announced block grant awards of
more than $19 million to 50 states, five territories and the District of Columbia to enforce state and
local underage drinking laws. The awards are made through the Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws
(EUDL) program, which supports activities in law enforcement, public education programs, and
innovative methods for reaching youth. Learn more about the program at
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/programs/ProgSummary.asp?pi=17. Read the full press release
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/2008/ojjdp08098.htm [source: JUVJUST, August
22, 2008 http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/]
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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS
18. Given Half a Chance: The Schott 50 State Report on Public Education and Black Males. For over
five years, The Schott Foundation for Public Education has tracked the performance of Black males in
public education systems across the nation. The 2008 edition, Given Half a Chance: The Schott 50 State
Report on Public Education and Black Males, details the drastic range of outcomes for Black males,
especially the tragic results in many of the nation’s biggest cities. Given Half a Chance also
deliberately highlights the resource disparities that exist in schools attended by Black males and their
White, non-Hispanic counterparts. The 2008 Schott report documents that states and most districts
with large Black enrollments educate their White, non-Hispanic children, but do not similarly educate
the majority of their Black male students. Read the full report and review data from your state
http://blackboysreport.org/
19. Parent education programs can lead to positive outcomes for both parents and children. This
issue brief from the Child Welfare Information Gateway provides an overview of research regarding
some key characteristics and training strategies of successful parent education programs. Information
about selected evidence-based and evidence-informed parent education programs, including a list of
registries that cite the program, also is provided. Learn more
http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/issue_briefs/parented/ [source: Human Services Newsbytes,
August 21, 2008 http://www.nassembly.org/nassembly/index.htm]
20. New reports from Chapin Hall http://www.chapinhall.org/home.aspx
Study Examines Recent U.S. Crime Trends. A new Chapin Hall study examines violent crime in
100 U.S. cities and reviews crime trends between 1985 and 2007. According to the analysis,
only nine cities (including 6 percent of the population) are experiencing generally increasing
violent crime rates, while 50 cities (including 67 percent of the population) are seeing
generally decreasing violent crime. Some cities in the United States have been experiencing
increasing crime and violence. Across all 100 cities in this study, however, recent increases in
overall violent crime are small compared with the scale of violence seen in recent decades.
Read the study, Violent Crime in 100 U.S. Cities, by Jeffrey A. Butts
http://www.chapinhall.org/article_abstract.aspx?ar=1474
Exploring an Alternative Approach to Juvenile Justice. In this paper, Chapin Hall research
fellow Jeffrey Butts provides an overview of the current juvenile justice system and offers
suggestions for a new model using a positive youth development approach. This paper was
published by the Youth Transition Funders Group as part of its "Beyond the Tunnel Problem:
Addressing Cross-Cutting Issues that Impact Vulnerable Youth" series. Read the paper, A
Sensible Model for Juvenile Justice http://www.chapinhall.org/article_abstract.aspx?ar=1473
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RESOURCES
21. Effective Program Services and Models Associated with the Five Graduated Sanction and
Intervention Levels for Juvenile Justice. Graduated sanctions broadly refer to the continuum of
disposition options that juvenile court judges and court staff have at their disposal for delinquency
reduction. These sanctions have a dual role, protecting the public and children, and facilitating access
to services for the juvenile offender. In the latter role, sanctions provide only the context for service
delivery; it is the service programs themselves. This web tool divides graduated sanctions into five
major levels and presents programs and intervention strategies that work within each of them. Handy
links to detailed information and expert program contacts are also provided to enable users to access
all of the information they need to connect juveniles and their families to the services they need when
they need them. Learn more http://www.ncjfcj.org/content/view/752/456
22. Understanding the State of Knowledge of Youth Engagement Financing and Sustainability.
This report from The Finance Project provides critical information on the costs, funding sources, financing
strategies and sustainability of youth engagement. Included are also several profiles of youth
engagement programs that have implemented various promising strategies to finance and sustain their
work. This publication is available at:
http://www.financeproject.org/publications/YouthEngagementReport.pdf
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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)
23. 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
24. PBIS Maryland Events http://www.pbismaryland.org/
State Leadership Meeting – August 28, 2008
SWIS Facilitator Training – September 16-18, 2008
PBIS Implementers forum – October 30-31, 2008
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
25. Reducing Risk Behaviors by Promoting Positive Youth Development. This purpose of this Funding
Opportunity Announcement is to encourage Research Project Grant (R01) applications from
institutions/organizations that propose to enhance our understanding of effective positive youth
development programs and the mechanisms responsible for positive health and developmental
outcomes. Deadline: September 11, 2008. http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-241.html
26. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s News Challenge Grants provide funding for
neighborhood-focused projects that develop services and programs for the local community, and
distribute or disseminate the programs, or information about the programs, through the use of media.
Deadline: November 1, 2008. More information http://www.newschallenge.org/ [source: Center for
Health and Health Care in Schools http://www.healthinschools.org/News-Room/Grant-Alerts/NewsChallenge-Grants.aspx]
27. Baltimore Community Foundation’s Neighborhoods Path. The Baltimore Community Foundation
(BCF) welcomes grant applications from organizations serving Baltimore City and Baltimore County that
are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. BCF believes in a strengthened
network of neighborhoods where people choose to live due to the high quality of life and welcoming
environment they offer. BCF focuses its investments in supporting informed citizen action, which is at
the core of neighborhood revitalization. Neighborhoods grants focus on: Increasing residents' and
businesses' involvement in their communities and nurturing resident leadership; Improving
communication among neighbors; Making communities more racially and economically diverse;
Improving neighborhood housing markets while preserving affordable housing and Strengthening
Baltimore's network of community development organizations. More information
http://www.bcf.org/ourgrants/ourgrantsdetail.aspx?grid=19
28. Chapin Hall Accepting Applications for Postdoctoral Fellowship. Chapin Hall invites outstanding
researchers to apply for the Harold A. Richman Fellowship, which offers recent graduates the
opportunity to strengthen their intellectual and scholarship qualifications and launch careers in social
policy research related to Chapin Hall expertise. Applications due by November 30, 2008.
http://www.about.chapinhall.org/postdoc/postdoc.html
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FOR YOUTH
29. Baltimore, MD: Youth Advisory Group Meeting. August 28, 2008, 5:00 – 7:00pm Southeast
Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue. The Baltimore Commission on Sustainability is hosting a meeting
for young leaders, age 11 to 24, to openly discuss their thoughts and concerns about the environment
and their communities. The Commission would like to hear what issues are most important to the
City's young residents and we would like help getting young members of our communities involved in
developing the Sustainability Plan so that it integrates their priorities. Public Transportation
information is available http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/transit.aspx?id=8030 This group will be
composed mainly of young leaders representing as many neighborhoods, backgrounds, and ages as
possible. During this meeting we will devise a plan of action for youth-led outreach efforts. Please
RSVP to Brett.Buikema@baltimorecity.gov or call 410-396-1670 by August 26th if you plan to attend
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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
30. Baltimore, MD: Part-Time Academic Director – Baltimore SquashWise. SquashWise, founded in
2007, is an urban squash and education after-school program that combines the sport of squash with
academic tutoring and community service in an effort to make a life-changing impact in the lives of
Baltimore public school students. Baltimore SquashWise seeks a part-time Academic Director (10-15h
per week) to lead tutoring sessions with 16 middle school students.
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/306600-203
31. Washington, DC: Coordinator, Latino Juvenile Justice Network –DC. The LJJN Coordinator will
work to advance NCLR’s efforts to build a collaborative network of Latino CBOs and bring together
other local stakeholders. The focus of the work will be on building the advocacy capacity of CBOs and
providing them with the tools and support they need to carry out the work. The Coordinator is
principally responsible for the identification, outreach, and recruitment of groups and for working with
these groups to develop and implement plans to achieve effectiveness and sustainability on juvenile
justice issues. The Coordinator will also assist in the formulation of policy reports.
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/306667-124
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PREVIOUSLY POSTED EVENTS, CONFERENCES, & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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
Minneapolis, MN: Sixth National Conference on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse
Populations. September 21-24, 2008.For more information please visit
http://www.diversityrxconference.org/
Internet training: Women and Work: Gender Responsivity and Workforce Development. September
24-25, 2008. A live, 8-hour satellite/Internet training program Training for site coordinators: July 9,
2008. The National Institute of Corrections will host a live, 8-hour interactive training program
specifically designed for individuals working with justice involved women. How do you respond to a
woman leaving prison when she asks: “What type of job should I pursue? How
do I go about getting the job I want? How do I keep my job? Am I the type of person an
employer would want to hire?” Site coordinators/facilitators are responsible for recruiting participants
and duplicating training materials. They must also schedule a training site to accommodate 24 to 32
participants for the September 24-25, 2008, live satellite/Internet broadcast. More information
http://community.nicic.org/files/folders/9514/download.aspx
Phoenix, AZ: Center for School Mental Health Annual Conference. September 25-27, 2008. For
more information, please visit http://csmh.umaryland.edu/conf_meet/AnnualConference/.
Baltimore, MD: Alliance for Children and Families 2008 Annual Conference. October 28-30, 2008.
Conference theme: The Power of Purpose, The purpose of Our Power.
http://www.alliance1.org/Conferences/National2008/
Washington DC: GIS: Shaping Global Health - 2008 ESRI Health GIS Conference. September 28October 1, 2008. Share and discuss successful approaches to using geography to improve health care
delivery; public health; and hospital preparedness, research, management, and policy decisions.
http://www.esri.com/events/health/index.html
Washington, DC: 2008 Nonprofit Human Resources Conference: Advancing Mission Through People.
September 28-29, 2008. The 2008 Nonprofit Human Resources Conference is the first of a series of
planned annual events designed to bring together nonprofit human resources practitioners, executives,
thought leaders, and researchers to not only discuss human resources issues of critical importance to
the nonprofit sector, but also to identify resources – human, financial, and programmatic – that will
advance the missions and organizational effectiveness of individual organizations and position the
sector more effectively for the future. National Assembly members will receive a discount on
registration. https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=610038
Reno, NV: Supporting Children Living with Grief and Trauma - A Multidisciplinary Approach.
October 8-9, 2008. For more information please visit
http://www.sei2003.com/ovcttac2008/SupportingChildren.htm.
Washington, DC: Safe Kids Worldwide – 2008 Child Injury Prevention Conference. October 15-18,
2008. For more information, please visit http://www.safekids.org/conference2008/.
Bowie, MD: Maryland’s Crime Victims’ Resource Center Inc. (MCVRC) 5 th Annual Chocolate Affair.
October 17, 2008, 7:00 – 10:00pm Florian Hall, 13701 Old Jericho Park Road, Bowie. Fundraiser and
auction featuring delicious food and desserts. Your support, attendance, auction purchases and auction
donations will enable MCVRC to continue serving crime victims. MCVRC is a non-profit organization that
provides free support and legal services to victims across Maryland and in federal court from its offices
in Baltimore City and Prince George’s County. Make your reservations now! Just $50 per person. 301952-0063 or 1-877-VICTIM1.
Providence, RI: Department of Labor YouthBuild Conference & Site Visit Seminar. October 21-22,
2008. Courses offered at the conference on October 21: Student Centered Relevant Curriculum
Integrating Academics and Skills Training Achieving High Attendance and Retention. The Site Visit
Seminar - Developing a Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program will be held October 22. More information
http://www.youthbuild.org/site/c.htIRI3PIKoG/b.1223921/k.BD3C/Home.htm
Wilmington, DE: The 2008 Nemours Conference on Child Health Promotion: Advocacy, Policy, and
Progress in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity. October 23-24, 2008. Nemours Health & Prevention
Services is bringing together regional and national leaders who are making policy work to create
healthier environments and programs for children and families. More information at
http://www.nemours.org/department/nhps/annual-conference.html.
Hollywood, CA: 2008 It's My Life Conference. October 31 – November 2, 2008. It’s My Life convenes
over 700 participants—youth in foster care, alumni of care, caregivers, practitioners, and advocates—
who share innovative practices designed to guide preparation for adulthood services for youth aging out
of foster care. http://www.casey.org/Resources/Projects/ItsMyLife/
Indianapolis, IN: 5th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association.
November 6-7, 2008. The International Bullying Prevention Association is collaborating with the
Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy and the Indiana Department of Education to bring a national
conference on bullying prevention and research to Indianapolis, Indiana. The conference registration
fees have been greatly reduced to enable an affordable opportunity for all those attending.
Registration and conference information are available at:
http://www.doe.state.in.us/isssa/new_horizons.html and on the International Bullying Prevention
Association website at http://www.stopbullyingworld.org/conference.html.
Princeton, NJ: Vulnerable Populations in the Juvenile Justice System: A Research and Policy
Conference. November 14, 2008. Conference presented by The Future of Children. This day-long
symposium, co-sponsored by Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School and the Association for Children of
New Jersey, is being held in conjunction with the October, 2008 release of a Future of Children volume
on juvenile justice policy. To RSVP http://www.princeton.edu/prior/events/conferences/november14-2008/index.xml
Baltimore, MD: 10th Annual Youth & College Leadership Summit, "Transforming Youth to Ignite
Change", November 14 - 15, 2008. Presented by New Light Leadership Coalition (NLLC).
http://www.nllc.org/home.html
San Francisco, CA: 2008 Public Education Network (PEN) Annual Conference. November 16-18,
2008. This conference will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the first local education
funds. The conference will center around the legacy, focus and impact of local education funds over
the last 25 years http://www.publiceducation.org/events.asp
Columbia, MD: Maryland’s 2nd Restorative Justice Conference “Opportunities for Impact”.
November 20-21, 2008. Conference goals: To increase the understanding and awareness of the
benefits of using restorative practices and principles; To promote increased use of existing restorative
justice principles, practices, and programs in Maryland; To encourage the establishment of new
restorative efforts throughout Maryland. For further information info@marylandrjconference.org or call
Belinda Reed, MD Chapter, Association for Conflict Resolution 240-338-8159
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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