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JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:

 ITEMS OF INTEREST

OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBITY; WAGING PEACE

June 3, 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.

Baltimore, MD: The Birth of Peace: Increasing the Peace for a Nu World “An Urban Musical”. June 6, 2008, 6:00pm at Southside Academy Auditorium, Cherry Hill, 2700 Seamon Ave, Baltimore, MD 21225. Starring the New World Art Ensemble and student students from New Era Academy. The most original and powerful theater ever produced on gang violence prevention in Baltimore City. Admission is free. For more information, 410-338-0265 or

Baltimore -The Advancement Project has completed another draft of the Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS) Code of Conduct, with the revisions suggested by BCPSS principals, Dr. Alonso, CEO, Jonathan Brice, Director of Student Support, and other BCPSS administrators. BCPSS has scheduled public conversations about school safety and the Code of Conduct for June 3 at Digital Harbor, June 5 at Mergenthaler, and June 7 at Frederick Douglass High Schools.  BCPSS plans to put the new Code into effect in Fall 2008. Comments are welcomed. A copy of the latest draft may be found at · 

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.

• Baltimore, MD: Breaking the Chains 2008 – Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. June 5-6, 2008 at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt St., Baltimore. Presented by Making Connections, this conference is for you and anyone you know who wants to address the impact the War on Drugs has had on our community. On Thursday June 5, 2008, the conference will open with a Town Hall Meeting entitled: The Drug War in Baltimore – on the Streets and in the Media.  HBO’s The Wire cast members will participate in this opening session to discuss media portrayals of issues regarding drugs in Black communities, the political consequences and how they compare to real life experiences of community residents. The conference will continue on Friday, June 6, 2008.  A special event will specifically be held for young people to address the connection between education, employment and public safety as well as the relationship between the drug culture and hip hop.

Whether you are formerly incarcerated, a youth provider or youth, in recovery from drug addiction or a drug treatment provider, a city official concerned about these issues, or a community based organizer or civil rights advocate, then you should register today. More information and registration at . Advance registration is required to reserve your space, and space is limited.  For more information you can directly contact Rashid Shabazz at rshabazz@

• “Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue. Sunday, June 8, 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 email: thinkingisdestiny@ or call 410-262-4456.

• 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 X-Offenders (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 ex-offenders, 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 ex-offenders, including: short term and long term housing, emergency shelter, transitional housing, substance abuse, parenting, GED services, employment and job placement, financial literacy and HIV/AIDS information and education. In addition to the 12-Step Lifeskills Workshops and services such as emergency shelter, transitional housing, and linkage to other services, the P.E.A.C.E. project provides individual supports from individuals who have turned around their lives and who serve as mentors and positive role models. For additional information or referrals, call Project P.E.A.C.E. at 410 367-8393 or Brother Bey at 410 262-4456.

Quick Glance at this week’s Items of Interest

New Events/Conferences/Trainings

1. Baltimore, MD: Free Bus trip to visit the award winning Friendship Collegiate Academy in

Washington DC. June 6, 2008.

2. Baltimore, MD: Screening of Unnatural Causes: In Sickness and in Wealth.

June 24, 2008

3. Indianapolis, IN: 5th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association.

November 6-7, 2008.

Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings

4. Washington, DC: Mental Health America 2008 Annual Conference & National Mental Health

Promotion and Prevention Summit. June 4-7, 2008.

5. Webcast - Taking Action for Children: Early Interventions to Prevent Abuse and Prepare for

School Success. June 5, 2008

6. Baltimore, MD: Family Fun Fair. June 7, 2008

7. Ocean City, MD: Middle Atlantic States Correctional Association (MASCA) 2008 Conference “The

Overflow of Corrections: The Road to Re-Entry and Reunification”. June 8-11, 2008

8. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting

(PCAB). June 9, 2008

9. Baltimore, MD: A Call to Action: 5,000 Event. June 15, 2008

Noteworthy

10. Baltimore clergy put faith in action.

11. Allegany County, MD: Independent Living Preparation Services 14th Annual Teen Conference:

“GET HYPE: Helping Youth Plan for Emancipation”.

12. Reports on Schools Cite Student Discontent.

Reports, Research & Recent Publications

13. American Bar Association Official Policy on Crossover and Dual Jurisdiction Youth.

14. U.S. Department of Educations’ National Center for Education Statistics report: Condition of

Education 2008.

15. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s Violence by Teenage Girls: Trends

and Context.

Resources

16. Urban Networks to Increase Thriving Youth through Violence Prevention (UNITY).

17. The Community Tool Box.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

18. Reston, VA: 2008 Education Conference: Evidence-Based Practice, Scientifically-Based

Instruction, and Educational Effectiveness. September 5-7, 2008.

19. Ellicott City, MD: 2008 Maryland PBIS Summer Institute. July 21-25, 2008.

20. PBIS Maryland Events

Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards

21. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention mentoring solicitations.

For Youth

22. Baltimore, MD: New Light Leadership Coalition (NLLC) Annual Summer Youth Leadership

Institute. July 21-August 8, 2008

23. Baltimore Blast summer soccer camps.

Job & Volunteer Opportunities

24. Baltimore, MD: Program Development Coordinator – Casey Cares Foundation.

25. Chicago, IL: Program Officer, Juvenile Justice – MacArthur Foundation.

Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training

New Events/Conferences/Training

1. Baltimore, MD: Free Bus trip to visit the award winning Friendship Collegiate Academy in Washington DC. June 6, 2008. The bus will leave at 9:00 a.m. on Friday June 6, 2008 From The Canton Middle School (801 S. Highland St. Baltimore, MD 21224) Fait St. Entrance and will return by 1pm. A great way to meet The Leaders of The New Friendship Academy of Science and Technology which will be opening here in Southeast Baltimore in the current Canton Middle School Building this summer. The grades next year will be 6th, 8th (only for current Canton Middle School Students), and 9th grade. Each year they will “grow” a new grade (2009 = adding 7th and 10th, etc.). Space is limited. Please contact Lucia Naval at 410-361-9202 or LNaval@bcps.k12.md.us to register.

2. Baltimore, MD: Screening of Unnatural Causes: In Sickness and in Wealth. June 24, 2008, 8:30-11:30am 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@ or call Shannon Cosgrove at 443-984-4098. For more information about the documentary please visit

3. 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:  and on the International Bullying Prevention Association website at .  Early Bird Registration ends June 27.

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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training

4. Washington, DC: Mental Health America 2008 Annual Conference & National Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Summit. June 4-7, 2008. More information at

5. Webcast - Taking Action for Children: Early Interventions to Prevent Abuse and Prepare for School Success. June 5, 2008, 10:00am ET. Join Chapin Hall and the Urban Institute for a Thursday's Child public policy forum to discuss school-success initiatives that support newborns, toddlers, and their parents. Panelists will analyze the complexities of enacting effective school-readiness policies and programs. The conversation will address what's behind the latest interest in such initiatives, the social and political environments needed for successful early learning centers and home visitation efforts, and the lessons states can draw from Illinois' recent experience. Registration at .

6. Baltimore, MD: Family Fun Fair. June 7, 2008, 1:00–4:00 pm at Druid Hill Park. The Fair will take place at the Chinese Pavilion located between Swann Drive and Druid Hill Park Drive.

Free parking will be provided around the Druid Hill Park reservoir. Please enter from Druid Hill Park Drive. Along with Mambo Combo and Black Cherry Puppet Theater, there will be free entertainment, activities, giveaways and valuable information for the entire family. For more information call (410) 889-2300, or visit

7. Ocean City, MD: Middle Atlantic States Correctional Association (MASCA) 2008 Conference “The Overflow of Corrections: The Road to Re-Entry and Reunification”. June 8-11, 2008. The goal of the conference is to provide high quality training through speakers and workshops on topics of interest to the MASCA membership, which is comprised of adult and juvenile probation agents, state prison and local detention center officers and case managers, and pretrial detention/supervision officers and case managers. .

8. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting (PCAB). June 9, 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 PCAB through your attendance at their board meetings, parent engagement is important to the success of the education of our children.

9. 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

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NOTEWORTHY

10. Baltimore clergy put faith in action. This video presents interviews with several members of clergy who have taken their ministries out of their buildings and focused on the streets of Baltimore. Hosted by Rev. Heber Brown, III.

11. Allegany County, MD: Independent Living Preparation Services 14th Annual Teen Conference: “GET HYPE: Helping Youth Plan for Emancipation”. This year, the Social Services Administration, Independent Living Preparation Services will host its annual teen conference July 11-13, 2008 at Frostburg University. The goal of this conference is to provide learning opportunities that will “Help Youth Plan for Emancipation” by developing and/or enhancing their life skills enabling them to make more effective and informed decisions. The conference is designed to assist participants to “Get HYPE”, by providing information that encourages youth to plan for their future by set long and short-term goals. This will be accomplished by providing presentations and workshops that consist of a variety of topics and formats for youth ages 14 up to 20 years old. Proposals are being accepted through June 4th. For more information regarding proposal submission or more information about the conference, contact Dianne Timmons-Himes, 410-767-7114 or dthimes@dhr.state.md.us

12. Reports on Schools Cite Student Discontent. Article in the Washington Post, May 20, 2008. “Quality School Review" reports commissioned by D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee were a significant factor in her decisions about how to restructure the Washington DC’s 27 worst-performing schools. Forced by NCLB to make major changes at the schools, Chancellor Rhee sought to find out why they had failed in reading and math five years in a row. She dispatched teams of parents, students and educators from outside the district to observe classes, review lesson plans, and hold focus groups with teachers and students from the struggling schools.” The reports painted a broad picture of demoralization, inertia, and apathy. The full article is available online at [source: PEN Weekly NewsBlast, May 30, 2008 ]

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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS

13. American Bar Association Official Policy on Crossover and Dual Jurisdiction Youth. The American Bar Association (ABA) released recommendations and a report on policies and practices related to "dual jurisdiction" youth (abused and neglected youth with juvenile dependency cases who are charged with acts of delinquency).  The report is available at [source: NJJN-Announce, National Juvenile Justice Network, May 29, 2008 ]

14. U.S. Department of Educations’ National Center for Education Statistics report: Condition of Education 2008. The National Center for Education Statistics within the Institute of Education Sciences has released "The Condition of Education 2008," a congressionally mandated report that provides an annual portrait of education in the United States. The 43 indicators included in this year's report cover all aspects of education, from early childhood through postsecondary education and from student achievement to school environment and resources. Full report at [source: OSDFS Prevention News Bulletin, May 29, 2008 ]

15. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s Violence by Teenage Girls: Trends and Context. The first in a series of publications from OJJDP's Girls Study Group, the bulletin assesses trends of juvenile arrest rates for violent crimes, focusing on simple and aggravated assault. It also examines the context in which girls and boys offend, including the type of victims targeted and environments where offenses commonly occur. "Violence by Teenage Girls: Trends and Context" is available online only at . For further information about OJJDP's Girls Study Group, visit . [source: OSDFS Prevention News Bulletin, May 29, 2008 ]

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RESOURCES

16. Urban Networks to Increase Thriving Youth through Violence Prevention (UNITY). UNITY is designed to strengthen and support cities in  preventing violence before it occurs and to help sustain these efforts. Many cities do not have a collaborative plan or a clear strategy for preventing violence before it occurs. They need help to more effectively prevent violence and improve the lives of young people in our cities. Others are well underway and can share their successes and further strengthen their efforts. All of them need effective policies and resources at the federal level to reinforce and sustain their priorities. UNITY has been envisioned to help.

17. The Community Tool Box. The Community Tool Box contains more than 7,000 pages of free, practical guidance and information about the skills needed to build healthy communities.



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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)

18. 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

19. 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 icott

20. PBIS Maryland Events

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

21. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention mentoring solicitations. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced the following FY 2008 mentoring solicitations. The application deadline for each of these solicitations is June 20, 2008. [source: JUVJUST, May 29, 2008 ]

National Mentoring Programs invites applicants to propose the implementation of ready initiatives that will assist in the development and maturation of community programs to provide mentoring services to populations that are underserved due to locations, shortage of mentors, special physical or mental challenges of the targeted population, or other such situations identified by the community in need of mentoring services. Applicants are limited to national organizations, including community and faith-based nonprofit organizations.

Strengthening Youth Mentoring through Community Partnerships invites applicants to propose initiatives that will increase local communities' capacity to develop and implement mentoring programs and provide mentoring services, particularly to populations of at-risk youth who are underserved due to location, shortage of mentors, special physical or mental challenges, or other situations identified by the community in need of mentoring services. Applicants are limited to state governments, units or subunits of local government, and federally recognized tribal governments.

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FOR YOUTH

22. 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

23. Baltimore Blast summer soccer camps. During the summer months, the Baltimore Blast holds soccer camps for youth soccer players ages 5-13 throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan area. The Baltimore Blast Summer Soccer Camps are for youth players who desire to reach their full potential in all areas of their lives. Blast campers strive toward the improvement of soccer skills that form a solid foundation upon which they can continue to build on. In addition to the emphasis on soccer skills, Blast campers learn the game, enhance their soccer skills, interact with pro players and learn the values of teamwork, diversity, responsibility and sportsmanship. Further information at

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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

24. Baltimore, MD: Program Development Coordinator – Casey Cares Foundation. The Program Development Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the production of traditional social events. They are also responsible for securing additional sources of funds through external fundraisers, Holiday Giving Program, and civic group participation. Full information at

25. Chicago, IL: Program Officer, Juvenile Justice – MacArthur Foundation. This Program Officer will be responsible for managing grantmaking activities with a focus on juvenile justice and related issues including neuroscience in the law. The Program Officer will craft and implement grantmaking strategies; identify prospective grant recipients; review and evaluate proposals; prepare grant descriptions for administrative and board consideration; maintain relationships with individuals and organizations relevant to the fields of interest; monitor the performance of grantees and the implementation of grant strategies; organize meetings with prospective grantees, grantees and program advisors; represent the Foundation at program-related meetings and conferences; and participate in planning future program strategies. Application deadline: June 30, 2008. Full details at

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PREVIOUSLY POSTED EVENTS, CONFERENCES, & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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: June 22, 2008; July 09, 2008

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 .

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 .

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 .

Los Angeles, CA: National Assembly of School-Based Health Centers Annual Conference. June 26-28, 2008. Interdisciplinary professional education and networking with school-based health center colleagues from across the country. For more information, please visit .

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

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 .

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

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 high-quality, effective clinical interventions and supports within them. For more information, visit .

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 .

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 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.

New Orleans, LA: National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention. August 26-28, 2008. More information at .

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@.

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

Washington DC: GIS: Shaping Global Health - 2008 ESRI Health GIS Conference. September 28-October 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.

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 .

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.  and .

Baltimore, MD: 10th Annual Youth & College Leadership Summit, "Transforming Youth to Ignite Change", November 14 - 15, 2008. Presented by New Light Leadership Coalition (NLLC).

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.

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