JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH VIOLENCE:
WAGING PEACE
ITEMS OF INTEREST
May 19, 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 [email protected].
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Tonight! Baltimore, MD: Graduation ceremony for youth who participated in Reclaiming Our
Children And Community Project (R.O.C.A.C.P) Youth Prevention Intervention Group. May
19, 2008, Steuart Hill Academy, 30 S. Gilmore Street, Baltimore. 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Dante
Wilson, CEO/Founder of Reclaiming Our Children And Community Project, Inc. will be hosting a
graduation ceremony for the youth who participated in the R.O.C.A.C.P. Youth Prevention
Intervention Group. These youth are from a number of different schools and communities
including KIPP Ujima Village Academy, Maryland Academy of Technology Health and Science,
and the Department of Juvenile Services. Please come and support these youth as they give
their personal testimonies on how group and bonding relationships have changed their thinking
and behaviors. Dinner will be served. For further information contact Dante Wilson at
[email protected].
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Tonight! Marc Steiner talks with Baltimore City Public Schools CEO. May 19, 2008, 6:008:00 pm, Marc Steiner will be hosting a two hour live special. He'll be talking with Baltimore
City Public Schools CEO Dr. Andres Alonso and taking your calls and questions! So set your dial
to 88.9 FM WEAA, the voice of the community http://www.weaa.org/
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May 2008 issue of Baltimore’s Urbanite Magazine focuses on Crime and Violence. Featured
in this issue: Keynote: A History of Violence, by Sondra Guttman - When 30-year-old author
Stacey Patton sat down to write about her abusive childhood, she didn’t expect the research to
take her back in time to America’s slavery-era plantations; The End of Violence, by Philip J.
Leaf, Ph.D. - A Note From Guest Editor Philip J. Leaf, Ph.D.; Through a Glass, Darkly by
Michael Anft - The June 2007 robbery-beating of Zachary Sowers had all the components of a
true-crime horror story—a white victim, young black assailants, and a neighborhood in flux.
What really happened that night, and why? Man of Conviction by Lionel Foster - Does a 60-yearold ex-con hold the key to turning lifetime criminals into law-abiding community members?;
Raising Oliver, by Greg Hanscom - Renewal notice: A rain-soaked bulletin board collects
newspaper clippings about the big changes coming to E. Baltimore; Murder Interrupted, by Mat
Edelson - Can an innovative anti-violence program rewrite the code of the streets?
http://www.urbanitebaltimore.com/index.cfm
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Baltimore, MD: State of the Youth Forum – Your Life, Your Choices. May 31, 2008, 10:00am
– 2:30pm at University of Baltimore Business Center, 1420 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD.
Special Invited Guest: Jamie Hector (Marlo Stansfield) from HBO’s The Wire. Presented by
Youth Empowerment Movement. This free admission forum will include workshops, discussion
forum and planning session. At 7:00pm, there will be a block party for peace at Gordon Plaza
at the University of Baltimore (corner of Mt. Royal & Maryland Ave.) For more information call
410.494.1588 or visit www.myspace.com/yembaltimore
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Baltimore, MD: A Call to Action: 5,000 Event. A call for 5,000 men to be proactive throughout
the city of Baltimore in establishing or restoring relationships. This begins first in their homes,
then in their communities, out of which accountability will flow. On June 15th, Father’s Day,
men are being called to the Baltimore Convention Center from 3p.m. - 7p.m. in an act of
solidarity to express their commitment to modeling what “being a man is, and doing the things
men do. Also, men are being called to volunteer (to act) by joining an existing community
based organization, which will result in the fulfillment of the mission of reducing homicides,
minimizing crime, and creating peace in our communities. Over 100 community based
organizations primarily serving or consisting of men and boys are being recruited to be present
at the C2A- 5,000 Our Community, Our Responsibility event, to sign up men volunteers to have
a more positive presence throughout Baltimore City. More information
http://www.c2a5000.com/
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“Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue. Sunday, May 25, 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 http://www.foxo.org/ email: [email protected] or call 410-262-4456.
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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 XOffenders (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 exoffenders, 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 exoffenders, 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. How to Stop Bullying and Social Aggression at School – free webinar. May 29, 2008
2. Baltimore, MD: The 12th Annual Charles Village Festival, May 31 - June 1, 2008
3. Baltimore, MD: Family Fun Fair! June 7, 2008
4. Baltimore, MD: The African American Festival Health and Wellness Village 5K run/1.5 mile walk.
June 28, 2008
Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings
5. Baltimore, MD: The May Maryland Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes Partnership
meeting. May 21, 2008
6. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting
May 26, 2008
7. New Orleans, LA: White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Conference.
May 29-30, 2008.
Noteworthy
8. Center for Emerging Media: Juvenile Justice – Officials and activists discuss solutions, Two
podcasts on the issue of juvenile justice.
9. Philadelphia faith leaders reaching out to at-risk youths.
Reports, Research & Recent Publications
10. Alcohol Sales, Risk of Violence Related, Study Says.
11. SAMHSA announces new report on parent awareness of youth substance use.
Resources
12. The Baltimore Child Development-Community Policing Program
13. The Campaign for Youth Justice Creates YouTube Channel.
14. Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
15. Reston, VA: 2008 Education Conference: Evidence-Based Practice, Scientifically-Based
Instruction, and Educational Effectiveness. September 5-7, 2008
16. Ellicott City, MD: 2008 Maryland PBIS Summer Institute. July 21-25, 2008.
17. PBIS Maryland Events
Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards
18. Solicitation of Ideas for Common Fund / Roadmap Trans-NIH Strategic Initiatives
19. Gang Prevention Coordination Assistance Program.
20. Graffiti Prevention Grants Program
21. Staples Grants for Disadvantaged Youth.
For Youth
22. Youth As Resources (YAR) currently recruiting motivated young people to join their board of
directors.
23. Baltimore, MD: Youth Business Builders Summer Camp - Teaching Entrepreneurial Mindset,
Financial Education, & Leadership to Youth. June 23, 2008 through August 1, 2008
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
24. The Baltimore JumpStart program.
25. Silver Spring, MD: Positions with Grantmakers for Children, Youth and Families.
26. Washington, DC: Senior Associate - Strategic Planning and Development - Fight Crime: Invest in
Kids.
Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training
New Events/Conferences/Training
1. How to Stop Bullying and Social Aggression at School – free webinar. May 29, 2008, 2:00pm EST.
Learn to stop bullying and social aggression with proven strategies you can put into action right now.
Mike and Steve will answer your questions and provide resources to increase friendly behavior
throughout your school. From Balance Educational Services. Register at
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/407772019
2. Baltimore, MD: The 12th Annual Charles Village Festival, May 31 - June 1, 2008. Wyman Park
Dell, Charles & 29th Streets, 10am-8:30pm Saturday, 10-6pm Sunday. The festival in the Dell will
feature vendors, artisans, terrific food, kids’ games and activities, beer and free live music. vendors
selling food, crafts, and adult beverages. Festivities begin Saturday morning with the 5K Fun Run at
8am, followed by the Charles Village Festival Parade. Sunday features The Annual Garden Walk from
11am-4pm. www.charlesvillage.net [source: The Rawlings-Blake Roll Call, May 16, 2008]
3. Baltimore, MD: Family Fun Fair! June 7, 2008, 1:00–4:00 pm at Druid Hill Park. The Fair will take
place at the Chinese Pavilion located between Swann Drive and Druid Hill Park Drive.
Free parking will be provided around the Druid Hill Park reservoir. Please enter from Druid Hill Park
Drive. Along with Mambo Combo and Black Cherry Puppet Theater, there will be free entertainment,
activities, giveaways and valuable information for the entire family. For more information call (410)
889-2300, or visit http://www.familytreemd.org [source: The Dixon Report, May 16, 2008]
4. Baltimore, MD: The African American Festival Health and Wellness Village 5K run/1.5 mile walk.
June 28, 2008, 8:00am at M&T Stadium. Sponsored by St. Agnes Hospital and in coordination with the
African American Festival’s Health and Wellness Village. For Registration Information, visit
www.charmcityrun.com [source: The Dixon Report, May 16, 2008]
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Upcoming Events/Conferences/Training
5. Baltimore, MD: The May Maryland Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes Partnership
meeting. May 21, 2008, 12:30pm-2:00pm at the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning's Main
Offices, 2714 Hudson Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21224. The Partnership meeting in particular seeks
to bring to the table advocates from the myriad healthy homes areas/focuses to collaborate and learn
about available resources and opportunities, and engage in activities and programs that further the
goal of ensuring that children grow up safe and healthy. Attendees include Federal, State and local
government (generally health and housing departments), organizations working for improved health,
housing, and educational outcomes for children, community groups, health care providers, private
citizens and many other types of interested advocates from groups to individual citizens. If you
are attend this meeting, please RSVP by contacting Nakia Rowe-Abrams at (410) 534-6447
or [email protected]
6. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City Public Schools Parent and Community Advisory Board Meeting May
26, 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.
7. New Orleans, LA: White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Conference. May 29-30,
2008. The conferences will provide an understanding of the President’s Faith-Based and Community
Initiative and information about the Federal grants process, funding opportunities, and the
responsibilities that come with Federal funding http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/
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NOTEWORTHY
8. Center for Emerging Media: Juvenile Justice – Officials and activists discuss solutions, Two
podcasts on the issue of juvenile justice. When the Baltimore Sun reported that teachers at Baltimore
City Juvenile Justice Center had approached Governor O'Malley in March complaining that the Center
was out of control, reform advocates weren't especially surprised. The Center, which houses teenage
boys charged with theft, drug dealing, and assault, has been troubled since it opened in October 2003.
From Justice Department investigations to chronic understaffing, the Center has never become what it
was meant to be, a start at reforming the system. Marc Steiner sat down with Secretary of Juvenile
Services Donald Devore to find out his plans for turning the system around. He also spoke with Ray
Cook, a community activist who started working at DJS after meeting Secretary Devore on our show(Emerging Media) but who quit in frustration just a few months ago. Interviews and blogs available at
http://www.centerforemergingmedia.com/newest-programs/podcasts/juvenile-justice-officials-andactivists-discuss-solutions
9. Philadelphia faith leaders reaching out to at-risk youths. What Philadelphia’s faith leaders are
doing to confront youth violence in the city. Article posted on WolLeader.com, May 13, 2008.
http://www.wolleader.com/WebApp/appmanager/JRC/Weekly;!1663208313?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=
pg_wk_article&r21.pgpath=%2FWOL%2FNews&r21.content=%2FWOL%2FNews%2FTopStoryList_Story_204
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REPORTS, RESEARCH & RECENT PUBLICATIONS
10. Alcohol Sales, Risk of Violence Related, Study Says. A new Canadian study finds that the risk of
being hospitalized because of a violent assault is higher among individuals who live near alcohol outlets
with rising sales. More information at
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2008/alcohol-sales-risk-of.html. [source: Join
Together, Researach News, May 15, 2008]
11. SAMHSA announces new report on parent awareness of youth substance use. Data from the
2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) indicate that 17.0 percent of youth aged 12 to
17 used cigarettes in the past year, 32.9 percent used alcohol, and 13.2 percent used marijuana.
Parents are encouraged to communicate with their children about drugs and alcohol, and some
research has examined the extent to which parents are aware of their children’s drug and alcohol use.
Studies focusing on the general population have found high levels of parent awareness of adolescent
cigarette use, but awareness of alcohol use is low; findings on parent awareness of adolescent
marijuana use are mixed. Report at http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/parents/parents.pdf [source: OSDFS
Prevention News Bulletin, May 15, 2008]
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RESOURCES
12. The Baltimore Child Development-Community Policing Program provides a 24/7 response to
youth and families who have been exposed to violence. The Baltimore Child Development-Community
Policing (CD-CP) formally known as the Community Oriented Partnership Services (C.O.P.S.) Program is
a partnership among the Baltimore City Police Department, the Johns Hopkins Hospital Division of Child
Psychiatry Community Programs and Baltimore communities, for the purposes of helping youth
impacted by violence. Currently this partnership consists of a very dedicated, hardworking group of
police, clinicians, and community representatives who have been working together above and beyond
their daily responsibilities to develop and implement this comprehensive program to assist youth who
experience or witness violence. http://www.cdcpbaltimore.org/
13. The Campaign for Youth Justice Creates YouTube Channel. The Campaign for Youth Justice’s
YouTube channel, called "jjreform," has videos pertaining to transfer and youth in adult prisons and
jails, including a success story that aired in Vermont, which includes an interview with Senator Patrick
Leahy, chairman of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. The Favorites section includes videos of
testimony from Capitol Hill, an interview with former Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Administrator Shay Bilchik, and more. If you know of an informative video on the
prosecution of youth as adults that you would like added, contact Eric Solomon at the Campaign for
Youth Justice http://www.campaign4youthjustice.org/ [source: NJJN-Announce, May 15, 2008]
14. Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) assists communities in
prioritizing public health issues and finding the resources to address them.
www.naccho.org/topics/infrastructure/MAPP.cfm
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POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS (PBIS)
15. 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
http://www.abainternational.org/educonf/index.asp
16. 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 http://www.pbismaryland.org/SI2008/2008SummerInstituteNew.htm icott
17. PBIS Maryland Events http://www.pbismaryland.org/
Training of Trainers – May 27-29, 2008
State Leadership Meeting – June 12, 2008
Western Region Returning Team Training – June 24, 2008
Upper Chesapeake Returning Team Training – June 26-27, 2008
Baltimore County Returning Team Training, July 16-17, 2008
Central 2 Returning Team Training - July 16-17, 2008
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
18. Solicitation of Ideas for Common Fund / Roadmap Trans-NIH Strategic Initiatives
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking input from the scientific community, health
professionals, patient advocates, and the general public about innovative and cross-cutting initiatives
to be funded through the NIH Common Fund. Input will be accepted through Friday, June 2, 2008.
Read the Request for Information to find out more http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/noticefiles/NOT-RM-08-014.html [source: SPRC: The Weekly Spark, May 15, 2008]
19. Gang Prevention Coordination Assistance Program. The Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) invites applications from public agencies and private organizations,
including faith-based and community organizations, under its FY 2008 Gang Prevention Coordination
Assistance Program. The program provides funding to enhance coordination of Federal, state, and local
resources in support of community partnerships implementing two or more of the following antigang
strategies: primary prevention, secondary prevention, gang intervention, and gang enforcement. The
application deadline is June 13, 2008, and applicants should register with Grants.gov as early as
possible to prevent delays in submitting their applications by the deadline. For further information
about this solicitation, see the Program Announcement at
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2008/Gang.pdf. [source: JUVJUST, May 15, 2008]
20. Graffiti Prevention Grants Program. The Graffiti Hurts National Grant Program aims to help
communities kick-start or add to local graffiti prevention programs. Grant funds may be used for onetime projects with the potential to reduce graffiti in the community. Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations,
including neighborhood groups, crime prevention associations, civic clubs or organizations, and other
nonprofit groups; youth groups/schools; police departments or other law enforcement agencies; city,
county, state and federal government agencies, or subdivisions within these agencies. Deadline: June
6, 2008. http://www.graffitihurts.org/ [source: PEN Weekly NewsBlast, May 16, 2008
http://www.publiceducation.org/newsblast_past.asp]
21. Staples Grants for Disadvantaged Youth. The Staples Foundation for Learning provides funding to
programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all people, with an emphasis on
disadvantaged youth. Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations. Deadline: June 16, 2008.
http://www.staplesfoundation.org/foundapplication.html [source: PEN Weekly NewsBlast, May 16,
2008 http://www.publiceducation.org/newsblast_past.asp]
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FOR YOUTH
22. Youth As Resources (YAR) currently recruiting motivated young people to join their board of
directors. YAR is Baltimore’s youth-led grant making organization. Board members run the
organization and make funding decisions. Some YAR Board members earn income by training their
peers and others on a variety of youth engagement and grant making topics. Directors serve a one-year
term beginning July 1, 2008. Please attend the Potential Board Member Reception to learn more.
The reception will be held on May 28, 2008, 5:30-7:00pm, 2 East Read Street, 8th floor conference
room. Dinner will be provided. Please kindly RSVP – 410-576-9551 or [email protected]
23. Baltimore, MD: Youth Business Builders Summer Camp - Teaching Entrepreneurial Mindset,
Financial Education, & Leadership to Youth. June 23, 2008 through August 1, 2008. For youth ages
10-18. Camp will be held at Morgan State University. For more information, please call Omar @
443.885.3663 or email either Omar [email protected] or Natasha [email protected]
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JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
24. The Baltimore JumpStart program. Prepares city residents to become carpenters, electricians,
and plumbers. It is ex-offender friendly. Training occurs on Monday and Wednesday evenings and lasts
approximately 3 months. HS diploma or GED are desirable. Call Hassan James from Goodwill Industries
at 410-837-1800, ext 176. [source: The Rawlings-Blake Roll Call, May 16, 2008]
25. Silver Spring, MD: Positions with Grantmakers for Children, Youth and Families. GCYF is a
membership association of grantmaking institutions. Their mission is to increase the ability of organized
philanthropy to improve the well-being of children, youth and families. We serve as a forum to review
and analyze grantmaking strategies, exchange information about effective programs, examine public
policy developments and maintain ongoing discussions with national leaders. Available positions:
Administrative Services Manager and Program Assistant Further details at
http://www.idealist.org/en/org/113256-98
26. Washington, DC: Senior Associate - Strategic Planning and Development - Fight Crime: Invest in
Kids. FIGHT CRIME: INVEST IN KIDS seeks a Senior Associate to work as an integral part of their fourperson Strategic Planning and Development Team to help raise the annual budget; write proposals,
letters, reports, and other materials; play a lead role in our major donor program with our President;
identify and cultivate new sources of support; develop organizational objectives and goals; develop and
evaluate new projects and program initiatives; evaluate and report on progress and accomplishments;
and work with other departments, state offices, and donors. Further details at
http://www.idealist.org/en/job/280237-312
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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: June 9, 2008; June 22, 2008; July 09, 2008
White House To Host Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Conferences. The White House is
hosting a series of 2008 conferences designed to connect effective social service organizations with
resources that can strengthen and expand the services they offer. The conferences will provide an
understanding of the President’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative and information about the
Federal grants process, funding opportunities, and the responsibilities that come with Federal funding.
The conferences are scheduled as follows: June 26-27, in Washington, DC; August 5, in
Sacramento, CA; August 29, in Dallas, TX. More information at
http://www.dtiassociates.com/fbci/index.cfm.
Baltimore, MD: Mayor Shelia Dixon hosts Mayor’s Night In. June 2, 2008, 6:00 – 8:00pm at the War
Memorial Building, 101 N. Gay St., Baltimore. Mayor Sheila Dixon invites youth and adults to join her
for a discussion about what we can do to better engage our young people in their communities. We will
hear from youth leaders as well as community leaders on a variety of topics, including: Why young
people do not get involved in their community. What we can do collectively to encourage young people
to play an active role in strengthening their community. What we must do to sustain youth involvement
in all of our communities.
Portland, OR: The National Center for Victims of Crime 2008 National Conference, "Responses,
Rights, and Resources for Crime Victims." June 2-4, 2008. Conference will feature more than 130
leading experts and 70 skill-building workshops on a wide range of issues for those supporting victims of
crime. Among those are workshops that focus on several aspects of the trauma of victimization.
Featured Workshops on Child and Young Adult Victims: When Authorities Fail to Investigate Child Abuse
Allegations; Death is Not Like Sleeping: Talking to Children about Living and Dying; Cyberspace Safety:
Online Social Network and Second Life; "Snitches Get Stitches": Youth, Gangs, and Witness
Intimidation; Child Molesters, Rapists, and Other Sex Offenders: Who They Are and How They Operate;
Engaging Our Youth. For more information on these and other workshops, our plenary speakers, and
registration, visit the conference Web page
http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbID=DB_Training_Institute1160
Washington, DC: The 2.0 Nonprofit- How Technology Tools & Trends Meet Human Services. June 34, 2008. The nation's technology gurus are gathering to divulge the inside scoop on the latest online
solutions for nonprofit. Expert panels and small-group workshops are just a few of the unique learning
opportunities you’ll encounter at The 2.0 Nonprofit: How Technology Tools & Trends Meet Human
Services, hosted by the National Assembly and Idealist.org. Discover how today’s technology tools
(most of which are free!) are changing and improving the way nonprofits increase visibility, connect
with constituents and drive in the money.
http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=eacf66e6-8d28-427a-9896-c0d3bfec075c
Washington, DC: Mental Health America 2008 Annual Conference & National Mental Health
Promotion and Prevention Summit. June 4-7, 2008. More information at
http://www.nmha.org/go/conference/
Baltimore, MD: Breaking the Chains 2008 – Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. June 5-6, 2008 at the
Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt St., Baltimore. Presented by Making Connections, this
conference is for you and anyone you know who wants to address the impact the War on Drugs has had
on our community. On Thursday June 5, 2008, the conference will open with a Town Hall Meeting
entitled: The Drug War in Baltimore – on the Streets and in the Media. HBO’s The Wire cast
members will participate in this opening session to discuss media portrayals of issues regarding drugs in
Black communities, the political consequences and how they compare to real life experiences of
community residents. The conference will continue on Friday, June 6, 2008. A special event will
specifically be held for young people to address the connection between education, employment and
public safety as well as the relationship between the drug culture and hip hop.
Whether you are formerly incarcerated, a youth provider or youth, in recovery from drug addiction or a
drug treatment provider, a city official concerned about these issues, or a community based organizer
or civil rights advocate, then you should register today. More information and registration at
http://breakchains.org/. Advance registration is required to reserve your space, and space is limited.
For more information you can directly contact Rashid Shabazz at [email protected]
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. http://masca.corrections.com/.
Atlanta, GA: Youth Gang Symposium. June 23–26, 2008. The OJJDP Youth Gang Symposium will be
held in Atlanta, GA. The theme is “Partnering to Prevent Gang Violence: From Faith-Based and
Community Organizations to Law Enforcement.” The conference will feature focused workshops to
enhance efforts by law enforcement, school personnel, faith-based and community organizations,
policymakers, youth serving agencies, and others who are working together to combat youth gang
issues. More information at http://www.gangsymposium.org/.
Los Angeles, CA: National Assembly of School-Based Health Centers Annual Conference. June 2628, 2008. Interdisciplinary professional education and networking with school-based health center
colleagues from across the country. For more information, please visit
http://www.nasbhc.org/site/c.jsJPKWPFJrH/b.2708163/.
Denver, CO: National Area Health Education Center Organization 2008 Conference: Moving
Mountains to Overcome Health Disparities. June 28-July 1, 2008. For more information, please visit
http://www.nationalahec.org/home/index.asp.
Washington, DC: National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC) Dare to Transform trauma
summit, July 11-12, 2008. Designed to create a learning exchange devoted to trauma-informed
innovation and systems transformation. Dare to Transform will bring together noteworthy experts on
trauma-informed care and transformation across multiple sectors and areas of need
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/nctic/
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 highquality, effective clinical interventions and supports within them. For more information, visit
http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/TrainingInstitutes/index2.html.
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
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/events/nij_conference/welcome.htm.
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 www.casel.org to download the
registration form.
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.
http://ies.ed.gov/whatsnew/conferences/?id=319
New Orleans, LA: National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention. August
26-28, 2008. More information at
http://www.nationalcac.org/professionals/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=122&Itemid=
118.
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 [email protected].
Washington DC: GIS: Shaping Global Health - 2008 ESRI Health GIS Conference. September 28October 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.
http://www.esri.com/events/health/index.html
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
http://www.nemours.org/department/nhps/annual-conference.html.
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.
http://www.stopbullyingworld.org/ and http://www.doe.state.in.us/isssa/ .
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. http://www.srcd.org/biennial.html
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