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 ITEMS OF INTEREST

January 2, 2008

Of Special Note

• Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) Small Procurement notice for Developmental Programming for Youth in Selected Facilities. DJS is soliciting written bids from private, non-profit, or for-profit organizations to provide developmental programming for youth in select detention facilities. Interested vendors have the opportunity to provide facility programming with optional family involvement and community transition components at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center (Baltimore City), Carter Center (Eastern Shore), Chletenham Youth Facility (Prince George's County), the Hickey School (Baltimore County), Noyes Children's Center (Montgomery County), and the Waxter Girls Facility (Anne Arundel County). All inquires should be sent to at 410-333-4191 or anderse@djs.state.md.us so answers can be provided at the Pre-Bid Conference. To register for the  Pre-Bid Conference please call Ms. Denise Anderson at 410-230-3469. Procurement notice at

* January 3 - 10 am to 12 pm: Pre-Bid Conference

* January 4 -  site visits at the detention facilities earmarked for the programming

* January 17 - BIDS ARE DUE

* January 24, on or about - programming commences

* June 30 - programming ends

• Baltimore, MD: The Youth Investment Partnership cordially invites you to its 2008 Annual Meeting featuring their keynote speaker Congressman Elijah Cummings. A CALL TO ACTION Monday, January 7, 2008, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Sheldon Hall Room W1214, 615 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21205, 9:00 am – 12:00pm. Break-out discussion and action planning will immediately follow Congressman Cummings’ presentation. Panelists and topics include: Maryland Afterschool Partnership for Networking, Funding, and Policy Development- Rebkha Atnafou, The After School Institute PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Dr. Philip Leaf, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Youth Ready by 21: A Five-Year Action Agenda for Maryland Mary Beth Stapleton, Governor’s Office for Children. Please RSVP to Nonso Umunna at 410-547-9200 x 3011 or Email: numunna@ Light breakfast will be served at 8:45am. This event is co– sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Center for Adolescent Health, Johns Hopkins Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence, and Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute; and the Maryland Afterschool Network.

• Baltimore, MD: Maryland Education Coalition Annual Meeting. January 10, 2008. 5:30 – 7:00 pm Paul Laurence Dunbar High School – Library, 601 N. Central Avenue, Baltimore, MD  21202. Guest speaker Dr. Elizabeth M. Morgan. Dr. Elizabeth M. Morgan is currently the Superintendent of the Washington County Public Schools, having served in the position since 2001. She will be discussing successful interventions in the public school system and her program in Washington County. Please register no later than January 7, 2008 by calling Doris Stevens at 410-547-9200 x.3018 or e-mail dstevens@

• “Breaking The Cycle” Radio Dialogue. Sunday, January 6, 2008 2:00-4:00 p.m. The Fraternal Order of X-Offenders (F.O.X.O), founded by Brother Ellsworth Johnson Bey, hosts a weekly radio show in Baltimore on W.O.L.B (1010 am). 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.

Quick Glance at this week’s Items of Interest

New Events/Conferences/Trainings

1. National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health 2008 national topical

telephone conference: New Directions: Implementing A Public Health Approach Within

Mental Health Service Delivery Systems. January 17, 2008

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

April 5-6, 2008.

3. 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

Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings

4. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory

Board Meeting. January 7, 2008

5. Grapevine, TX: American Correctional Association 2008 Winter Conference.

January 11-16, 2008

6. Department of Labor Results Management Training Chapel Hill, NC: January 15-17, 2008 and Los

Angeles, CA: February 5-7, 2008

7. Baltimore, MD: Developing a City-Wide Approach to Truancy: Best Practices for School

Engagement. January 16, 2008

Noteworthy

8. January Is National Mentoring Month

9. In Maryland. suburbs, police find shifting gang allegiances

Reports, Research & Recent Publications

10. Summary of Advances in Juvenile Justice Reform (National Juvenile Justice Network

11. Juvenile Life Without Parole

12. Citation: Mangione-Smith R, DeCristofaro AH, Setodji CM, Keesey J, Klein DJ, Adams JL,

Schuster MA and McGlynn EA (2007). The Quality of Ambulatory Care Delivered to

Children in the United States

13. Evidence Based Services Committee. 2007 Biennial report: Effective psychosocial interventions

for youth with behavioral and emotional needs.

14. Monitoring The Future 2007 – Teens push back against drug use, but teen prescription drug

abuse emerges as concern

Resources

15. Web Site Offers Drug Abuse Research Resources

16. MacArthur Foundation Announces New DMC and Mental Health Action Sites

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

17. PBIS Maryland Events

18. Chicago, IL: 5th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. March 27-29, 2008

Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards

19. The Office of Justice Program's National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has announced Research on

Crime Prevention and Control: Focus on Gangs

20. School-Based Student Drug-Testing Programs.

For Youth

21. Precision Youth Power Program (PYPP)

22. Champions of Courage essay contest.

Job & Volunteer Opportunities

23. Washington, DC: Senior Program Associate

24. Baltimore, MD: Executive Director - New Pathways

Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training

New Events/Conferences/Training

1. National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health 2008 national topical telephone conference: New Directions: Implementing A Public Health Approach Within Mental Health Service Delivery Systems. January 17, 2008, 1:00 – 2:30pm EST. You have probably heard the words "A public health approach to mental health". There is significant work in place representing diverse disciplines to understand and support promotion, prevention, early identification and intervention as interrelated components of a full mental health continuum.  The time is right to start applying what we know and moving toward preventive and population-focused interventions that can be used by the many child-serving disciplines.  This call will present core elements, concepts and complexities underlying a public health approach to mental health.  Presenters from SAMHSA, the state of Missouri and the Georgetown National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health will highlight federal, state and national efforts. 

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

3. 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

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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training

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

5. Grapevine, TX: American Correctional Association 2008 Winter Conference. January 11-16, 2008. This year’s theme “Work Force: The Heart of Corrections”.

6. Department of Labor Results Management Training Chapel Hill, NC: January 15-17, 2008 and Los Angeles, CA: February 5-7, 2008. Are you a grassroots faith-based or community nonprofit organization that helps struggling people prepare for, obtain, and retain employment? Would you benefit from training in results management and from a new data management system to measure, manage, and communicate your organization's results? Do you have a strong desire to improve how you provide workforce-related services in your community? For more information and to apply, visit

7. Baltimore, MD: Developing a City-Wide Approach to Truancy: Best Practices for School Engagement. January 16, 2008. 10:00-11:30am Open Society Institute – Baltimore, 201 North Charles Street, Suite 1300, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Presented by Ken Seeley, Ed.D. President & CEO, National Center for School Engagement. Dr. Seeley will speak about best practices for reducing truancy and boosting school engagement. Drawing on the experiences of other organizations and cities, he will also discuss how Baltimore can develop an effective truancy reduction plan. RSVP to Molly Farneth at mfarneth@ or 410-234-1092 ext. 215 by January 11, 2008.

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NOTEWORTHY

8. January Is National Mentoring Month. President George W. Bush has proclaimed January 2008 as National Mentoring Month. For further information and resources regarding the observance of National Mentoring Month, visit Full text of presidential proclamation .

9. In Maryland. suburbs, police find shifting gang allegiances. The Washington Post, December 5, 2007. The Bloods and the Crips street gangs, notorious for ruthless violence since they emerged four decades ago in Los Angeles, have become increasingly influential in some of Washington's Maryland suburbs as the gangs recruit in jails and prisons and as small neighborhood crews adopt their names and creeds, authorities say.

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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS

10. Summary of Advances in Juvenile Justice Reform (National Juvenile Justice Network). NJJN has published its second compilation of advances in the juvenile justice field from the past twelve months.  The booklet notes continuing positive changes from states across the country including the removal of children from the adult system; conditions of confinement; providing alternatives and community based services; protecting the rights of particularly vulnerable groups, and improving indigent defense. The booklet “Advances in Juvenile Justice Reform 2006-2007” is available for download at or you can request a printed copy by emailing info@. [source: NJJN Update December 21, 2007 ]

11. Juvenile Life Without Parole. The Center For Law and Global Justice at the University of San Francisco has issued a report on the sentencing of child offenders - those convicted of crimes committed when younger than 18 years of age -to a term of life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole ("LWOP"). Report and press release available at

12. Citation: Mangione-Smith R, DeCristofaro AH, Setodji CM, Keesey J, Klein DJ, Adams JL, Schuster MA and McGlynn EA (2007). The Quality of Ambulatory Care Delivered to Children in the United States, New England Journal of Medicine, 357:1515-1523. “Although much research has been carried out on quality and safety of care delivered to adults and the elderly, few studies have examined quality of care provided to children. ..On the basis of medical record documentation, the study found that deficits in delivery of care to children are similar in magnitude to those previously reported for adults. In addition, these shortcomings may result in avoidable adverse health outcomes. Children in the study, on average, received only 46.5 percent of the indicated care for all categories, although the quality of care varied according to the clinical area. The results showed 92 percent adherence to indicated care for respiratory tract infections and only 34.5 percent adherence for preventive services for adolescents. The authors conclude that strategies to improve quality of care for children are necessary.”

13. Evidence Based Services Committee. (2007, Nov. 27). 2007 Biennial report: Effective psychosocial interventions for youth with behavioral and emotional needs. Hawaii Dept. of Health, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division. "This report is an updated review summarizing selected areas of the scientific literature on interventions, services, and medications for youth with significant emotional or behavioral needs.” Report available at [source: Data Trends, Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health ]

14. Monitoring The Future 2007 – Teens push back against drug use, but teen prescription drug abuse emerges as concern. American teens are pushing back against illicit drug use, according to the latest, most comprehensive national survey of middle and high school students. The 2007 Monitoring the Future study, conducted by the University of Michigan, shows significant, long-term reductions in youth drug use. There are steady declines in teen use of all illicit drugs from 2001 to 2007 including: 24 percent downturn in illicit drug use; 25 percent drop in marijuana use; 64 percent decrease in methamphetamine use; 15 percent drop in binge drinking; and 33 percent decline in cigarette use. Teen prescription drug abuse is the second largest category of illicit drug use, second only to marijuana. Abuse of prescription drugs, such as Oxycontin and Vicodin, unlike illicit drugs, has risen and remains alarmingly high. Indeed, past year abuse of Oxycontin increased 30 percent between 2002 and 2007. Monitoring the Future results available at [Source: OSDFS Prevention News Bulletin ]

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RESOURCES

15. Web Site Offers Drug Abuse Research Resources. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has launched a Web site to serve researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. The NIDA Networking Project site facilitates information sharing and research collaboration among those concerned with drug abuse through access to locations, people, expertise, and resources from NIDA's research networks. Website available at [Source: JUVJUST e-news December 31, 2007 ]

16. MacArthur Foundation Announces New DMC and Mental Health Action Sites. The MacArthur Foundation has announced the 4 sites that have been selected to join the Models for Change DMC Action Network.  They are Baltimore City, Maryland; Sedgwick County, Kansas; Rock County, Wisconisn; and Union County, North Carolina.  The DMC Action Network is coordinated by the Children's Center for Law and Policy (CCLP).  The 4 states selected to join the Models for Change Mental Health/Juvenile Justice Action Network are Texas, Connecticut, Ohio and Colorado.  The Mental Health/Juvenile Justice Network is coordinated by the National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice. [source: NJJN Update December 21, 2007 ]

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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)

17. PBIS Maryland Events

SET Assessor Training - January 11, 2008

Leadership Forum – February 14, 208

SET Training – February 25, 2008

SWIS Facilitator Training – March 18-20, 2008

Training of Trainers – May 27-29, 2008

18. Chicago, IL: 5th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. March 27-29, 2008. Sponsored by the Association for Positive Behavior Support . Further information and registration at .

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

19. The Office of Justice Program's National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has announced Research on Crime Prevention and Control: Focus on Gangs. The solicitation invites applications for research and evaluation projects that advance the understanding and practice of gang prevention, intervention, and enforcement. The application deadline is February 20, 2008. For further information about this funding opportunity, visit . [Source: JUVJUST e-news December 31, 2007 ]

20. School-Based Student Drug-Testing Programs. The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools is seeking applications for its Grants for School-Based Student Drug-Testing Programs. The announcement was published in the December 18, 2007, issue of the Federal Register. The grants will support the development and implementation or expansion of school-based drug-testing programs in grades 6–12. The application deadline is March 21, 2008. For further information about this funding opportunity, see the Federal Register Notice at . [Source: JUVJUST e-news December 21, 2007 ]

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FOR YOUTH

21. Champions of Courage essay contest. Entries are open for the 21st Annual “Champions of Courage” Black History Month Essay Competition, presented by WBFF FOX 45 and WNUV The CW Baltimore. The competition is open to all students grades 6 through 12. “Champions of Courage” is a showcase for students to honor those who have shared the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with young people. Students can enter by writing a brief essay saluting their “Champion of Courage”. Entries due by January 11, 2008. Further details at

22. Precision Youth Power Program (PYPP) is an organization dedicated to saving "at-risk youth" in Baltimore and the surrounding communities. PYPP provides job training and placement. Youth are brought into the studio for positive experiences through music ,arts & performances. Learn more at

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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

23. Washington, DC: Senior Program Associate – National Human Services Assembly. This full-time, professional position contributes to the effective advancement of the National Assembly’s strategic plan through work with its affinity groups and with assigned peer networks. The Associate helps to plan and implement organizational policy and learning priorities, tracks and analyzes national trends in legislation and in programmatic practices focused on human and community development.  For the complete job description, and how to apply

24. Baltimore, MD: Executive Director - New Pathways. New Pathways, Inc. provides counseling, independent living and developmental opportunities for Maryland youth emerging from foster care systems. The new Executive Director will be expected to maintain and expand the profile of New Pathways as a model agency for serving youth ages 16-20. For complete job description and how to apply

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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:

|PCAB Board Meeting Calendar for SY 2007-2008 |

|January 21, 2008 |March 10, 2008 |May 26, 2008 |

|February 11, 2008 |April 7, 2008 |June 9, 2008 |

|February 25, 2008 |April 21, 2008 |June 22, 2008 |

| | |July 09, 2008 |

Baltimore, MD: Graduate Seminar on Injury Research and Policy: Violence Prevention. The focus of the Graduate Seminar on Injury Research and Policy for the 3rd term in 2008 will be on violence prevention. The seminar series is jointly sponsored by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The seminars are open to all students and faculty as well as to the public. Dr. Daniel Webster organizes and facilitates the seminars (dwebster@jhsph.edu) and Whitney Austin (waustin@jhsph.edu) is the teaching assistant. The seminars will be on Tuesdays from 12:10 pm to 1:20 pm in the Hampton House Basement Auditorium at 624 N. Broadway in Baltimore. Questions about the logistics of the seminars should be directed to Edith Jones (eljones@jhsph.edu, 410-955-2221).

Jan. 22 John Umhau, MD, MPH, Laboratory of Clinical Studies, National Institute of

Health, National Institute for Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse. “Correcting

Nutritional Deficits and the Control of Violent Behavior.”

Jan. 29 Robert Sege, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine

Director, Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics Boston Medical Center. “The three

'R's of violence prevention in primary care: Resilience, Responsibility, and Respect.”

Feb. 5 Peter Reuter, PhD, Professor of Public Policy and Criminology, University of

Maryland, College Park. “How much has intensified drug enforcement reduced drug problems in the U.S.”

Feb. 12 Dan Whitaker, Director, National SafeCare Training and Research Center,

Marcus Institute, Atlanta. “Prevention of Partner Violence: Toward a Developmental and Ecological Approach”

Feb. 19 Catherine Bradshaw, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “A Public Health Perspective on Bullying and Peer Victimization”

Feb. 26 Richard Berk, PhD, Professor of Criminology and Statistics, University of

Pennsylvania. “Forecasting Murder Within a Population of Probationers

and Parolees: A High Stakes Application of Statistical Learning”

Mar. 4 Anne K. Duggan, ScD, Professor of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of

Medicine. “The Influence of Adult Attachment Anxiety and Avoidance on

the Effects of a Program to Prevent Child Maltreatment”

Baltimore, MD: 2008 Maryland Mentoring Conference: Inspiring Youth – Unlocking Potential. January 17-18, 2008. The 2008 Maryland Mentoring Conference will bring together mentoring experts, advocates, program providers, educators, mentors and youth to exchange information on best practices, resources, training and innovative activities. More information and registration at

Clearwater Beach, FL: 2008 National Leadership Conference on Child Welfare. January 24-26, 2008. Under the theme of Excellence - Taking It to Scale, this year’s conference will focus on organizational, cultural, and linguistic competence; transitioning youth to adulthood; Medicaid and the Deficit Reduction Act; and federal child welfare refinancing; with a special pre-conference session on process benchmarking. More information at

Washington, DC: The National Network for Youth's Annual Symposium 2008. January 27-30, 2008. More information at

San Diego, CA: 22nd Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment. January 28 – February 1, 2008. More information at .

Lake Buena Vista, FL: 14th Joint National Conference on Alternatives to Expulsion, Suspension, and Dropping Out of School. January 31 – February 2, 2008. More information and registration at .

Dallas, TX: 2008 Conference on Crimes Against Women. February 11-13, 2008. Further details

Washington, DC: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). February 11-14, 2008. If you are seeking ways to tackle drug use in your community or for a way to integrate youth into your community drug prevention strategy, you are eligible to attend. More information .

Washington, DC: Child Welfare League of America 2008 National Conference. February 25-27, 2008. This conference will feature presentations that discuss the relationship between outcomes, integration, and public policy and that demonstrate how to build public will and achieve positive change for children. More information at .

Chevy Chase, MD: Building Partnerships for Youth. February 27-29, 2008. This event will kickoff a unique and exciting opportunity for individuals interested in putting Positive Youth Development concepts to work at the state level through interdisciplinary collaborations. If you have state-level responsibility or oversight for programs that positively impact the well-being of young people, please consider applying to lead a state team of professionals in this year-long professional development experience. Teams will include 4-6 youth and adults from a variety of state level organizations (health, education, faith-based, and voluntary youth serving organizations are key). Free travel, resources, and tools, as well as numerous opportunities to network with peers from across the country, will be provided to accepted applicants. More information and application at .

Savannah, GA: National At-Risk Youth Conference. March 2-5, 2008. The conference trains adults who serve youth to create safe, healthy, caring, and intellectually empowering educational environments that foster the well-being of all children and adolescents. Sponsored by College of Education at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA and the Continuing Education Center at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. More information at

Jacksonville, FL: American Psychology-Law Society 2008 Annual Conference. March 5-8, 2008. More information at .

Chicago, IL: Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) Biennial Meeting. March 6-9, 2008. The Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) is a rapidly growing, dynamic society focused on the theoretical, empirical, and policy research issues of adolescence. More information .

Portland, OR: Responding to School Violence. March 11-12, 2008. This training, Responding to School Violence, explores strategies to create a culture of nonviolence within schools, strategies to intervene and prevent potential school attacks, immediate, short- and long-term strategies to respond to a violent episode, and strategies to address reactions to violent episodes. More information

Denver, CO: Blueprints Conference 2008. March 17-19, 2008. Evidence-Based Programs: Research to Practice Conference. The goal of the conference is to disseminate science-based information on youth violence, delinquency, and drug prevention programs that are effective. This conference will motivate the prevention field to adopt evidence-based programs and provide support, guidance, and tools by program experts to help practitioners implement these programs successfully in their own communities. Further details at

Washington, DC: 2008 Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) National GAINS Center Conference. March 18-20, 2007. The GAINS Center in the Justice System is committed to the goal of transforming the nation’s fragmented mental health system and developing a recovery-oriented, consumer-driven system of care. More information at

New York, NY: American Education Research Association Annual (AERA) Meeting. March 24-28, 2007. Proposals now being accepted through August 3, 2007. AERA now includes a special interest group on Social Emotional Learning (SEL). More information about the conference at . Or, visit for more information on SEL.

Greensboro, NC: Society for Adolescent Medicine Annual Meeting. March 26-29, 2008. Society for Adolescent Medicine (SAM) is a multidisciplinary organization committed to improving the physical and psychosocial health and well-being of all adolescents through advocacy, clinical care, health promotion, health service delivery, professional development, and research. More information at .

Miami, FL: National Youth Crime Prevention Conference and International Forum. March 26-29, 2008. Designed for youth 12-22 and the adults who work with them, the conference will address such topics as crime, drug, and violence prevention. As customary, youth participants will play a significant role. Sponsored by Youth Crime Watch. More information at .

Chicago, IL: 5th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. March 27-29, 2007. Sponsored by the Association for Positive Behavior Support . Further information and registration at .

Chicago, IL: Advanced Analytics for Child Welfare Administration. March 31-April 4, 2008. The purpose of the course is to enable participants to become critical consumers of child welfare administrative data as a means toward making continuous quality improvements in their organizations. The course is limited to 15 participants, who will receive full support for tuition, room, and most meals. Candidates must complete an application form, submit a resume or CV, and include a recommendation from a supervisor at their current organization. Read more about the course and obtain application materials at .

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 .

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

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.

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 .

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 .

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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