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JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:

 ITEMS OF INTEREST

OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBITY; WAGING PEACE

July 15, 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.

• Do Something to Improve Baltimore City Schools. July 16, 2008, 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Douglass Myers Maritime Museum in Fells Point. Dr Andres Alonso, CEO, Baltimore City Public Schools, will speak about challenges and opportunities in our schools. Through “speed volunteering” meet several non-profits who focus on youth and education related issues to find out how you can volunteer to do something to make a difference in Baltimore City. The evening includes complimentary cocktails and light fare. Register for this event; for more information contact (410) 366-6030 or email: information@;

• 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

• Correction. Call to presenters. Maryland’s Second Restorative Justice Conference: Opportunities for Impact. The conference will be held on November 21, 2008 in Columbia, Maryland. Last week, it was announced that the conference date was November 20th. Please note the corrected date of November 21, 2008. Conference sponsored by Maryland Chapter, Association for Conflict Resolution. The Goals of the Conference are to: Increase the understanding and awareness of the benefits of using restorative justice principles and practices; Promote the increased use of existing restorative justice principles, practices and programs in Maryland; Encourage the establishment of new restorative efforts throughout Maryland. The Planning Committee for the 2008 Restorative Justice Conference invites proposals for the 75-minute Workshops. The Committee seeks presenters with expertise in restorative practices. Proposals will be based on relevance to intended audiences, cultural diversity, clarity and originality. Further details and presentation submission form available on our Center’s website at . Submission forms must be received by August 22, 2008.

• “Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue. Sunday, July 20, 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: Healing Hearts murder victim families’ network and advocacy groups.

July 31, 2008

2. Philadelphia, PA: Children's Health and the Environment Annual Conference.

September 18-19, 2008.

3. Phoenix, AZ: Center for School Mental Health Annual Conference. September 25-27, 2008.

4. Baltimore, MD: Alliance for Children and Families 2008 Annual Conference.

October 28-30, 2008.

Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings

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

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

6. Baltimore, MD: Personal Finance Seminar For Teens. July 16 & July 23, 2008

7. Orlando, FL: Multidisciplinary Conference on Child Abuse. July 16 – 18, 2008.

8. Arlington, VA: The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Conference 2008. July 21–23, 2008.

9. Washington, DC: National Child Welfare Data and Technology Conference. July 21-23, 2008.

10. Washington, DC & Baltimore, MD: Mapping DC & Baltimore Communities Workshop: Intro to GIS

and Community Analysis. July 21 & July 23, 2008.

11. Chicago, IL: "Sustainable Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning" Training.July 24-25, 2008

and August 14-15, 2008.

Noteworthy

12. Audacious Ideas: OSI-Baltimore.

13. Maryland: Department Commits to Rigorous Review of Proposed Juvenile Facility

14. Six states to design own plans for fixing schools.

Reports, Research & Recent Publications

15. A list of recent publications compiled by SafetyLit.

16. Characteristics of the 100 Largest Public Elementary and Secondary School Districts in the

U.S. 2005-06.

17. "Best Practices To Address Community Gang Problems: OJJDP's Comprehensive Gang Model”

Resources

18. CDC's School Health Education Resources (SHER).

19. Dads and Daughters.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

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

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

21. PBIS Maryland Events

Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards

22. Health Program – Kresge Foundation.

23. Christopher D. Smithers Foundation, Inc. - Alcoholism Prevention and Education Grants.

For Youth

24. Disney Minnie Grants program

Job & Volunteer Opportunities

25. Baltimore, MD: Manna House seeks Doctoral Student Interns.

26. Baltimore, MD: Training & Resource Manager, Baltimore City Teaching Residency –

The New Teacher Project.

Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training

New Events/Conferences/Training

1. Baltimore, MD: Healing Hearts murder victim families’ network and advocacy groups. July 31, 2008. 6:30 - 8:30pm, New Life United Methodist Church, Rev. Eric King, 4400 Parkside Dr., Baltimore, MD 21206. Contact Kimberly Armstrong at 1-800-485-8214, Just4me.diamond@ or

Bonnita Spikes (443) 472-5258, bspikes1@

2. Philadelphia, PA: Children's Health and the Environment Annual Conference. September 18-19, 2008. For more information, please visit

3. Phoenix, AZ: Center for School Mental Health Annual Conference. September 25-27, 2008. For more information, please visit .

4. Baltimore, MD: Alliance for Children and Families 2008 Annual Conference. October 28-30, 2008. Conference theme: The Power of Purpose, The purpose of Our Power.

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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training

5. 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 .

6. Baltimore, MD: Personal Finance Seminar For Teens. July 16 & July 23, 2008, 7:00 – 9:00pm at 3001 East Drive (Peach Room), 21217, 7:00 – 9:00pm. Presented by MECU (Municipal Employees Credit Union).Teens will learn the importance of saving money and financial literacy. Participants will also have an opportunity to open a savings account with MECU. Will need a school or state issued identification and $5 to open account. Must be over 18 years of age or have a guardian on site.

7. Orlando, FL: Multidisciplinary Conference on Child Abuse. July 16 – 18, 2008. More information at

8. 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 .

9. Washington, DC: National Child Welfare Data and Technology Conference. July 21-23, 2008. This conference will focus on “Making IT Work: Achieving Safety, Permanency and Well-being for Youth.” This year’s conference will examine the collection and use of data that influence youth in foster care.

10. Washington, DC & Baltimore, MD: Mapping DC & Baltimore Communities Workshop: Intro to GIS and Community Analysis. July 21 & July 23, 2008. Washington DC workshop will take place on July 21, 2008, 8:30am – 4:30pm and the Baltimore workshop will be held on July 23, 2008, 8:30am – 4:30pm. More information and registration .

11. 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.

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NOTEWORTHY

12. Audacious Ideas: OSI-Baltimore. This week, Matthew Joseph, Executive Director of Advocates for Children and Youth, talks about improving Maryland by adopting best ideas from around the world. To read his audacious idea and participate in the discussion, visit .

13. Maryland: Department Commits to Rigorous Review of Proposed Juvenile Facility “After vigorous efforts by Advocates for Children and Youth and questioning by State Treasurer Nancy Kopp, the Department of Juvenile Services agreed to a rigorous and transparent review of a proposal to open a large juvenile facility on the former site of Bowling Brook. Rites of Passage, a for-profit, out-of-state firm, wishes to re-open the facility, which previously served more than 170 youth. The State revoked the license of Bowling Brook after the death of Isaiah Simmons.” Full article on the Advocates for Children and Youth website

14. Six states to design own plans for fixing schools. Article in the Washington Post online, July 1, 2008. “Six states are getting the OK to write their own prescriptions for ailing schools under the Bush administration's signature education law. It's a softening from how No Child Left Behind currently works _ with schools having to take certain steps at specific times for missing math and reading testing goals. Critics have complained that the approach is too rigid and treats schools the same regardless of whether they miss the mark by a little or a lot. The states getting more freedom under a pilot program are Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland and Ohio.” Read the full article

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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS

15. A list of recent publications compiled by SafetyLit. July 14, 2008. Volume 11, Number 28. SafetyLit is a free service of the Center for Injury Prevention Policy and Practice at San Diego State University in collaboration with the World Health Organization. Abstracts available at

Adolescents in Transition: School and Family Characteristics in the Development of Violent Behaviors Entering High School. Frey A, Ruchkin V, Martin A, Schwab-Stone M. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev 2008; ePub

Anger correlated with psychosocial variables in rural youth. Puskar K, Ren D, Bernardo LM, Haley T, Stark KH. Issues Compr Pediatr Nurs 2008; 31(2): 71-87.

Decision making and problem solving in adolescents who deliberately self-harm.

Oldershaw A, Grima E, Jollant F, Richards C, Simic M, Taylor L, Schmidt U. Psychol Med 2008;

ePub(ePub): ePub.

Gender violence among teenagers: socialization and prevention. Valls R, Puigvert L, Duque E. Violence Against Women 2008; 14(7): 759-85.

Individual and parental psychiatric history and risk for suicide among adolescents and young adults in Denmark : A population-based study. Stenager K, Qin P. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 2008; ePub

Social and interpersonal factors relating to adolescent suicidality: a review of the literature. King CA, Merchant CR. Arch Suicide Res 2008; 12(3): 181-96.

Violence in youth. Ono Y, Pumariega AJ. Int Rev Psychiatry 2008; 20(3): 305-16.

16. Characteristics of the 100 Largest Public Elementary and Secondary School Districts in the U.S. 2005-06. The National Center for Education Statistics within the Institute of Education Sciences has released the report "Characteristics of the 100 Largest Public Elementary and Secondary School Districts in the United States: 2005-06 (NCES 2008-339)." Report available at

17. "Best Practices To Address Community Gang Problems: OJJDP's Comprehensive Gang Model” The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has published "Best Practices To Address Community Gang Problems: OJJDP's Comprehensive Gang Model.” The report provides communities responding to a present or potential youth gang problem with guidance in implementing OJJDP's Comprehensive Gang Model. It describes the research informing the model, notes findings from evaluations of several programs demonstrating the model, and outlines best practices derived from practitioners with experience in planning and implementing the model in their communities. Report at [source: OSDFS prevention news bulletin, July 11, 2008]

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RESOURCES

18. CDC's School Health Education Resources (SHER). CDC's School Health Education Resources (SHER)* provides user-friendly access to the myriad school health education offerings available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Resource online at

19. Dads and Daughters. Created by men with daughters, Dads & Daughters improves the lives of fathers, daughters, and their families with outstanding resources supporting fathers’ and stepfathers’ positive involvement in girls’ lives and advocacy for girls’ well-being

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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)

20. 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

21. PBIS Maryland Events

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

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

Coaches' Training – July 21, 2008

Elementary New Team Training – July 22-23, 2008

Secondary New Team Training – July 24-25, 2008

Eastern Region Returning Team Training – July 29-30, 2008

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

22. Health Program – Kresge Foundation. The Kresge Foundation, a rare charity that gives money to nonprofits for capital projects, has announced a new focus on health. In June 2008, they launched a major program to address the health inequities found in many low-income and minority communities, and we are working to improve or eliminate harmful conditions associated with the natural, built and social environments. For more information, visit

23. Christopher D. Smithers Foundation, Inc. - Alcoholism Prevention and Education Grants. The Christopher D. Smithers Foundation, Inc. provides funding for alcoholism prevention and education programs and activities. The organization places a special emphasis on high risk populations. [source: Center for Health and Health Care in Schools Weekly Insider, July 8, 2008 ]

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FOR YOUTH

24. Disney Minnie Grants program. The Youth Service America and Walt Disney Company are accepting applications for the Disney Minnie Grants program. The purpose of the program is to support youth (ages 5-14)-led service projects focused on the environment, disaster relief, public health and awareness, community education, hunger, literacy, or any issue that youth identify as a community need. Deadline: August 30, 2008. [source: Center for Health and Health Care in Schools Weekly Insider, July 8, 2008 ]

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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

25. Baltimore, MD: Manna House seeks Doctoral Student Interns. Manna House whose mission statement is to offer assistance and support to the homeless, poor, and needy of Baltimore with services contributing toward their independence and stability, is seeking one or two doctoral student interns willing to conduct an evaluation of its program as part of the PFRH (Population, Family and Reproductive Health) department’s research practicum requirements. The work would need to be conducted on a pro bono basis. Manna House is flexible on the time period and level of effort for the assessment. Students interested in this opportunity to learn about a dynamic Baltimore program that serves the homeless, poor, and HIV-infected population should contact Executive Director, Esther Reaves (410) 889-3001 or email: erreaves@ [source: SOURCE Weekly Service Scoop, July 8, 2008 ]

26. Baltimore, MD: Training & Resource Manager, Baltimore City Teaching Residency - The New Teacher Project. The New Teacher Project (TNTP) is a non-profit consulting firm that partners with school districts, states, universities and other organizations to enhance their ability to recruit, select, train and support new teachers effectively. The Training & Resource Manager will be responsible for the successful planning, implementation and evaluation of two Training Institutes. In addition, the Training & Resource Manager is responsible for ongoing program administration, which is connecting Fellows in their first or second year of teaching to resources throughout the school year to ensure their success in the classroom. Details at

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PREVIOUSLY POSTED EVENTS, CONFERENCES, & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Portsmouth, NH: International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference, July 27-29, 2008. Presented by The Family Research Laboratory (FRL) & the Crimes Against Children Research Center (CCRC). Further information at

Norfolk, VA: National Council on Juvenile and Family Court Justices Annual Conference. July 27-30, 2008. NCJFCJ’s 71st Annual Conference focusing on juvenile and family law topics including custody and visitation, divorce, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, and substance abuse.

Baltimore, MD: Baltimore Homeless Youth Initiative (BHYI) – 2008 Forums. Laws and government policies that impact Baltimore’s homeless youth and young adult. Dates and topics include: July 29th: State systems: Foster care, juvenile justice, and Children in Need of Supervision (CINS); August 5th: Resources & legal options for youth and young adults. All sessions held from 9:00am – 12:00pm at Radisson Cross Keys, 5100 Falls Rd, Baltimore 21210. No cost to attend but registration is required. You may register for one or all of the sessions. To register, go to . For more information about BHYI contact Julia Pierson at juliapierson@, or 410 258 8878.

Baltimore, MD: Baltimore Neighborhoods: Celebrate National Night Out. August 5, 2008. This national event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a message to criminals, letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Each community decides how it wishes to join in the celebration and in Baltimore, the evening has been celebrated with parades, cookouts, ice cream socials and candle-light vigils. To find out more about NNO and to get ideas for your event, visit the website for the National Association of Town Watch at .

Washington, DC: The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) 2008 Data Users Conference. August 11 – 13, 2008. This free conference is held biennially to bring the latest information on NCHS data to researchers and other data users from around the country. All of the NCHS data systems will be represented with informational sessions, hands-on workshops and exhibits. Registration required.

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@.

Anaheim, CA: The Magic of Connections National Mentoring Summit. September 18 - 19, 2008. The purpose of the summit is to invigorate and mobilize the mentoring community, while motivating and inspiring business and civic leaders to increase their support for mentoring efforts.

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

Internet training: Women and Work: Gender Responsivity and Workforce Development. September 24-25, 2008. A live, 8-hour satellite/Internet training program Training for site coordinators: July 9, 2008. The National Institute of Corrections will host a live, 8-hour interactive training program specifically designed for individuals working with justice involved women. How do you respond to a woman leaving prison when she asks: “What type of job should I pursue? How

do I go about getting the job I want? How do I keep my job? Am I the type of person an

employer would want to hire?” Site coordinators/facilitators are responsible for recruiting participants and duplicating training materials. They must also schedule a training site to accommodate 24 to 32 participants for the September 24-25, 2008, live satellite/Internet broadcast. More information

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.

Washington, DC: 2008 Nonprofit Human Resources Conference: Advancing Mission Through People. September 28-29, 2008. The 2008 Nonprofit Human Resources Conference is the first of a series of planned annual events designed to bring together nonprofit human resources practitioners, executives, thought leaders, and researchers to not only discuss human resources issues of critical importance to the nonprofit sector, but also to identify resources – human, financial, and programmatic – that will advance the missions and organizational effectiveness of individual organizations and position the sector more effectively for the future. National Assembly members will receive a discount on registration. 

Washington, DC: Safe Kids Worldwide – 2008 Child Injury Prevention Conference. October 15-18, 2008. For more information, please visit .

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 .

Hollywood, CA: 2008 It's My Life Conference. October 31 – November 2, 2008. It’s My Life convenes over 700 participants—youth in foster care, alumni of care, caregivers, practitioners, and advocates—who share innovative practices designed to guide preparation for adulthood services for youth aging out of foster care.

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 . 

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 .

Princeton, NJ: Vulnerable Populations in the Juvenile Justice System: A Research and Policy Conference. November 14, 2008. Conference presented by The Future of Children. This day-long symposium, co-sponsored by Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School and the Association for Children of New Jersey, is being held in conjunction with the October, 2008 release of a Future of Children volume on juvenile justice policy. To RSVP

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

San Francisco, CA: 2008 Public Education Network (PEN) Annual Conference. November 16-18, 2008. This conference will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the first local education funds. The conference will center around the legacy, focus and impact of local education funds over the last 25 years

Columbia, MD: Maryland’s 2nd Restorative Justice Conference “Opportunities for Impact”. November 20-21, 2008. Conference goals: To increase the understanding and awareness of the benefits of using restorative practices and principles; To promote increased use of existing restorative justice principles, practices, and programs in Maryland; To encourage the establishment of new restorative efforts throughout Maryland. For further information info@ or call Belinda Reed, MD Chapter, Association for Conflict Resolution 240-338-8159

Denver, CO: Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting. April 2-4, 2009. In response to overwhelming requests from membership and meeting attendees, SRCD is moving to a new Biennial Meeting schedule.

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