- Baltimore, MD: Invest in Youth Rally. The Baltimore Education Coalition (BEC) is having a rally on May 14, 2012, 6:00 pm at War Memorial Plaza (City Hall).The BEC is striving to mobilize advocates from throughout the city to tell our elected officials that youth need to be their first priority! State and city leaders need to work together to restore $128 million in K-12 funding cut by the “doomsday budget,” fully fund after school programming, and pass the bottle tax to start building 21st century schools for students now. Free bus transportation to and from the rally will be provided for school and community groups that can attend, and registration is available at the BEC website https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dDhMZkpJUkFrNmlFUVY0WTFZVTVYRUE6MQ
- Baltimore, MD: Researcher in the Room Lecture on Bullying: Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Bullying: Implications for Prevention and Early Intervention. May 24, 2012, 9:00 - 10:30 A.M. Johns Hopkins University, David Rubenstein Child Health Building, Eudowood Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 200 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287. Keynote Speaker: Catherine Bradshaw, PhD, developmental psychologist and violence prevention researcher. To register, click here or visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bullylecture. For more information call 410-550-8146.
- The Fraternal Order of X-Offenders involved in a number of activities aimed at breaking the cycle of violence by supporting ex-offenders to become change agents, increasing ex-offender leadership and involvement in community-driven alternatives, and initiating and expanding the collective action needed to deter, decrease and prevent the pandemic of juvenile delinquency and adult criminality gripping Baltimore and many other communities. Information about the FOXO training DVD: The Psychology and Sociology of Criminology is available on the FOXO website http://www.foxo.us/ . To learn more about FOXO, visit their website, email Brother Bey at thinkingisdestiny@yahoo.com or call 410-262-4456. Brother Bey also hosts a weekly radio show “Breaking the Cycle” Radio Dialogue on W.O.L.B (1010 am) on Sundays from 2:00- 4:00 P.M. “Breaking the Cycle” presents community-based, ex-offender driven efforts in Baltimore and elsewhere that are helping to break the cycle of violence. 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.
New Events/Conferences/Trainings
1. Webinar: A Summer Learning Toolkit: Resources for Program and Community Success. May 15, 2012
2. Philadelphia, PA: Living Beyond A Number: A Recipe for Life After Prison Town Hall Meeting. May 19, 2012
3. Webinar: Family and School Partnerships: Engaging Families with Students Who Experience Academic, Behavioral or Social/Emotional Challenge. May 21, 2012
4. Webinar: Implementing New Programs—The Impact of Current Practice. May 23 & 24, 2012,
5. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM: 2012 National Forum on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. July 29-31, 2012
Up-Coming Events/Conference/Trainings
6. Grantmakers for Children, Youth, & Families Quarterly Funders Call with the U.S. Depts. of Education and Justice. May 17, 2012
7. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City 4-H Youth Expo. May 18, 2012
8. National Prevention Week. May 20-26, 2012
9. Webinar: Connecting to Jobs: Local Strategies and Policy Approaches to Employ Black Men. May 24, 2012
10. Webinar: Improving Health Outcomes for Vulnerable Youth. June 4, 2012
11. Social Media: Why it Matters for Children's Mental Health - Webinar June 12, 2012: 2:00 PM EST
12. Arlington, VA: 2012 National Institute of Justice Conference. June 18-20, 2012
Reports, Research & Recent Publications
13. Findings from a Randomized Experiment of Playworks
14. Kept Out: Barriers to Meaningful Education in the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Resources
15. ULifeline.org
16. The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Program Plan for 2012
17. Voices from the Field
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
18. PBIS Maryland Events
Funding Opportunities/Scholarships/Awards
19. Baltimore, MD: Youth As Resources Board of Directors
20. Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods
21. Parent-Child Education Program Grants
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
22. Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) Executive Board
23. Baltimore, MD: The Southeast Early Head Start Program Aids Parents in Poverty – Volunteer at the Summer Sibling Camp
Previously Posted Events/Conferences/Training
1. Webinar: A Summer Learning Toolkit: Resources for Program and Community Success. May 15, 2012, 1:00 P.M. ET. Designed for program directors and community leaders, the webinar will provide an overview of the National Summer Learning Association’s services that help programs and communities better design and deliver high-quality summer learning opportunities at scale. Register online at https://wested.webex.com/mw0306ld/mywebex/default.do?service=7&nomenu=true&main_url=%2Ftc0505ld%2Ftrainingcenter%2FLoading.do%3Fsiteurl%3Dwested%26apiname%3Dj.php%26servicename%3DTC%26needFilter%3Dfalse%26rnd%3D9622447876%26ED%3D189781042%26UID%3D1404079007%26HMAC%3D40e4395c51d50a914f3a597256143b993634c3be%26RT%3DMiMxMQ%253D%253D%26FM%3D1&siteurl=wested
2. Philadelphia, PA: Living Beyond A Number: A Recipe for Life After Prison Town Hall Meeting. May 19, 2012, 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Jeff Henderson is one of America’s most sought out motivational speakers. His real-life testimony of criminal behavior, imprisonment, struggle, determination, and success is like no other. As a former drug dealer, he made $35,000 per week dealing cocaine. During a decade of incarceration in federal prison, he found a passion for cooking in prison kitchens. Once released and given a second chance, he transformed his life and focused on a career as a chef. Starting as a dishwasher just as he did in prison, Chef Jeff worked his way up the career ladder in various high-end restaurants and hotels to become an executive chef and the Chef of the Year. Chef Jeff tells his roller coaster story with intensity, humor, and a soulful determination to help others benefit from meeting and hearing him. http://www.nationalreentryresourcecenter.org/documents/0000/1350/4.13.12_Living_Beyond_A_Number.pdf [source: National Reentry Resource Center]
3. Webinar: Family and School Partnerships: Engaging Families with Students Who Experience Academic, Behavioral or Social/Emotional Challenge. May 21, 2012, 3:30 – 5:00 P.M. ET. Presented as part of the School Turnaround Learning Community Summer Learning Webinar Series. Register online at https://wested.webex.com/mw0306ld/mywebex/default.do?service=7&nomenu=true&main_url=%2Ftc0505ld%2Ftrainingcenter%2FLoading.do%3Fsiteurl%3Dwested%26apiname%3Dj.php%26servicename%3DTC%26needFilter%3Dfalse%26rnd%3D7541783123%26ED%3D192499572%26UID%3D1419237362%26HMAC%3D1b03090882242ba5e9f4098e64c758ae87677845%26RT%3DMiMxMQ%253D%253D%26FM%3D1&siteurl=wested
4. Webinar: Implementing New Programs—The Impact of Current Practice. Session 1: May 23, 2012, 4:00 − 5:30 P.M. ET; Session 2: May 24, 2012, 11:00 A.M − 12:30 P.M. ET. It will be offered twice to accommodate schedules: Presented by The Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Center (SSSTA). Register for one of the sessions online at http://safesupportiveschools.ed.gov/index.php?id=9&eid=1604.
5. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM: 2012 National Forum on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. July 29-31, 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.national-forum.net/
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6. Grantmakers for Children, Youth, & Families Quarterly Funders Call with the U.S. Depts. of Education and Justice. May 17, 2012, 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. The call will discuss the work of the National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention and how grantmakers can work in collaboration with federal, state and local governments to bring about meaningful change. More information and registration at http://gcyf.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=213555
7. Baltimore, MD: Baltimore City 4-H Youth Expo. May 18, 2012, 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. War Memorial Building, 101 North Gay St. Targeting youth ages 5-18. The expo will offer youth the opportunity to participate in competitive and non-competitive activities on a local level. Further details at http://baltimore.umd.edu/4-h_youth_development/2012_4-H_Expo.cfm
8. National Prevention Week is a new annual health observance supported by SAMHSA that celebrates the work that community organizations and individuals do year-round to prevent substance abuse and promote mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being. This year’s National Prevention Week will take place May 20-26, 2012 and this year’s theme is ‘We are the ones. How are you taking action?’ Learn more at http://www.samhsa.gov/preventionweek/
9. Webinar: Connecting to Jobs: Local Strategies and Policy Approaches to Employ Black Men. May 24, 2012, 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. ET. Join CLASP, the Association for Black Funding Executives, and the 2025 Network for Black Men and Boys for a webinar highlighting approaches to increase employment opportunities for black male youth and young adults. More information and registration at http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5728/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=48996
10. Webinar: Improving Health Outcomes for Vulnerable Youth. June 4, 2012, 2:00-3:00 P.M. ET This webinar will explore the critical health needs of children and adolescents in foster care and the juvenile justice system, promising strategies being employed to address these needs as youth transition back to their communities, and steps foundations can take to provide necessary community-based treatment and improve the health and well-being of vulnerable youth. More information and registration at http://www.gcyf.org/events/event_details.asp?id=231518
11. Social Media: Why it Matters for Children's Mental Health - Webinar (part 1 of 2-part series). June 12, 2012: 2:00 PM EST. This webinar will focus on why social media is important for the children's mental health world and will provide data as to who is using social media and how, why it matters, and what impact it can have on the field of children's mental health. http://cfscommunitysolutions.cbcs.usf.edu/webinars/smith.cfm
12. Arlington, VA: 2012 National Institute of Justice Conference. June 18-20, 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.nijconference2012.com/
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13. Findings from a Randomized Experiment of Playworks. A rigorous study from Mathematica Policy Research and Stanford University finds that Playworks, a nonprofit program that places trained, full-time adults in low-income schools to provide opportunities for healthy play during recess and class time, transforming school climates, reducing student bullying, creating better student behavior and allowing teachers more time to actually teach their students. http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/publications/pdfs/education/playworks_brief1.pdf [source: SparkAction]
14. Kept Out: Barriers to Meaningful Education in the School-to-Prison Pipeline. This Georgetown University Human Rights Institute report is the product of 100 interviews in January, 2012 with students, teachers, administrators, probation officers, education advocates, and many others in Los Angeles, California. These interviews tell the stories of students who were unable to access education after being removed from school, often for disciplinary reasons. http://www.law.georgetown.edu/humanrightsinstitute/documents/keptout.pdf [source: National Reentry Resource Center]
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15. ULifeline.org. The Jed Foundation has relaunched ULifeline.org to address the needs of college students struggling with emotional and mental health issues. The newly redesigned ULifeline features improved navigation and new content covering a wide range of emotional health topics relevant for students in their daily lives. http://www.ulifeline.org/ [source: Suicide Prevention Resource Center]
16. The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Program Plan for 2012. A searchable online document of current funding opportunities and new initiatives. The plan features information for each of the component offices within OJP regarding both competitive and noncompetitive grants, training and technical assistance, research, and other resources available to the justice community. http://www.ojp.gov/ProgramPlan/index.htm [source: OJJDP JUVJUST]
17. Voices from the Field. Voices from the Field provides administrators, teachers, school support staff, community, and family members a place to voice what they think and are doing to make your school(s) safe and supportive. Specifically, on Voices from the Field you can share what you think by responding to a polling question, see what others think by viewing the poll’s results, see what experts think by reading a short post that includes references and related resources, and share your experiences by posting comments on safe and supportive schools topics. Visit the Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Center (SSSTA) website for more information http://safesupportiveschools.ed.gov/index.php?id=01 [source: Office of Safe and Healthy Students]
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18. PBIS Maryland Events http://www.pbismaryland.org/
Event | Date |
State Leadership Meeting | May 16, 2012 |
Eastern Shore Returning Team Meeting | June 26-27, 2012 |
Secondary New Team Training | July 9-10, 2012 |
Coaches’ Training | July 11, 2012 |
Elementary New Team Training | July 12-13, 2012 |
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19. Baltimore, MD: Youth As Resources is currently recruiting youth (ages 14 -22) for their Board of Directors. Youth As Resources (YAR) is committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the greater Baltimore community and its’ grant making. Please nominate persons whom you feel should be considered for possible election to the Youth As Resources’ Board of Directors (self-nominations also accepted). All nominees are invited to attend a reception on Tuesday, May 22 at 5:30 p.m. Candidate interviews will be scheduled on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Directors serve a one-year term beginning July 1, 2012. Board orientation and training is scheduled in June. Youth Directors may serve until they are 23 years old. Directors should be prepared to attend monthly Board meetings, additional grant making activities and participate in at least one Board committee. More information about YAR online at http://www.youthasresources.org/home To obtain an application, please contact Julie Reeder at jreeder@bcf.org
20. Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods). Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is designed to create safer neighborhoods through a sustained reduction in crime associated with gang and gun violence. The program's effectiveness is based on the cooperation of local, state, and federal agencies engaged in a unified approach led by the U.S. Attorney (USA) in each district. Deadline: June 14, 2012. https://www.bja.gov/Funding/12PSNsol.pdf
21. Parent-Child Education Program Grants. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to promote positive parenting skills and behaviors, school readiness, parental school involvement, adult education, community economic development, and civic engagement for a simultaneous impact on both parents and children in order to break the cycle of poverty. http://www.avance.org/2012/05/50000-grants-available/ [source: Office of Safe and Healthy Students]
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22. Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) Executive Board. CJJ is now accepting nominations (including self-nominations) for new and continuing members of the CJJ Executive Board. The dedicated and wise leaders serving on CJJ’s Executive Board are key to the organization’s success and effectiveness. Executive Board members represent the interests of SAGs, state staff and other stakeholders; set CJJ’s organizational strategy, mission and goals; oversee the financial and legal affairs of CJJ; and ensure the steady and sustainable growth of the organization. All nominations due May 25, 2012. http://www.juvjustice.org/announcement_192.html
23. Baltimore, MD: The Southeast Early Head Start Program Aids Parents in Poverty – Volunteer at the Summer Sibling Camp. All participants in Southeast Early Head Start Program (SEEHS) are at or below the poverty level, and the parents live in East Baltimore City’s “high risk” neighborhoods. Every summer SEEHS holds a sibling camp for the older siblings of the enrolled infants and toddlers. The Sibling Camp offers a fun and controlled environment for children ages 4-10. Camp counselors offer educational enrichment to the older children and preschool activities for the younger ones. Volunteering at the SEEHS Sibling Camp is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the East Baltimore community and to become more familiar with the issues faced by young children within the community. The summer camp is a semi-academic environment for children, allowing them an opportunity for playtime and fun activities. For more information, or to sign-up today, contact Director Gayne Barlow-Kemper at (443) 923-4300. [source: JHU SOURCE (Student Outreach Resource Center)]
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Bethesda, MD: Coalition for Juvenile Justice Annual Conference. June 21-24, 2012. For more information, please visit http://juvjustice.org/
Albuquerque, NM: National School-Based Health Care Convention. June 24-27, 2012. For more information about this event, please visit http://www.nasbhc.org/site/c.ckLQKbOVLkK6E/b.7854799/k.29E9/Convention.htm
New Orleans, LA.: National Pathways to Adulthood Conference: A Convening on Youth in Transition. June 27-29, 2012. For additional information, visit http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/news/204-2012-national-pathways-to-adulthood.
New York, NY: National School Climate Center Summer Institute. July 10-12, 2012. For more information about this event, please visit: http://www.schoolclimate.org/programs/si.php
Cincinnati, OH: Children’s Defense Fund National Conference. July 22-25, 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.childrensdefense.org/index-1.html
Orlando, FL: 7th Annual National School Safety Conference. July 23-27, 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.schoolsafety911.org/
Orlando, FL: Grantmakers for Children, Youth, and Families 2012 Parent Organizing and Community Engagement Training Institute for Grantmakers. July 24-26, 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.gcyf.org/
Bridgewater, MA: National Research Conference on Child and Family Programs and Policy. July 24-26, 2012. For more information about this event, please visit: http://www.nrccfpp.org/2012_Conference_8VD3.html
Orlando, FL: Training Institutes: Improving Children’s Mental Health Care in an Era of Change, Challenge, and Innovation: The Role of the System of Care Approach. July 25-29, 2012. For more information, please visit http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/training/88504.html
Wellington, NZ: 11th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion. October 1-4, 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.conference.co.nz/worldsafety2012
El Paso, TX: Grantmakers for Children, Youth and Families Annual Conference. October 9-12, 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.gcyf.org/?page=2012AnnualConference
Jacksonville, FL: Awaken to Change – The National Conference for America’s Children. October 12-15, 2012. For more information about this event, please visit: http://www.preventchildabuse.org/events/index.shtml
Pittsburgh, PA: National Conference on Summer Learning. October 22 – 24, 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.summerlearning.org/?page=conference_register
Salt Lake City, UT: 17th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health. October 25-27, 2012. For more information, please visit http://csmh.umaryland.edu/
Washington, DC: 7th Annual Models for Change National Conference. December 3-4, 2012. For more information, please visit http://modelsforchange.net/calendar/218
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