School Initiatives

A Bridge to Academic Excellence
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Saturday Mornings
Tutoring and mentoring to middle and high school students needing in STEM classes and SAT Prep.
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Center for Dispute Resolution (C-DRUM)
University of Maryland School of Law
The Center for Dispute Resolution helps people manage conflicts through training, mediation, and restorative practices, and also runs the Workplace Mediation Service at UMB.
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Center for Health Equity and Outcomes Research (CHEOR)
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Workplace violence is a serious issue for health care workers, and the School of Nursing is studying its causes, effects, and how a new prevention program can reduce violence and stress in hospitals.
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National Center for School Mental Health
The National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH) improves school mental health services by developing programs and supporting five programs in Baltimore and three Maryland counties.
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Family Connections
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Family Connections-Baltimore helps vulnerable families in Upton/Druid Heights with services to improve safety, well-being, and stability.
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International Brain Bee
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
The International Brain Bee is a neuroscience competition for high school students. Its purpose is to motivate young men and women to learn about the human brain and to inspire them to enter careers in the basic and clinical brain sciences.
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The JACQUES Initiative
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM)
The mission of the JACQUES Initiative is to change lives, engage communities, and support health systems affected by HIV and Hepatitis C.
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Law Clinic
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
The Clinical Law Program provides legal services to individuals, families, and communities throughout Maryland.
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Mini-Med School
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Offered as a public service by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Mini-Med School is a series of tuition-free classes designed to help Baltimore residents improve their health and well-being.
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PATIENTS Program
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
The PATIENTS Program leverages innovative partnerships to ensure that patients, health care providers, and other partners are actively engaged in research.
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Paul's Place
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Nursing students supervised by faculty, provide health screenings and counseling at Paul's Place in Pigtown, serving uninsured and homeless people once a week during the Hot Lunch program.
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Promise Heights
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Promise Heights helps children in West Baltimore’s Upton/Druid Heights succeed in school, stay healthy, and prepare for future jobs by partnering with local schools and community groups.
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Center for Restorative Change
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Center for Restorative Change runs four Baltimore community schools that provide extra support to students, families, and the community through partnerships led by a social worker.
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Violence Intervention Program (VIP)
University of Maryland Medical System Shock Trauma
The Violence Intervention Program (VIP) in Baltimore helps victims of serious violence, like gunshots and stabbings, by offering counseling and support to make positive life changes, focusing on the critical time after the incident.
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Office of Community Engagement
220 N. Arch St.
Fourteenth Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201