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 ITEMS OF INTEREST

February 12, 2008

Of Special Note

• TODAY! Baltimore, MD: Graduate Seminar on Injury Research and Policy: Violence Prevention: Prevention of Partner Violence: Toward a Developmental and Ecological Approach” February 12, 2007, 12:10pm, Hampton House Basement Auditorium at 624 N. Broadway in Baltimore. Presented by Dan Whitaker, Director, National SafeCare Training and Research Center, Marcus Institute, Atlanta 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.

And upcoming, on February 19th, Catherine Bradshaw, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will be speaking on “A Public Health Perspective on Bullying and Peer Victimization” as part of the Graduate Seminar.

TODAY! Baltimore, MD: The role of men in preventing violence against women. February 12, 2008, 6:00pm Carpenter Room, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, 525 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore.

• Washington, DC: Responsible Fatherhood Initiatives: Lessons from Research and Directions for Moving Forward. February 13, 2008, 8:30am – 12:00pm. 2100 M Street N.W., 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. panel discussion sponsored by the Urban Institute and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This forum will focus on lessons learned and next steps for responsible fatherhood initiatives, and will also provide ample opportunity for audience discussion. The first panel consists of researchers from several of the major fatherhood initiatives. They will share key findings from their studies (including Partners for Fragile Families, Parents’ Fair Share, fatherhood programs under the Welfare-to-Work Grants program, and the Office of Child Support Enforcement’s Responsible Fatherhood Initiative). To RSVP, contact Joanna Parnes at jparnes@ui. or (202) 261-5750. To register online visit

• “Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue. Sunday, February 17, 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.

Quick Glance at this week’s Items of Interest

New Events/Conferences/Trainings

1. Baltimore, MD: Youth As Resources (YAR) Open House. February 27, 2008, 5:30pm

2. Baltimore, MD: “It Takes a Village,” a community celebration in honor of Black History Month at

the War Memorial Building hosted by Baltimore Mayor Shelia Dixon.

February 16, 2008, 2:00-6:00pm

3. Indianapolis, IN: Best Practices in Bullying and Violence Prevention. November 6-8,

Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings

4. Baltimore, MD: JHU Vagina Monologues Feb 15 and Feb 16, 2008

5. Baltimore, MD: Early Chronic Absence: Missing School in Grades K-3.

February 22, 2008, 10:00-11:30am

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

February 25, 2008, 6:30pm

7. Washington, DC: Child Welfare League of America 2008 National Conference.

February 25-27, 2008.

8. Baltimore, MD: Investing in the Beloved Community. February 28, 2008,

9:00am – 12:00pm

Noteworthy

9. “Paving 'Safe Streets”.

10. Open Society Institute –Audacious Ideas.

11. President Bush Establishes Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs.

Reports, Research & Recent Publications

12. Cross-national prevalence and risk factors for suicidal ideation, plans and attempts.

13. A list of recent publications compiled by SafetyLit

Resources

14. Helping America’s Youth

15. Suicide Assessment Pocket Card Developed for Mental Health Professionals

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

16. PBIS Maryland Events

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

Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards

18. Summer Institute on Youth Violence Prevention. A Training Opportunity for Doctoral Students.

19. Open Society Institute call for proposals Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap initiative

20. Professional Development for Arts Educators

21. Sprint Ahead for Education

22. MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Awards Program

For Youth

23. Baltimore City Public School students To Participate in Lexington Market’s Black History Month

Celebration

Job & Volunteer Opportunities

24. Baltimore, MD: Program Coordinator – Baltimore Freedom Academy

25. New York, NY: Campaign Manager – Campaign to Promote Opportunities for African

American Boys and Men.

Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training

New Events/Conferences/Training

1. Baltimore, MD: Youth As Resources (YAR) Open House. February 27, 2008, 5:30pm, 2 E. Read St, 8th floor conference room. YAR is a youth-led grant making organization. YAR provides Baltimore youth with funding and support to turn their community organizing ideas into action.  All are welcome (including youth, young adults, kind and caring adults, youth development professionals, parents, community leaders) but registration is required. Please call (410) 576-9551 for more information and/or to register.

2. Baltimore, MD: “It Takes a Village,” a community celebration in honor of Black History Month at the War Memorial Building hosted by Baltimore Mayor Shelia Dixon. February 16, 2008, 2:00-6:00pm. 101 N. Gay St., Baltimore. The event will be emceed by Maria Broom, known for her roles as an actress, reporter and teacher, and Marc Clark, host of 92Q’s Big Fat Morning Show. The event will close with a keynote speech and discussion on the theme, “It Takes a Village,” with Dr. Ben Carson.

3. 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 .

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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training

4. Baltimore, MD: JHU Vagina Monologues Feb 15 and Feb 16, 2008. The Johns Hopkins Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health present: The Vagina Monologues. Both performances will be held at 7 pm at the Johns Hopkins University Turner Auditorium (720 Rutland Avenue). Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. For advance ticket reservations, email: vagina.monologues.jhmi@ All proceeds will benefit The House of Ruth, Adelante Familia, and the International V-Day campaign. For more information, contact Emily Heikamp (Emily.heikamp@jhmi.edu). Information about the organizations can be found on SOURCE’s website: House of Ruth: and Adelante Familia: [source: SOURCE ]

5. Baltimore, MD: Early Chronic Absence: Missing School in Grades K-3. February 22, 2008, 10:00-11:30am, Open Society Institute – Baltimore, 201 North Charles Street, Suite 1300, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Presention by Hedy Chang. Ms. Chang is currently managing an applied research project on chronic absenteeism in early elementary school. Supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, this project is examining the causes, consequences, and potential responses to missing extended periods of school in grades K-3. Sponsored by the Open Society Institute- Baltimore. RSVP to Molly Farneth at mfarneth@ or 410-234-1092 ext. 215 by February 15, 2008.

6. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting. February 25, 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

7. 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 .

8. Baltimore, MD: Investing in the Beloved Community. February 28, 2008, 9:00am – 12:00pm at The Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys, 100 Village Square, Baltimore, MD 21210. This is a seminar on church-based community economic development. Come hear one of the nation’s premier executives in church-based community development, Dr. Lula Ballton as she leads a seminar on equipping faith leaders for economic development. For more information contact Jamye Wooten 866-639-6809.

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NOTEWORTHY

9. “Paving 'Safe Streets”. Article in the Baltimore Sun, February 11, 2008. Ex-offenders are mentoring the young and mediating disputes to stop violence that may be a trigger-pull away. Read the full article online at .

10. Society Institute –Audacious Ideas. Kimá Joy Taylor, OSI-Baltimore's new director of the Tackling Drug Addiction Initiative, talks about voting. Visit to participate in the discussion.

11. President Bush Establishes Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs. On February 7, President Bush signed an Executive Order establishing the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs, a coalition of Federal agencies that will help support communities and organizations working on behalf of our nation's youth. To access the Executive Order, visit [Source: JUVJUST e-news February 11, 2008 ]

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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS

12. Cross-national prevalence and risk factors for suicidal ideation, plans and attempts. Citation: Nock MK, Borges G, Bromet EJ, Alonso J, Angermeyer M, Beautrais A, et al. British Journal of Psychiatry. 2008 Feb; 192:98-105. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) World Mental Health Survey Initiative, which includes information on prevalence and risk factors for suicidal behaviors in 17 countries, were analyzed to determine if there are cross-national trends. The researchers found there was variability in the prevalence of suicidal behavior but consistency in risk factors for the behavior. Abstract at [source: SPRC The Weekly Spark, February 6, 2008 ]

13. A list of recent publications compiled by SafetyLit. February 11. Volume 11, Number 6. 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 .

Clustering of Adolescent Dating Violence, Peer Violence, and Suicidal Behavior. Bossarte RM, Simon TR, Swahn MH. J Interpers Violence 2008; ePub

Community violence in context: risk and resilience in children and families. Aisenberg E, Herrenkohl T. J Interpers Violence 2008; 23(3): 296-315.

Establishing Ongoing, Early Identification Programs for Mental Health Problems in Our Schools: A Feasibility Study. Nemeroff R, Levitt JM, Faul L, Wonpat-Borja A, Bufferd S, Setterberg S, Jensen PS. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2008; ePub

Increase in US youth suicide rates 2004. Bossarte RM, Caine ED. Inj Prev 2008; 14(1): 2-3.

Longitudinal trajectories and predictors of adolescent suicidal ideation and attempts following inpatient hospitalization. - Prinstein MJ, Nock MK, Simon V, Aikins JW, Cheah CS, Spirito A. J Consult Clin Psychol 2008; 76(1): 92-103.

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RESOURCES

14. Helping America’s Youth. The purpose of this guide is to assist your community in forming effective partnerships and to provide customized strategic planning tools and informational resources to enhance youth-serving efforts. Learn more at

15. Suicide Assessment Pocket Card Developed for Mental Health Professionals. The Suicide Assessment Five-step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T) Card guides clinicians through five steps which address the patient’s level of suicide risk and suggest appropriate interventions. The SAFE-T Card, a 6x7, 2-sided folded pocket card, is intended to provide an accessible and portable resource to the professional whose clinical practice includes suicide assessment. View a PDF of the pocket card or visit SPRC’s online library for more details and ordering information. [source: SPRC The Weekly Spark, February 6, 2008 ]

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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)

16. PBIS Maryland Events

Leadership Forum – February 14, 208

SET Training – February 25, 2008

SWIS Facilitator Training – March 18-20, 2008

Training of Trainers – May 27-29, 2008

17. 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

18. Summer Institute on Youth Violence Prevention. A Training Opportunity for Doctoral Students. August 3 - 8, 2008 to be held at University of California, San Diego. Goals and objectives include: to provide training by professionals with expertise in various areas of Youth Violence Prevention (YVP) that graduate students might not otherwise be exposed to in their own university environments; to stimulate discussion and research ideas in the area of YVP that will be relevant to the graduate students' future plans for research and evaluation in the the area of YVP. Application deadline April 1, 2008. More information at stopyouthviolence.ucr.edu or

19. Open Society Institute call for proposals Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap initiative. Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap is a $10 million national program designed to create an awareness of—and increase resources to close—an alarming treatment gap: Currently, four out of five Americans who need drug and alcohol addiction treatment are unable to get it. The initiative aims to mobilize public support for expanded treatment by increasing public funding, broadening insurance coverage and achieving greater program efficiency. Proposals will be accepted from partnerships at the state, county or city level that can demonstrate success in building awareness of the treatment gap among stakeholders, and the implementation of effective strategies for increasing insurance coverage, increasing government appropriations, and/or improving the efficiency and effectiveness of treatment available. A copy of the RFP, eligibility criteria, submission instructions, and more information about the initiative is available at . The submission deadline for completed proposals is April 11, 2008.

20. Professional Development for Arts Educators - To implement model professional development programs in music, dance, drama, media arts or visual arts, including folk arts, for arts educators and other instructional staff of K-12 students in high-poverty schools. Deadline: February 29, 2008. Full announcement at

21. Sprint Ahead for Education. Grants for character education programs that promote youth leadership, youth volunteerism, school pride and a positive school culture. Deadline: April 15, 2008.

22. MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Awards Program. For collaborative crime-reduction strategies involving police and the community. Funded by MetLife Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corp. Deadline: February 29, 2008. Further details

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FOR YOUTH

23. Baltimore City Public School students To Participate in Lexington Market’s Black History Month Celebration. As part of the Black History Month Celebration at Lexington Market, hundreds of students will be a part of the month-long event, "Music, Dance, Art And Education At The Market." Students from various elementary, middle and high schools will enjoy a motivational talk from a special guest, then give a special performance before the lunchtime crowd. The school performances are Monday through Friday, noon to 1pm. For a list of the school performances, check their website

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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

24. Baltimore, MD: Program Coordinator – Baltimore Freedom Academy. The Foundation’s mission is to provide expert and financial support to an environment that cultivates young adults who will emerge dedicated to serving their families and their communities and prepared to be informed problem-solvers and effective advocates for positive social change. Bachelor’s degree required. If you are interested in learning more about joining The BFA Foundation, Inc. team, please send a resume and cover letter to kharris@. More information at

25. New York, NY: Campaign Manager – Campaign to Promote Opportunities for African American Boys and Men. The Campaign Manager will lead the development of an exciting new campaign within the Open Society Institute's U.S. Programs to address, and help reverse, the ways in which African American boys and men are stigmatized, criminalized, and excluded from the U.S. economic and political mainstream. The campaign will build on OSI's expertise and past work to reduce incarceration, promote racial justice, and support youth engagement and leadership development. Application deadline, February 29, 2008. Further details at .

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PREVIOUSLY POSTED EVENTS, CONFERENCES, & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting Agenda. The Parent and Community Advisory Board (PCAB) was established to advise the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. PCAB supports parent involvement by helping to facilitate the flow of information from parents and community to the Board of School Commissioners, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and BCPSS administrators. PCAB is knowledgeable and informed about BCPSS policies, operations, and student data. The Board also helps to organize parent and community members to have an effective voice with the Board of School Commissioners. PCAB meetings are conducted in an open and public setting. During these public board meetings, time is set aside to accept public comment. Please support the work of The Parent and Community Advisory Board (PCAB) through your attendance at their board meetings, parent engagement is important to the success of the education of our children. All meetings begin promptly at 6:30pm, 1st Floor Board Room / BCPSS 200 E. North Ave., Baltimore. The remaining meeting dates are as follows:

|PCAB Board Meeting Calendar for SY 2007-2008 |

|February 25, 2008 |March 10, 2008 |May 26, 2008 |

| |April 7, 2008 |June 9, 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).

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”

Faces and Voices of Recovery Teleconference "Recovery Voices Count". These one-hour interactive teleconferences will give you expert information and a chance to ask questions of our experts. Growing numbers of recovery community organizations and recovery advocates across the country are getting involved in nonpartisan civic engagement activities so that their voices can be heard in the local, state and national arenas. They are conducting voter registration and Get-Out-the-Vote activities, sponsoring candidate forums and getting candidates for political office on record about critical policies that will make recovery a reality for even more Americans. During this teleconference, you will learn from experts in the field about how to get involved in this exciting campaign. Learn more about Faces and Voices of Recovery at Register at . Remaining teleconferences:

• February 27, 2008 at 3:00 pm Eastern: "Recovery Community Centers Part 1"

• March 26, 2008 at 3:00 pm Eastern: "Recovery Community Centers Part 2"

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 .

Baltimore, MD: 2008 Legacy Film Festival. March 1 - 2, 2008 at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture. Baltimore's premier film festival celebrating contributions, talent and stories of people of color while encouraging conversations within the community. Panelists include Marla Gibbs, Karen Malina White, Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno, Jerome Bongiorno, Dante James, Sandi Daniels and Angela Gibbs. More information at LegacyFilmFestival

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

Baltimore, MD: Symposium on Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment and Recovery: Not Whether But How! March 3, 2008, 9:00-12:15, at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 North Wolfe Street. Speakers will include Carlo C. DiClemente, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Lawrence F. Murray, LMSW, Vice President and Director of Youth Programs, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, local service providers and consumers. Sponsored by The Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute, and. Baltimore Mental Health Systems, Inc.

Fairfax, VA: On the Restorative Justice Association of Virginia presents its 2008 Annual Conference “Restorative Justice-Accomplishments and Promises”. March 3, 2008, Marriott Fairfax at Fair Oaks 11787 Lee Jackson Memorial H-way Fairfax, Virginia 22033. The Restorative Justice Association of Virginia is a collaborative organization of practitioners, criminal justice professionals, mediators, victim’s advocates, offender advocates, and interested citizens dedicated to upholding the principles of restorative justice as we understand them: that we work toward the restoration of victims while holding offenders accountable for the harm; that we show respect to everyone involved in crime; victims and offenders, their families, justice officials and the community; that we show concern for victims and offenders and community members affected by crime and involve all in the justice process; and that we provide opportunities for dialogue among those most affected by the crime. For more information on this conference, call 434.220.3737 or email information at info@ and to register go to .

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

Philadelphia, PA: Accessing and Sustaining Resources for Community & Faith-Based Organizations. March 19-20, 2008. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will conduct this conferences designed to assist community and faith-based organizations in building and sustaining financial security for their efforts on behalf of youth. To obtain further information about these conferences and register online, visit .

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 .

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

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

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 .

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 .

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

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.

Washington, DC: Mental Health America 2008 Annual Conference & National Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Summit. June 4-7, 2008. For more information, please visit

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

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