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JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:

 ITEMS OF INTEREST

OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBITY; WAGING PEACE

September 23, 2008

Of Special Note

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• Open Society Institute- Baltimore: Audacious Idea. Stop rewarding truant students with more time off from school. This week, Jane Sundius, director for the Education and Youth Development Program at OSI-Baltimore, shares her idea for keeping more kids in school and introduces OSI-Baltimore’s new white paper series. This three-part series, An Epidemic of Absence, addresses the issue of student absence in our public schools and what actions can be taken to remedy the problem. To read Jane's audacious idea and participate in the discussion, visit . To download the three-part white paper series, visit [source: OSI – Baltimore Newsletter, September 22, 2008]

• The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is sponsoring the National Institute of Corrections satellite training entitled: "Women and Work: Gender Responsivity and Workforce Development".  The training will take place on September 24 and 25, 2008 at the Public Safety Education and Training Center, 6852 4th Street, Sykesville, MD. On October 29, 2008, the Department will continue by reviewing progress on the action plans developed at the end of the NIC training. The goal will be to continue collaborative efforts developed during the NIC training.  Guest Speaker Mischa Toland, Community Development Coordinator for The Family League of Baltimore City, will discuss workforce development for young women aged 17 - 24.  NIC Correctional Program Specialist Patricia Taylor will be one of our facilitators. The broadcast will qualify for CEUs from NICs' associate, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA.  NIC will require a $20.00 fee for CEUs.  We are also pending certification from the Police and Correctional Training Commission.  Those that want certification would have to attend our training session in Sykesville. The Johns Hopkins Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence will no longer host this event. If you are interested in attending the full session or on October 29th, please contact Jean Gover at 410-339-5075 / jgover@dpscs.state.md.us or Dawn Pearson at 410-585-3758 / dpearson@dpscs.state.md.us by September 19th 2008.

• Calling All College Students, High School Students, Out of School Youth and Young Leaders!! New Light Leadership Coalition, in partnership with the Morgan SGA, presents the 10th Annual Youth & College Leadership Summit, "Transforming Youth to Ignite Change" on Friday, October 31st and Saturday, November 1st at Morgan State University Student Center. The weekend will include powerful workshops, inspiring guest speakers, emerging leaders roundtable, resource fair and 2008 Presidential Political Forum, Our Vote, Our Voice. Don't miss the conference that's for youth, hosted by youth! Registration deadline is September 30th. Register online at  and for more information call 410.494.1588.

• “Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue. September 28, 2008 2:00-4:00 p.m. Brother Bey, the founder of the Fraternal Order of X-Offenders, hosts a weekly radio show on W.O.L.B (1010 am) that presents community-based, ex-offender driven efforts in Baltimore and elsewhere that are helping to break the cycle of violence. The primary focus of the F.O.X.O.’s “Breaking The Cycle” Radio Dialogue is to extend discussion, increase consideration of community-driven alternatives, and initiate and expand the collective action needed to deter, decrease and prevent the pandemic of juvenile delinquency and adult criminality gripping Baltimore and many other communities. The radio show provides a voice to those attempting to change their thinking and behaviors, informing ex-offenders, their families, and others of opportunities, increasing access to strategies that work, and exposing those that don’t. You are invited to call in to the radio program at 410-481-1010. To learn more about FOXO, visit their website at hhtp://foxo.us or email Brother Bey at thinkingisdestiny@ or brotherbey@foxo.us or call 410-262-4456. Information about the new FOXO training DVD: The Psychology and Sociology of Criminology also is available on the website

• 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: Voices for Recovery from Alcohol and Other Drugs. September 27, 2008

2. October is Kids' Month in Downtown Baltimore.

3. Baltimore, MD: Maryland's 20th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference.

October 8, 2008.

4. Lawrence, KS: The Kansas Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology: Translating

Research into Practice. October 16-18, 2008.

5. Hollywood, CA: "It's My Life" Conference on Youth in Foster Care.

October 31- November 1, 2008.

6. Atlanta, GA: 20th Annual Conference of the National Federation of Families for Children's

Mental Health. November 20-23, 2008.

Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings

7. Webinar: The Role of Business in Ready by 21. September 24, 2008

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

9. Washington DC: GIS: Shaping Global Health - 2008 ESRI Health GIS Conference.

September 28-October 1, 2008

10. Washington, DC: 2008 Nonprofit Human Resources Conference: Advancing Mission Through

People. September 28-29, 2008.

11. Piscataway, NJ: "Liberation Based Healing: Just Therapy for a Just Society" Conference.

October 3, 2008

12. Glen Burnie, MD: Community Conferencing Center Bull & Oyster Roast. October 3, 2008

13. Power seminars for youth workers

Noteworthy

14. News - Maryland Schools. Recent news articles in the Baltimore Sun.

15. Missouri's Juvenile Justice System Earns National Recognition.

Reports, Research & Recent Publications

16. Breakthrough Performance-Ten Emerging Practices of Leading Intermediaries

17. Reforming DC’s Youth Incarceration System.

Resources

18. Baltimore - Power of Parents and Partners in School (P.O.P.S. Program)

19. Lights On Afterschool 2008: Technical Assistance Call for Maryland - Follow Up.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

20. PBIS Maryland Events

Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards

21. Scholarships and tuition reimbursement for careers in substance abuse treatment

22. The Interaction of HIV, Drug Use, and the Criminal Justice System (R01)

23. Taproot Foundation - Service Grants Program.

For Youth

24. Youth As Resources, Baltimore’s youth-led grant making organization has funds available.  

Job & Volunteer Opportunities

25. Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems, Inc (bSAS) - Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships

(CAP) Committee

26. New York, NY: Project Director, Reentry Policy Council

Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training

New Events/Conferences/Training

1. Baltimore, MD: Voices for Recovery from Alcohol and Other Drugs. September 27, 2008, 8:00am - 2:00pm. Recovery Walk begins at 9:30am at The Lords Church of Baltimore, 5010 Park Heights Avenue. Walk ends at Druid Hill Park (near the Reptile House). Honorary Chairs for the Event: The Honorable Senator Catherine E. Pugh, District 40, Baltimore City and The Honorable Patricia C. Jessamy, State’s Attorney for Baltimore City. For more information: (410) 664-4300;

2. October is Kids' Month in Downtown Baltimore. Every weekend will have a family-friendly theme with events and activities throughout Downtown. Downtown attractions and museums will also be offering special discounts and events throughout the month providing families the perfect opportunity to experience all Downtown Baltimore has to offer. [source: The Rawlings-Blake Roll Call, September 19, 2008]

3. Baltimore, MD: Maryland's 20th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference. October 8, 2008. For more information, please visit.

4. Lawrence, KS: The Kansas Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology:Translating Research into Practice. October 16-18, 2008.

5. Hollywood, CA: "It's My Life" Conference on Youth in Foster Care. October 31- November 1, 2008. For more information, please visit

6. Atlanta, GA: 20th Annual Conference of the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health. November 20-23, 2008.

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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training

7. Webinar: The Role of Business in Ready by 21. September 24, 2008, 11:00am – 12:00pm EST. This webinar will focus on the business community and how businesses can best be engaged in the Ready by 21 Challenge. Please send an email with your contact information to Ian Faigley, Senior Program Associate with the Forum for Youth Investment, at ian@ if you wish to attend this webinar. 

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

9. Washington DC: GIS: Shaping Global Health - 2008 ESRI Health GIS Conference. September 28-October 1, 2008.

10. Washington, DC: 2008 Nonprofit Human Resources Conference: Advancing Mission Through People. September 28-29, 2008.

11. Piscataway, NJ: "Liberation Based Healing: Just Therapy for a Just Society" Conference. October 3, 2008. 8:30am – 5:00pm. Rutgers University Busch Student Center 604 Bartholomew Rd. WeCare4UIFS@

12. Glen Burnie, MD: Community Conferencing Center Bull & Oyster Roast. October 3, 2008. Community Conferencing Center is celebrating their 10th Year anniversary and hosting a Bull & Oyster Roast at Michaels Eighth Avenue 7220 Greyburn Drive Glen Burnie MD 21061 from 7:00 PM-12:00 AM. 100-125 tickets are on sale at $40/ticket and at $350/table of 10. A silent auction with donated items available for bidding and a skills auction where you can bid on a donated skill and let the donor do all the work for you will take place from 7:00-10:00 PM. The Peacing It Together Awards will start at 9:00pm. For tickets and more information please call the Community Conferencing Center at 410-889-7400 or visit

13. Power seminars for youth workers. Urban Leadership Institute announces three exciting upcoming training opportunities for educators, social workers, school police, clergy and other professionals engaged in serious work with youth. To register go to or call 410-467-1605.

The National Dare To Be Queen Train-the-Trainer Certification Conference

October 3, 2008, 8:30am - 4:00 pm. The True Reformer Building, 1200 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. Training is $150.00. CEU's, training certificates, copy of Dare To Be Queen cuuriculum & training materials.

 

Engaging Boys of Color Around Healthy Decision Making: Unlocking the Keys to Positive Male Development-Professional Development Conference. October 9, 2008, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Loyola College Graduate Conference Center, 8890 McGaw  Road, Columbia, MD 21045. Training is $100.00. CEU's, training certificates, breakfast & lunch.

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NOTEWORTHY

14. News - Maryland Schools. Recent news articles in the Baltimore Sun.

“Baltimore schools chief Andres Alonso ordered the city's high schools Thursday to try to individually track down the 925 students who have dropped out since January and get them back in class.”

“Maryland education officials are pushing failing schools to replace their principals and teaching staffs”

15. Missouri's Juvenile Justice System Earns National Recognition. The Missouri Department of Social Services' Division of Youth Services has been honored with the prestigious Innovations in American Government Award by Harvard University's Ash Institute. The award is in recognition of the achievements of Missouri's juvenile justice, which seeks to rehabilitate young offenders by focusing on individual and group treatment in small group dormitory settings. This approach appears to be bearing dividends as over 90 percent of youth participating in the program avoid further incarceration for 3 years or more after graduation [source: JUVJUST, September 16, 2008]

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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS

16. Breakthrough Performance-Ten Emerging Practices of Leading Intermediaries. In conjunction with the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and knowledge provided by eleven leading intermediaries, a guidebook was created to share practices of leading intermediaries that have led to breakthroughs in performance as they support the work of grassroots faith-based and community organizations. [source: HHS CFBCI Weekly Listserv, September 19, 2008]

17. Reforming DC’s Youth Incarceration System. Amidst the recent debate about the placement of arrested youth in the District of Columbia, the public has now weighed in. In a new Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research poll of 820 registered voters in the District, 77 percent believe youth who are arrested and awaiting trial should be placed in a juvenile facility, not in the DC jail, an adult facility. Moreover, the public overwhelmingly believes that youth should be rehabilitated and not merely incarcerated. [source: CFK Weekly, September15, 2008]

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RESOURCES

18. Baltimore - Power of Parents and Partners in School (P.O.P.S. Program) is a new program to encourage and address the needs of students who are expecting or parenting teens who have dropped out and want to return to school. Developed by the Laurence G. Paquin School. 410-396-9398/9399. [source: The Rawlings-Blake Roll Call, September 19, 2008]

19. Lights On Afterschool 2008: Technical Assistance Call for Maryland - Follow Up. If you couldn't make the call but would like to listen - you can play back the recording of the call at:  Playback Number: 641-715-3470. Access Code: 733837#.

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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)

20. PBIS Maryland Events

State Leadership Meeting – September 25, 2008

State Leadership Meeting – October 22, 2008

Coaches' Meeting (New Coaches) – October 23, 2008

PBIS Implementers forum – October 30-31, 2008

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

21. Scholarships and tuition reimbursement for careers in substance abuse treatment. Are you considering a career in substance abuse treatment in the City of Baltimore?  Scholarships and tuition reimbursement are available to human service, social work, psychology, counseling and nursing students. More information on these programs and applications are available through college financial aid offices or the Maryland State Scholarship Administration at ssamail@mhec.state.md.us or by phone at 410.260.4565 or 1.800.974.1024.

22. The Interaction of HIV, Drug Use, and the Criminal Justice System (R01). This initiative solicits R01 applications that link drug abuse, HIV/AIDS prevention and the criminal justice system. Applications responsive to this FOA should conduct intervention research or propose descriptive research that can clearly lead to effective new interventions. Application deadline: November 25, 2008.

23. Taproot Foundation - Service Grants Program. Service grants are designed to provide applicants with the tools and services necessary to maximize the impact of their critical work in the community. Each grant is executed by a team of consulting professionals who volunteer their time and expertise.

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FOR YOUTH

24. Youth As Resources, Baltimore’s youth-led grant making organization has funds available.  

Youth (up to age 21) in Baltimore City and County who want to put their community building ideas into action are invited to apply for funding. Grants range from $500 - $3,500 and are available for community organizing programs that are created and carried out by young people. Youth As Resources is offering grant seeker workshops on: Wednesday, October 1 at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 4 at 10:30 a.m. Applicants are required to attend one of the two workshops and must be represented by one or two youth and no more than one optional adult.  Application deadline is on Monday, November 10 by 5:00 p.m. To sign up for a workshop and/or for more information, please call (410) 576-9551.

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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

25. Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems, Inc (bSAS) - Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships (CAP) Committee.  Would you like to be a volunteer community representative on an important bSAS committee? CAP oversees bSAS’s outreach and public education activities, efforts to build community partnerships, and advocacy activities to encourage public officials to support drug addiction prevention and treatment.

26. New York, NY: Project Director, Reentry Policy Council. The Council of State Governments Justice Center justicecenter. is hiring a project director to help staff the Reentry Policy Council Project, an initiative begun in 2001 to increase the likelihood that people’s transition from prison or jail to the community is safe and successful

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PREVIOUSLY POSTED EVENTS, CONFERENCES, & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Reno, NV: Juvenile Probation and Justice Management Conference. October 5-8, 2008. The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges will hold its annual Juvenile Probation and Justice Management Conference. Under the theme "What Works? Evidence-Based Practice," sessions will address such topics as motivational interviewing and multi-systemic therapy. To obtain further information and register online, visit

Reno, NV: Supporting Children Living with Grief and Trauma - A Multidisciplinary Approach. October 8-9, 2008. For more information please visit .

Ocean City, MD: Maryland Crime Prevention Association Conference. October 13-16, 2008. More information

Baltimore, MD: Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City Community Justice Series: Community Justice – Juvenile Delinquency. Baltimore City is experiencing an increase in juvenile violence, negatively impacting our communities and schools. Citizens are more interested than ever in juvenile issues. From September to January, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City invites you to attend a 4 part series titled “Community Justice: Juvenile Delinquency.” This year’s focus will be on the Juvenile Justice System, Juvenile Delinquency Trends and Prevention/Intervention Resources. All four forums will be open to the public. All forums will be held from 6:00 - 8:00pm at UMB Biopark Auditorium at the University of Maryland Baltimore, 800 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

October 15, 2008 - Juvenile Delinquency Trends

November 12, 2008 - Juvenile Prevention and Intervention Resources

January 7, 2009 - Community Engagement – Next Steps

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

Bowie, MD: Maryland’s Crime Victims’ Resource Center Inc. (MCVRC) 5th Annual Chocolate Affair. October 17, 2008, 7:00 – 10:00pm Florian Hall, 13701 Old Jericho Park Road, Bowie. Fundraiser and auction featuring delicious food and desserts. Your support, attendance, auction purchases and auction donations will enable MCVRC to continue serving crime victims. MCVRC is a non-profit organization that provides free support and legal services to victims across Maryland and in federal court from its offices in Baltimore City and Prince George’s County. Make your reservations now! Just $50 per person. 301-952-0063 or 1-877-VICTIM1.

Tucson, AZ: Protective Schools Revisited: Tapping into the Power of School Culture. October 20-21, 2008. For more information please visit

Leadership Matters: A Virtual Seminar Series is a series of interactive, Internet-based educational programs offered by the AASA Center for System Leadership™. Each program is presented by leading experts in the field of public education. These fast-paced programs provide important information relevant to the work of superintendents and other school system leaders. Further details

Oct. 21, 2008 - "AASA's Take on Election 2008: Who Has a Platform Worth

Standing On?"

Dec. 9, 2008 - "A Holistic Approach to School Security"

May 6, 2009 - "Leading School Systems into the 21st Century: The Role of

Superintendents" 

June 2, 2009 - "Building a High-Impact Superintendent-Board Partnership"

Providence, RI: Department of Labor YouthBuild Conference & Site Visit Seminar. October 21-22, 2008. Courses offered at the conference on October 21: Student Centered Relevant Curriculum Integrating Academics and Skills Training Achieving High Attendance and Retention. The Site Visit Seminar - Developing a Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program will be held October 22. More information

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 .

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.

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 . 

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

Orlando, FL: National Conference on Juvenile Justice. March 11-14, 2009. More information and registration to follow at a later date.

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.

Baltimore, MD: NASRO 2009 National Conference. June 29 – July 3, 2009. N.A.S.R.O. - The National Association of School Resource Officers assisted by M.A.S.R.O. - The Maryland Association of School Resource Officers are hosting The NASRO 2009 National Conference in Baltimore June 29 to July 3, 2009. Special SRO training classes will be offered during Conference. Additional information/classes to be posted as they become available. Details and registration forms will be posted on the training section on the website.

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