Vitae
Brian K. Bumbarger
EDUCATION
Penn State University, University Park, PA 1991
B.S. in Administration of Justice
Harvard School of Public Health 1996
Certificate in Advanced Violence Prevention
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Prevention Research Center for the Promotion of Human Development 1998-present
Penn State University, University Park, PA
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE FOR TRAINING AND OUTREACH
- Conduct research on the prevention of youth violence, delinquency, school failure, and other negative child and family outcomes
- Develop policy recommendations for local, state and federal officials
- Develop and conduct training and presentations on issues related to prevention science for educators, school administrators, practitioners, and policy-makers
- Facilitate outreach activities on behalf of the Prevention Research Center and Penn State University
Center for Safe Schools 1996-1998
Harrisburg, PA
STATEWIDE PROJECTS MANAGER, SCHOOL SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION
- Oversaw training and technical assistance in support of statewide school-based violence prevention, delinquency prevention, dropout, hate- and bias-crime, and mentoring initiatives
- Developed and monitored project evaluations
- Planned and conducted training and technical assistance for school districts, county social service agencies, law enforcement and juvenile court personnel
- Administered state grants for school-based violence prevention and delinquency prevention to counties and school districts, including development of RFP’s, review and selection of applications for funding, fiscal oversight and compliance monitoring
- Drafted and analyzed state legislation
- Provided support for PA Departments of Education, Health, and Public Welfare, and the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency
- Prepared and implemented project budgets and workplans
Active Endeavors, Inc. 1996-present
Denver, CO & State College, PA
SENIOR PARTNER, EAST COAST DIRECTOR
- Founding partner in national planning and management consulting firm focusing on education reform, juvenile justice, and social services
- Provide training and technical assistance to federal, state and local government agencies, nonprofits and foundations
- Develop and manage grant-funded projects related to youth violence and delinquency prevention, substance abuse, and education and social service system reform
National Coalition for Juvenile Justice 1994-1996
Washington, DC
DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES
- Assisted states and federal agencies in identifying and replicating exemplary juvenile justice programs and practices
- Oversaw training and technical assistance in support of State Juvenile Justice Advisory Groups and State Planning Agencies in every state and U.S. territory
- Assisted states with federal formula grants process, development of state juvenile justice plans, and compliance with federal juvenile justice regulations
- Prepared recommendations to the President and Congress regarding federal juvenile justice policy and legislation
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention/National Institute of Justice
Juvenile Justice Resource Center/National Criminal Justice Reference Service 1992-1994
Rockville, MD
SENIOR JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST/ GANGS, DRUGS AND COURT PROGRAMS SPECIALIST
- Provided research and technical assistance to federal, state and local justice agencies
- Researched and evaluated Department of Justice (DOJ) pilot programs
- Identified and assisted in the replication of model system improvement programs
- Provided training to federal, state and local practitioners
- Monitored federal grant awards
- Briefed cabinet-level agencies on DOJ programs and initiatives
Central County Juvenile Detention Center 1989-1992
Bellefonte, PA
SUPERVISORY JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER
- Maintained safety and security while supervising juvenile offenders in a secure regional detention facility
- Develop and monitored juveniles’ plans of service
- Prepared progress reports, disposition recommendations and discharge summaries
- Supervised all staff on shift, including scheduling and inservice training
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Greenberg, M., Domitrovich, C., and Bumbarger, B. 1999; Preventing Mental Disorders in School-Aged Children: A Review of the Effectiveness of Prevention Programs. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Mental Health Services; Washington, DC.
Bumbarger, B. 1998; School Violence: Disciplinary Exclusion, Prevention and Alternatives. University Children’s Policy Partnership. Pittsburgh, PA.
Bumbarger, B. (Ed.). 1997; Inequitable Justice: Minority Overrepresentation 1997. Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Washington, DC.
Bumbarger, B. (Ed.). 1996; Disproportionate Minority Confinement (DMC). Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Washington, DC.
Bumbarger, B. 1995; A Dollars and (Common) Sense Approach to Juvenile Crime. Coalition for Juvenile Justice. Washington, DC.