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JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:

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 ITEMS OF INTEREST

March 31, 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.

• Need for Tattoo Removal Resource in Baltimore. The Violence Prevention Program at Shock Trauma is in need of local professionals who are willing/who provide pro-bono or reduced rate tattoo removal and/or tattoo re-design for gang members. Please contact Melissa A. Cole, LCSW-C at The Violence Prevention Program (VPP), mcole@epi.umaryland.edu or 410-706-3549.

• Baltimore, MD: First General Committee meeting for the National Healthy Homes Festival. April 2, 2008, 10:00am at the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning Offices, 2714 Hudson Street, Baltimore, MD 21224. This meeting is intended to update our Healthy Homes Partners on the progress of the Festival, as well as outline the various tasks for each of the following committees: 1. Logistics; 2. Partner Participation; 3. Agenda/Daily Events; 4. Mission Marketing. If you or your agency have not already joined a committee, sign up will be available at the General Committee meeting, or you can email Michelle LeDonne at mledonne@.

• 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 .

• “Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue. Sunday, April 6, 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: brotherbey@ and info@ 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. "Stop Bullying Now!" Web cast. April 16, 2008

2. Denver, CO: Evaluating Your Truancy Reduction Program. April 28-29, 2008

3. Nashville, TN: National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health: Training

Institutes on Local Systems of Care. July 16-20, 2008

Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings

4. Oakland, CA: Building Opportunities for Workers, Employers, and Communities. April 1-2, 2008

5. Webinar: An Outcome-Oriented Community Collaborative That Works. April 2, 2008

6. Denver, CO: School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) National Conference.

April 3-5, 2008.

7. Towson, MD: 12-hour Dance Marathon to Support Students Sharing Coalition. April 5-6, 2008

8. St. Louis, MO: American School Health Association Health Care 2008 and Business Institute.

April 5-6, 2008.

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

April 7, 2008.

Noteworthy

10. Increase in violence at Baltimore’s juvenile detention center.

11. Federal and State Legislative updates addressing suicide prevention and mental

health now available.

Reports, Research & Recent Publications

12. Knowledge is Empowering: Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership Fellows’

Involvement and Influence after Training.

13. The Mental Health of Adolescents: A National Profile, 2008.

14. A Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime: Relational Permanence Among Young Adults with

Foster Care Backgrounds.

Resources

15. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Health Care: A Chartbook.

16. Web blog at Juvenile Justice Connection.

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. PBIS Maryland Events

Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards

19. The Baltimore City Health Department is accepting nominations for the Sebastian

Russo Memorial Award.

20. Suicide Prevention Research Grants.

21. Building Healthy Teen Relationships.

For Youth

22. Burton Snowboards and Youth Venture - Go Overboard Challenge Grant.

Job & Volunteer Opportunities

23. Baltimore Rising’s Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program (MCIP) needs mentors 24. Chicago, IL: CASEL – Executive Director.

25. Washington, DC: Active Minds Summer Internship Opportunities.

Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training

New Events/Conferences/Training

1. "Stop Bullying Now!" Web cast. April 16, 2008, 1:30 – 3:00pm EDT. Web cast will feature “spotlight examples” of state- and community-level campaigns that use the Stop Bullying Now! resources, and will outline how YOU can put the resources to work locally. The web cast will also include a brief overview of the entire Stop Bullying Now! Campaign and its resources. Hosted by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS), Health Resources and Services (HRSA), and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau Communications (). Register at

2. Denver, CO: Evaluating Your Truancy Reduction Program. April 28-29, 2008. The National Center for School Engagement will conduct the training course Evaluating Your Truancy Reduction Program. Designed for persons responsible for school, court, and community-based truancy reduction programs, this interactive course is drawn from practical training experience, lessons learned about truancy reduction, and expertise in research. More information and registration at [source: JUVJUST March 27, 2008 ]

3. 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 .

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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training

4. Oakland, CA: Building Opportunities for Workers, Employers, and Communities. April 1-2, 2008. Come learn about the Transitional Jobs model and how this strategy is effectively serving populations with barriers to employment across the country. Learn from TJ providers from across the country about how you can develop the TJ strategy in your community! More information at

5. Webinar: An Outcome-Oriented Community Collaborative That Works. April 2, 2008, 3:00-4:30pm EST. Establishing an outcome-oriented community collaborative to address today’s social issues is an admirable goal. Realizing this goal can be a difficult task that requires careful planning and forethought. This webinar is intended to provide you with best practices and lessons learned in establishing an effective community collaborative. Registration and information at .

6. Denver, CO: School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) National Conference. April 3-5, 2008. For more information, visit index.html

7. Towson, MD: 12-hour Dance Marathon to Support Students Sharing Coalition. April 5-6, 2008. Dance for Change/Crank That Social Justice, just keeps getting better! Dance Marathon to support Students Sharing Coalition (SSC)! Dance for Change is an all night dance-a-thon which promises to be SSC’s biggest fundraising event ever. It will take place at Towson University on Sat, April 5th through Sun, April 6th. Teams of student volunteers will try to stay on the floor from 8 pm to 8 am, dancing to six DJ’s, playing Guitar Hero, or competing at Dance Dance Revolution. And if they get hungry, there will be no shortage of donated food to choose from. Free t-shirts if you raise $50 or more. Certain Baltimore mascots may appear. And there is still space for teams to register. Great prizes!!! Adult volunteers still needed and sponsorships are available. Contact Amy Scott for more information, Amyscott9@. For more information about Students Sharing Coalition, visit SOURCE’s webpage:

8. St. Louis, MO: American School Health Association Health Care 2008 and Business Institute. April 5-6, 2008.

9. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting. April 7, 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.

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NOTEWORTHY

10. Increase in violence at Baltimore’s juvenile detention center. “Violence at juvenile center up again”. Article published in the Baltimore Sun, March 28, 2008. “Violence behind bars at Baltimore's juvenile detention center has increased sharply this year, according to data released this week by the juvenile justice monitor, a setback amid efforts to rein in the long-troubled facility.” Read the full article

11. Federal and State Legislative updates addressing suicide prevention and mental health now available. The Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN) USA has updated documents highlighting state and federal legislative initiatives addressing suicide prevention and mental health. These resources are updated monthly and offer information on pending federal legislation and state legislation for the 2008 fiscal year covering October – March. [source: SPRC: The Weekly Spark, March 26, 2008 ]

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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS

12. Knowledge is Empowering: Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership Fellows’ Involvement and Influence after Training. A new study of the long-term impact of the Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership (CIPL) on parents trained by the program from 1997 to 2006 finds that, quite simply, knowledge is power. So far, nearly 1,400 graduates have completed CIPL's intensive training program that aims to impart a combination of information, skills and data. The study notes that parents sustained their educational involvement and broadened its scope beyond their children's schools and became more actively involved and more influential in improvement efforts, after completing CIPL. In addition, parents shifted from school-based to community- and system-based reform efforts. The study concludes that planting the seeds of educational knowledge will grow strong parental advocates. Report is available online [source: PEN Weekly NewsBlast, March 28, 2008 ]

13. The Mental Health of Adolescents: A National Profile, 2008. This report from The National Adolescent Health Information Center (NAHIC) at UCSF presents national data on measures ranging from well-being to substantial impairment. View the report at

14. A Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime: Relational Permanence Among Young Adults with Foster Care Backgrounds. Gina Miranda Samuels, Chapin Hall faculty associate, interviewed 29 young adults who aged out of foster care to better understand their existing support networks and how they learned to cope with people coming in and out of their lives. All the young adults in the study reported having a network that included friends as well as biological, adoptive, and foster family members, but most said they lacked emotional support. The study recommends that child welfare policy and practice address the social-emotional health of youth aging out of foster care as well as their economic and physical well-being. Read the report at

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RESOURCES

15. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Health Care: A Chartbook. This resource from the Commonwealth Fund offers a set of data and discussion intended to help policymakers, teachers, researchers, and practitioners begin to understand disparities in their communities and to formulate solutions. View the chartbook online at [source: MCH Alert, March 28, 2008 ]

16. Web blog at Juvenile Justice Connection. The U.S. Department of Justice's National Institute of Corrections (NIC) has established a blog to facilitate the exchange of information among juvenile justice professionals. Juvenile Justice Connection will feature news from NIC, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and other Federal, state, and local sources, including information about professional training opportunities and juvenile justice-related research. [source: JUVJUST March 28, 2008 ]

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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

18. PBIS Maryland Events

Special/Alternative Schools Spring Forum – April 16, 2008

State Leadership Meeting – April 17, 2008

Training of Trainers – May 27-29, 2008

State Leadership Meeting – June 12, 2008

Western Region Returning Team Training – June 24, 2008

Upper Chesapeake Returning Team Training – June 26-27, 2008

Baltimore County Returning Team Training, July 16-17, 2008

Central 2 Returning Team Training - July 16-17, 2008

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

19. The Baltimore City Health Department is accepting nominations for the Sebastian Russo Memorial Award. It recognizes healthcare providers who have made significant contributions to their fields by providing dedicated and compassionate service to low-income individuals and families. Deadline is April 30. . 410-396-4388. . [source: The Rawlings-Blake Roll Call, March 28, 2008]

20. Suicide Prevention Research Grants. Offered by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, this funding seeks to encourage established investigators to undertake innovative approaches and explore new directions in suicide research; encourage talented new investigators to enter the field of suicide research through grants that provide training support and mentoring; and provide seed money for pilot projects that show promise in opening up new areas of suicide research. Further details at [source: SPRC: The Weekly Spark, March 26, 2008 ]

21. Building Healthy Teen Relationships. The Building Healthy Teen Relationships program will support the creation and evaluation of comprehensive community-based models of prevention that aim to decrease relationship violence and increase positive, protective relationship skills. More information at

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FOR YOUTH

22. Burton Snowboards and Youth Venture - Go Overboard Challenge Grant. Burton Snowboards and Youth Venture are co-sponsoring the Go Overboard Challenge Grant to find the best youth-led ideas to change the world. Application deadline: May 1, 2008. More information at [source: The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools Weekly Insider, March 25, 2008 ]

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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

23. Baltimore Rising’s Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Program (MCIP) needs mentors for youths whose parent or guardian is in jail and is taking referrals for children who need mentors. Kamala Green at 443-984-1013.

24. Chicago, IL: CASEL – Executive Director. The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is now accepting applications for our Executive Director position. CASEL is a collaborative that works to advance the science and evidence-based practice of social and emotional learning (SEL). Further details at

25. Washington, DC: Active Minds Summer Internship Opportunities. Active Minds, Inc.is the nation’s only non-profit organization dedicated to utilizing the student voice to raise mental health awareness on the college campus. We are seeking energetic, self-motivated individuals for several internships throughout 2008. A limited number of internships each year will be paid, with interns receiving small stipends to cover living expenses. Qualifications include: Experience or interest in mental health, suicide prevention, development of non-profits, or adolescent issues a plus. Send a letter of interest and resume/cv to amalmon@ or fax: (202) 332-9599 (no phone calls please). Internships are available through the spring, summer and fall – please indicate on your application for what time period you would be interested. If you are applying for a summer position, please submit materials by Sun, Apr 6th. [source: SOURCE Weekly Service Scoop ]

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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: April 21, 2008; May 26, 2008; June 9, 2008; June 22, 2008; July 09, 2008

Cambridge, MA: Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation's State-of-the-Science Conference, "From Innovations to Practice: The Promise and Challenge of Recovery for All". April 14-15, 2008. Come together with experts in transformation for the field of mental health, with over 90 presenters covering what you need to know to shift your agency, program and workforce to a recovery orientation. See the complete list of presentations at .

Check out the agenda at and the find out how the conference will be bringing people together to meet the promise and challenge of achieving recovery for all!

Boston, MA: American Association of Suicidology Annual conference. April 16-19, 2008. Call for papers deadline, October 31, 2007. Learn more at the AAS website .

Baltimore, MD: Neighborhoods: Sign up for Mayor Dixon's Citywide Spring Cleanup. April 19, 2008. Every spring the citizens of Baltimore band together with city government to sweep, rake and haul away the litter from our neighborhoods. While some neighborhoods concentrate on a particular trash trouble spot, others do an overall spring cleaning. Many use this as an opportunity to not only clean but also to green their neighborhoods through tree, shrub and flower planting and mulching. Numerous City agencies will also be on-hand for the event and will work to clear storm drains, remove graffiti,cut weeds, trim trees, and board vacant homes. The Department of Public Works will provide volunteers with gloves, rakes, brooms, shovels, bags and debris removal. To register for the Spring cleanup or for more information, citizens should call 410-396-1209.

Bethesda, MD: Sexual Assault Response Team Training Program. April 21-25, 2008. This program is designed for health care personnel (officer, enlisted and civilian) desiring education and training in performing sexual assault examinations.  In addition, chaplains, investigators, law enforcement, mental helth care workers, sexual assault victim advocates, and persons from other disciplines who wish to have an increased understanding of the sexual assault examination, and to provide a multidisciplinary approach to sexual assault care and the medioclegal process may attend. More information at

Washington, DC: Investing in Our Children: Emerging Reforms in Juvenile Justice. April 25-29, 2008. Learn about emerging reform efforts in juvenile justice. The conference will emphasize significant juvenile justice and delinquency prevention reform efforts at the local, state and federal government level, as well as models of public/private partnerships to enhance systems of care.

Baltimore, MD: SOURCE Tri-School Day of Service. April 26, 2008. Save the Date. The Johns Hopkins University SOURCE announces its Spring Tri-School Day of Service. Join students, faculty and staff from all three Schools (SOM, SON, JHSPH) at one of several sites throughout Baltimore for a day of community service! Stay tuned for upcoming information on service projects for the day and information on how to sign up! This event is co-sponsored by: SOM InterAction, SON SGA, and the JHSPH Student Assembly Community Affairs Committee. The Day of Service is a part of National Volunteer Week Activities (April 26 – May 3).

Portland, OR: Coalition for Community Schools National Forum 2008. April 30 – May 2, 2008. The Coalition for Community Schools is an alliance of national, state and local organizations in education K-16, youth development, community planning and development, family support, health and human services, government and philanthropy as well as national, state and local community school networks. The Coalition advocates for community schools as the vehicle for strengthening schools, families and communities so that together they can improve student learning.

Baltimore, MD: Kids On The Hill Sounds of Hope and Change. May 4, 2008, 2:00pm at Beth Am Synagogue, 2501 Eutaw Place, Baltimore. Come hear the fabulous sounds of the soulful Lea Gilmore, croon to Charm City Klezmer, jam to Korean drumming and experience the flow and funk of beat box performer Shodekeh. Also featuring the charismatic Joyce J. Scott as our queen of inspiration and mistress of ceremonies. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for students, and $5 for children under 14. Join for brunch before the concert from 11 am – 1:30 pm at 2412 Madison Avenue, cost $100 (includes priority seating for the concert). For more information, contact: Rebecca Yenawine rebeccayenawine@. For more information about Kids on the Hill, visit SOURCE’s webpage:

Adelphi, MD & Washington, DC: 8th Annual Jerry Lee Crime Prevention Symposium – Systematic Evidence on What Works in Crime and Justice. May 5-6, 2008. The first day will at 1:00 p.m. at the University of Maryland Inn & Conference Center, located in Adelphi, Maryland. The focus of this portion of the Symposium is on methodological issues of random assignment and meta-analysis. It will include five presentations addressing the methodological issues of evidence, evaluation, and systematic reviews. The second day will begin at 8:30 a.m. in Washington, DC. The focus of this portion of the Symposium is on presentations of research results on two key criminal justice topics—second responder programs for family abuse and early childhood family programs. Presentations will be followed by reactions from panels of leading practitioners and policymakers. The second day also features a roundtable discussion pertaining to advancing evidence-based policy. Further details and online registration at .

Washington, DC: White House Summit on Youth Drug Prevention. May 7, 2008, 1:00 – 5:00pm in the 5th Floor Conference room of 750 17th Street, NW in Washington, DC 20503. This is a free summit that will be held at the Office of National Drug Control Policy to share information about Random Student Drug Testing - a viable prevention and intervention approach to reduce substance abuse among youth. Local and national experts will present and answer questions on Legal Concerns, Policy Development, and funding sources. You are welcomed to bring several representatives of your school community. To register to attend, please send an email to vwoodberry@ondcp., or call 202-395-6750.

Arlington, VA: Social Services Performance Summit. May 7-9, 2008. Learn how to implement measures to improve your agency’s effectiveness and service delivery. More information and registration at .

Baltimore, MD: Fourth Annual Eastern Regional Conference on After-School. May 8-9, 2008 at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, 100 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore 21201. Sponsored by The After-School Institute and Maryland After-School Partnership. To improve the quality of after-school programs in the Eastern Region of the United States, the 2008 Regional Conference will focus on the following areas: Embedding Core Academic Content in Enrichment Activities; Promoting Policy and Practices to Create Capacity, Partnerships & Sustainability; Integrating Youth Development Principles; Merging Research & Practice to Improve Quality, and Showcasing Programs in the Region. More information at

Bethesda, MD: Accelerating the Dissemination and Translation of Clinical Research into Practice. May 9, 2008. This is the first in a series of workshops to discuss and share best practices and ways in which researchers can partner with community health care providers to translate clinical research into practice. Participants will develop recommendations for academic-community collaborations and partnerships with other community programs to better facilitate translating science into community-based practice. More information and registration at .

Washington, DC: 7th Annual Afterschool for All Challenge. May 13-14, 2008. The Afterschool for All Challenge will bring together afterschool staff, administrators, advocates and youth from all over the country. Further information at .

Aurora, CO: The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Correctional Leadership Development training program. May 13-23, 2008. The 70-hour blended delivery course is intended for juvenile justice senior-level leaders, such as facility superintendents, juvenile detention facility superintendents, and senior probation and parole supervisors. Deputies of these leaders will be considered if recommended by their chief executive officer. There is no registration fee for this training, and the cost of air travel, lodging, and meals are also covered for selected participants. The application deadline is March 7, 2008. To access additional information about the OJJDP/NIC Correctional Leadership Development training program, including an application form, visit .

Milwaukee, WI: Prevent Child Abuse America 2008 National Conference. May 19-22, 2008. This conference is focused specifically on the prevention of child abuse and neglect through a variety of strategies including home visitation, research, parent education, public policy and advocacy, parent leadership, and integrated services for family support. More information .

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

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. More information forthcoming on the MASCA website .

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. More information forthcoming on the MASCA website .

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 .

Denver, CO: National Area Health Education Center Organization 2008 Conference: Moving Mountains to Overcome Health Disparities. June 28-July1, 2008. For more information, please visit .

Nashville, TN: Georgetown University Training Institutes Developing Local Systems of Care for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Needs and Their Families: New Directions to Improve Outcomes conference. July 16-20, 2008. For more information please visit

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.

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@.

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.  Coming Soon: Session proposals, conference and hotel registration information will be posted at and .

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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