September 25, 2017 (Thursday) Premier of Crown Heights at UDC Law

You are invited to an exclusive advance screening of the 2017 Sundance Audience Award winning film, CROWN HEIGHTS. Brought to you by Amazon Studios, this screening is sponsored by Center for  Advancing Opportunity (CAO) and hosted by UDC David A. Clarke School of Law.  It is free of charge! CROWN HEIGHTS is based on the incredible true story of Colin Warner who in 1980 was  charged and convicted of a murder he didn’t commit. As the LA Times said,  “CROWN HEIGHTS is a pointed reminder of the gaping flaws in the criminal justice  system and the power of perseverance and loyalty to overcome them.”   The event will take place at UDC David A. Clarke School of Law in Moot Courtroom,   5th floor. A reception prior to the screening will start at 6:00pm and the screening will begin at  6:30pm. A Q&A will immediately follow the film. Reserve your spot at the ticket link provided. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crown-heights-washington-dc-tickets-36559177484 ABOUT THE FILM: CROWN HEIGHTS is based on the incredible true story of Colin Warner who in  1980 was charged and convicted of a murder he didn’t commit. As the LA Times said,  “CROWN HEIGHTS is a pointed reminder of the gaping flaws in the criminal justice  system and the power of perseverance and loyalty to overcome them.” This incredible  true story is based on the acclaimed This American Life piece and adapted by   writer/director Matt Ruskin, with Lakeith Stanfield playing Colin Warner and  Nnamdi Asomugha as Carl King. Watch the powerful trailer here: http://crownheightsthemovie.com/#watchTrailer Panelists: Jonathan Newton, ‘17, Director, National Association Against Police Brutality Cynthia Roseberry, Executive Director, Council for Court Excellence (CCE) Rick Jones, Executive Director, Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem;  Professor of Law, Columbia Law School Matt Ruskin, Director, "Crown Heights" Jennifer Wider, Moderator, Executive Director, Center for Advancing Opportunity (CAO) Watch the powerful trailer here. ABOUT THE FILM In the spring of 1980, a teenager is gunned down in the streets of  Flatbush, Brooklyn. The police pressure a child witness to identify  a suspect. As a result, Colin Warner, an 18-year-old kid from  nearby Crown Heights, is wrongfully convicted of murder and   sentenced to life in prison. Colin’s childhood friend Carl 'KC' King  devotes his life to fighting for Colin’s freedom. He works on  appeals, takes loans for lawyer fees and becomes a legal  courier to learn the court system.   This incredible true story is based on the acclaimed This American Life piece  and adapted by writer/director Matt Ruskin, with Lakeith Stanfield playing  Colin Warner and Nnamdi Asomugha as Carl King. ORGANIZER: Amazon Studios

2017. FEMA EMI Master Exercise Prac Program (MEPP) Courses

FEMA EMI News Website Update Training Bulletin Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) Overview – FY2018   Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Emmitsburg, MD — You are subscribed to EMI News for FEMA. The following information has recently been updated, and is now available on http://training.fema.gov/EMI/ 1341 - Training Bulletin - MEPP overview-fy 18 application process Program Description: The Master Exercise Practitioner Program is a series of two classroom courses (E0132 and E0133) focusing on advanced program management, exercise design and evaluation practices in each phase of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).   A MEPP Capstone exercise project is required within one (1) year after the completion of E0133. MEPP candidates work within a collaborative environment on exercise design challenges and establish a network of peers.  Candidates are assigned to an Exercise Planning Team where they are to demonstrate their expertise at all levels of exercise design and conduct through in-class teach backs and the individual MEPP Capstone Project. MEPP is designed for mid-level exercise practitioners with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an Emergency Management (EM) exercise design.  Participants refine and practice skills critical to performing the phases of the HSEEP cycle, such as exercise program management, Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) writing and evaluation data analysis. Candidates apply the key learning concepts from the MEPP curriculum relative to their organizations and their own jurisdictional environments. Read more in Training Opportunity 1341. Emergency Management Institute Mission To support the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA’s goals by improving the competencies of the U.S. officials in Emergency Management at all levels of government to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the potential effects of all types of disasters and emergencies on the American people. Read more... Emergency Management Institute 16825 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Switchboard: (301) 447-1000 Office of Admissions: (301) 447-1035      Fax: (301) 447-1658 netc-admissions@fema.dhs.gov FEMA Independent Study Program Office: (301) 447-1200     Fax: (301)447-1201   (800) 621-FEMA / TTY (800) 462-7585 3 Step Guide for Assistance

Webinar: September 6, 2017. Health Information Systems Strengthening Resource Center

Health Information Systems Strengthening Resource Center: Centralizing Evidence

Join MEASURE Evaluation for a one-hour webinar on the Health Information Systems Strengthening Resource Center. The webinar will take place September 6 at 10am EDT and will be led by MEASURE Evaluation’s Heidi Reynolds, Shannon Salentine, Eva Silvestre, and Liz Millar.

Health information systems (HIS) strengthening is an ongoing and continuous process. MEASURE Evaluation’s Health Information Systems Strengthening Resource Center has been developed to serve as a central hub for the exploration of what works to strengthen HIS, a repository for evidence about how strengthened HIS improves health outcomes, and a learning space for health professionals to share and exchange information on HIS strengthening.

During this webinar, we will explore how our work to understand what works to strengthen HIS is framed by MEASURE Evaluation’s HIS Strengthening Model and explore HIS Country Profile Indicators, the HIS Assessment Tool Database, and other resources available through the website.

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September 2017. Community Engagement. CERT Conference P.G. County Maryland.

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Community Emergency Response Team Conference: Emergency Preparedness Runs in the Family

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 8:30 AM - to - Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 5:00 PM (EDT) Charles Herbert Flowers High School 10001 Ardwick Ardmore Road Springdale, MD 20774 View Map

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National Capital Region Community Emergency Response Team Conference (CERT Con) is on! We are excited to bring a host of basic refresher and advanced Emergency Management seminars and speakers to invigorate, educate and innovate your preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery to any natural or man-made disasters.  When a major disaster strikes, emergency professionals are often unable to reach a scene for several hours or even days. Are you prepared for your next disaster?  Saturday Seminar topics planned include Active Shooter and Situational Awareness, Pet and Animal Management in Disasters, Stop the Bleed, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care/Emergency Wound Care, Social Media, Disaster Psychology and First Aid, How to Deal with Special Populations (Seniors, Children, Disabled, etc.), Case Studies on local disasters and much more.* Sunday Activity Day is open to the whole family.  We’re planning fun and interactive activities and demonstrations with our police and fire vehicles, bomb squad; drones; hands-only CPR; moulage; emergency to-go bag checks; radio communications and more, culminating in a full-scale drill at the end of the weekend.* Get your hands dirty and be a part of the action!  Attend CERT Con to find out the best practices in emergency preparedness, network with your local and neighboring jurisdictions’ CERT members, and learn how to make your community more resilient! CERT, Campus CERT, Teen CERT, Emergency Management Professionals and Citizens interested in CERT and emergency preparedness are welcome. Register now!! * Seminars and activities subject to change depending on availability. Share this event on Facebook and Twitter We hope you can make it! Cheers, Prince George's County Office of Homeland Security, Office of Emergency Management

August 2017. Join UPO's Board of Directors.

Your journey starts here! We're seeking individuals interested in serving on the UPO Board of Directors as a representative of low-income residents. We currently have positions open in Ward 7 and Ward 8A. Interested applicants should complete the application in order to be considered for inclusion on the ballot.   These board members are elected by residents of the community and then approved by the board. About UPO's BoD Since 1962, UPO has been in the forefront of the war on poverty. We keep our pulse on the community by employing a philosophy of "maximum feasible participation," to solicit input and participation of DC residents in the selection, development and implementation of programs and services. UPO BoD Structure UPO's Board of Directors is governed by a 21-member tripartite structure. Members represent Washington, DC's eight wards and the public and private communities: 1/3 democratically selected representatives of low-income residents, including one designated representative of the UPO Policy Council; 1/3 elected public officials or their representatives (one (1) member designated by the Delegate, D.C. US House of Representatives and six (6) members designated by the Mayor of D.C.); and     1/3 representatives of major groups and interests elected by the UPO Board. UPO's board is comprised of passionate individuals whose responsibility is to ensure that UPO assesses and responds to the causes and conditions of poverty in the District, and remain fiscally and administratively sound. To complete the application, click I want to make a difference!     Becoming a board member is only one of the many ways to help us eradicate poverty. Your financial support allows us to improve our programs and services and create new pathways to "unite people with opportunities." Thank you, Dana M. Jones UPO President & CEO Where do I apply?   Download Application STAY CONNECTED: OR, Text UPO to 51555*