Past Conferences and Congresses
2008 Conferences
2007 Conferences
2006 Conferences
2005 Conferences
2004 Conferences
2003 Conferences
2002 International Congress
2001 ISPCAN InternationalConference
2000 ISPCAN International Congress
1999 African Regional Conference
1999 Australian Conference
1999 ISPCAN European Regional Conference
1999 ISPCAN Asian Regional Conference
1998 ISPCAN International Congress
| 2008 Conferences | |
| Event: | XVIIth ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Theme: | Towards a Caring and Non-Violent Community: A Child's Perspective |
| Dates: | 7-10 September 2008 |
| Venue: | Hong Kong, China |
| Description: | Children around the world face different forms of maltreatment: some unique to their locations and many more than transcend cultures and nations. Apart from removing and preventing child abuse and neglect, the theme of the XVIIth ISPCAN Congress hopes to stimulate participants to move the world "towards a caring and non-violent community" emphasizing "a child's perspective" along the way. This congress will attempt to explore the theme and the best interest of the child through the eyes of a child. Hopefully communities in the future may strengthen the role of the child's perspective in policies and practices and in early child participation. |
| Contact: | USA: ISPCAN Congress Secretariat/ Hong Kong: Priscilla Lui |
| E-mail: | USA: congress2008@ispcan.org / Hong Kong: priscilla@aca.org.hk |
| Website: | www.ispcan.org/congress2008 |
| Abstract Submission: | Closed |
| Event: | Global Institute 2008 |
| Theme: | Cross-Border Child Trafficking |
| Dates: | Monday, January 28, 2008 |
| Venue: | Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA |
| Description:
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Since the year 1999, ISPCAN has been organizing pre-conference Global Institutes in San Diego, CA, in association with the Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment. The 2008 Global Institute focused on "Cross-Border Child Trafficking ." Global Institutes have attracted many US and international professionals interested in global issues and the most recent research findings in the field of Child Abuse and Neglect in selected regions of the world. ISPCAN welcomed this opportunity to contribute to the field's body of international knowledge on issues of Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment. Our Council, Faculty and members committed to organizing the Global Institutes by providing experts from different countries, representing a multidisciplinary cross-section of the field. We believe that our CAN experts' contribution to this program was rich and valuable and provided San Diego Conference attendees with an opportunity not only to learn, but also to discuss international CAN issues and facilitate networking. The Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment was held from January 28 to February 1, 2008 |
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| Website: | http://www.ispcan.org/GI2008 |
| Event: | XIth ISPCAN European Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Theme: | Supporting Prevention and Recovery from Child Abuse and Neglect: Role of Professionals, Communities and Families |
| Dates: | 18-21 November 2007 |
| Venue: | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Description: | The Association of Women Against Violence (AMCV) and ISPCAN hosted this regional conference which addressed the following themes: The impact of violence on children’s health, child trafficking, child abuse and the internet, corporal punishment, children’s rights and the needs of abused children, psychotherapy with abused children and non-abusive family members, cooperation with multidisciplinary agencies: the impact on children, the role of foster care in working with abused children and families, programs for prevention of child abuse and intervention with offenders. |
| E-mail: | English: events@ispcan.org / Portuguese: euroconf2007@mail.telepac.pt |
| Registration: | English : Portuguese |
| Website: | www.ispcan.org/euroconf2007 |
| Event: | VII ISPCAN Asian Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Theme: | I Am For the Child |
| Dates: | 23-26 September, 2007 |
| Venue: | Hotel Philippine Plaza, Manila, Philippines |
| Description: | Child Protection Unit Network (CPU NET) and ISPCAN hosted this regional conference. The conference themes was aimed towards professionals in a variety of sectors working against child abuse including the medical/health care sector, government agencies, international NGOs, law enforcement, judicial and academic. It addressed child abuse in Asia in the context of natural disasters, child trafficking and children in conflict. |
| Contact: | Julia De Leon |
| E-mail: | research.publication@cpu-net.org.ph |
| Website: | www.ispcanmanila.org.ph |
| Online Abstracts Submission: | Closed |
Event: |
Vth African Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Theme: | HIV/AIDS and Children: The Challenges of Care for and Protection of Children in Africa |
| Dates: | 27-29 March 2007 |
| Venue: | Hotel Africana, Kampala , Uganda |
| Description: | The African Network for Prevention and Protection Against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN), Uganda Chapter organized this conference in conjunction with ISPCAN. The conference featured researchers, academics, practioners and children. The conference shared ideas, experiences, and good practices and research findings on the care and protection of children in the era of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa. Practitioners, researchers and children also explored strategies for developing and scaling up effective and sustainable responses towards the protection of children living with and those affected by HIV/AIDS. |
| Contact: | ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter |
| E-mail: | anppcan@infocom.co.ug or conference@anppcanug.org |
| Forms: | Registration Form : Invitation Letter : Participant Costs : Program |
Event: |
Global Institute 2007 |
| Theme: | The Impact of Cultural Practices on Protecting Children from Abuse & Neglect: Positive & Negative Factors |
| Dates: | Monday, January 22 , 2007 |
| Venue: | Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA |
| Description:
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Since the year 1999, ISPCAN has been organizing pre-conference Global Institutes in San Diego, CA, in association with the annual San Diego Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment. The 2007 Global Institute will focus on "The Impact of Cultural Practices on Protecting Children from Abuse & Neglect: Positive & Negative Factors ." Global Institutes have attracted many US and international professionals interested in global issues and the most recent research findings in the field of Child Abuse and Neglect in selected regions of the world. ISPCAN welcomes this opportunity to contribute to the field's body of international knowledge on issues of Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment. Our Council, Faculty and members are committed to organizing the Global Institutes by providing experts from different countries, representing a multidisciplinary cross-section of the field. We believe that our CAN experts' contribution to this program is rich and valuable and provides San Diego Conference attendees with an opportunity not only to learn, but also to discuss international CAN issues and facilitate networking. |
| Program: | Global Institute Program and Registration [PDF Version] Global Institute Program and Registration [Word Version] |
| Contact: | Angela Koffenberger |
| E-mail: | |
| 2006 Conferences | |
| Event: | XVIth ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Theme: | Children in a Changing World: Getting It Right |
| Dates: | 3-6 September 2006 |
| Venue: | York, United Kingdom |
| Description: | The speed of change in the modern world brings many new challenges for those working to protect children and safeguard their welfare. The title of the Congress, “Children in a Changing World: Getting It Right,” reflects the need to ensure that research, knowledge, policies, the shape of services and practice skills address these challenges and take advantage of the opportunities, as well as recognizes the dangers and adverse consequences. An essential ingredient for a successful Congress is an attractive and enjoyable social program. This Congress will take full advantage of the venue set in York, one of England’s most beautiful and historical cities. |
| E-mail: | congress2006@ispcan.org |
| Website: | www.ispcan.org/congress2006/ |
| Event: | Global Institute 2006 |
| Theme: | Public Health Approaches to Child Maltreatment: Prevention as a Priority |
| Dates: | Monday, January 23 , 2006 |
| Venue: | Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA |
| Description:
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Since the year 1999, ISPCAN has been organizing pre-conference Global Institutes in San Diego, CA, in association with the annual San Diego Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment. The 2006 Global Institute will focuse on "Public Health Approaches to Child Maltreatment: Prevention as a Priority." Global Institutes have attracted many US and international professionals interested in global issues and the most recent research findings in the field of Child Abuse and Neglect in selected regions of the world. ISPCAN welcomes this opportunity to contribute to the field's body of international knowledge on issues of Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment. Our Council, Faculty and members are committed to organizing the Global Institutes by providing experts from different countries, representing a multidisciplinary cross-section of the field. We believe that our CAN experts' contribution to this program is rich and valuable and provides San Diego Conference attendees with an opportunity not only to learn, but also to discuss international CAN issues and facilitate networking. |
| Program: | Global Institute Program and Registration [PDF Version] Global Institute Program and Registration [Word Version] |
| Contact: | Leah Misbin |
| E-mail: | eventmanager@ispcan.org |
| 2005 Conferences | |
| Event: | VIth ISPCAN Asian Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Theme: | Protecting Children: Asian Perspectives and Beyond |
| Dates: | 16-18 November, 2005 |
| Venue: | Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Center, Singapore |
| Description: | The Conference attracted participants locally and from the Asia region, including North Asia, South Asia and South East Asia. Participants shall be professionals involved in the prevention of child abuse and neglect work the following fields: Medical/ Healthcare sector; Government Ministries and Government Welfare Agencies; Voluntary Welfare Organizations; Education Sector; Child Care Sector; Law Enforcement Agencies, including the Police and the Judiciary. |
| Contact: | Sue Lee, Conference Secretary, and Ginny Lim, Conference Coordinator |
| E-mail: | slee@childrensociety.org.sg and glim@childrensociety.org.sg |
| Website: | www.ispcansingapore.com |
| Event: | Xth ISPCAN European Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Theme: | New Developments in Science and Practice: Influences on Child Protection |
| Dates: | 11-14 September, 2005 |
| Venue: | Estrel Convention Center--Berlin, Germany |
| Description: | The main streams for the conference include: children in risky social contexts; caregiving settings and child abuse; child protection systems in europe; social work practice; treatment of adolescent and adult abusers; legal and police issues; medical involvement in child protection; and attachment and child abuse. |
| E-mail: | euroconf2005@ispcan.org or richter-unger@dggkv.de (German Inquiries) |
| Website: | www.ispcan.org/euroconf2005/ |
| Contact: | Tatyana Bessonov |
| E-mail: | eventmanager@ispcan.org |
| Event: | 17th Annual Crimes Against Children Conference |
| Organizer: | Dallas Children's Advocacy Center |
| Theme: | New Strategies to Battle Against Child Victimization |
| Dates: | 15-18 August, 2005 |
| Venue: | Hyatt Regency at Reunion Blvd., Dallas, Texas USA |
| Description: | Each new year brings new challenges for those engaged in the battle against child victimization. The 17th Annual Crimes Against Children Conference offers new strategies to face these challenges. The current and practical information provided by this conference will benefit front line professionals from law enforcement, prosecution, child protective services, social work, medicine and CAC teams in their investigation, intervention and treatment of crimes against children. |
| E-mail: | LNoble@dcac.org |
| Website: | http://dcac.org/pages/cacc.aspx |
| Event: | ISPCAN 15th International Congress on Child Abuse & Neglect |
| Theme: | Working Together for a Child Safe World |
| Dates: | 19-22 September, 2004 |
| Venue: | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Center-- Queensland, Australia |
| Description: | A "child
safe world" is a world where children are free from all forms
of abuse and exploitation by adults and other children and young
people. It is also a world where children receive adequate care,
resources and attention.
"Working together" recognises that abuse and neglect are complex problems that call for the mobilisation of many kinds of skills and resources. Professionals and communities need each other to forge effective responses, and both need to be able to see the world through the eyes of children and young people to share ideas and experiences from across the global community about protecting children in a way that welcomes children and young people as valued participants. |
| Organizer: | International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect and The National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (National Partner of ISPCAN) |
| Website: | Abstract Search: www.ispcan.org/2004congress/ |
| Event: | ISPCAN African Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Theme: | Child Trafficking: A Challenge to Child Protection in Africa |
| Dates: | 23-27 March, 2004 |
| Venue: | Nike Lake Resort, Protea Hotel--Enugu, Nigeria |
| Description: | The theme we believe is a great challenge to all professionals policy makers and lovers of children in view of the enormous problems and situations that plague children on the continent today. With the unrelentless speed of the dreaded diseases AIDS, and of course denial of protection, developmental and participatory rights of children, the conference worked to provide opportunity to develop, communicate, and share knowledge, skills and expertise for all professionals in the field of child protection in Africa. |
| Confernce Flyer: | Conference Flyer |
| Conference Program : | Conference Program |
| Contact: | Prof. Peter Ebigbo and Dr. Chika Ugochukwu |
| E-mail: | pebigbo@infoweb.abs.net and chikagugo@yahoo.com |
| Event: | The
First Arab ISPCAN Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Theme: | Violence against Children, Breaking the silence… Strengthening responses |
| Dates: | 23-25 February, 2004 |
| Venue: | Amman, Jordan |
| Description: |
The goal of the conference was to:
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| Conference Website: | A special webpage offering summary information on the conference is available to current ISPCAN Members in the Members section of the website. Members, please click here for additional information. |
| Conference Program: | Conference Program: |
| Contact: | Dr. Hani Jahshan and Buthayna Khatib |
| E-mail: | jahshan@go.com.jo, bkhatib@unicef.org |
| Tel: | +962-79-5522062 (Dr. Hani Jahshan) |
| Event: | San
Diego Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment |
| Dates: | January
26-30, 2004 |
| Venue: |
San
Diego, California |
| Description:
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The San Diego Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment presented by Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Children's Hospital-San Diego was held at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center. As the pre-eminent symposium on child abuse, this conference attracts 2,000 professionals internationally. Since inception, the purpose is to enhance the skills of professionals in the prevention, recognition, assessment and treatment of all forms of child abuse and neglect, including those related to family violence. An international audience, representing medicine, mental health, law, criminal justice, child welfare, public policy, and research, depends upon this meeting for state-of-the-field accredited continuing education and research, and review of pertinent issues of public policy. Continuing Education Units were available. Please contact Linda Wilson, sdconferences@chsd.org or call 858.576-1700 x 4972. |
| Contact: |
Linda
Wilson |
| E-mail: | sdconferences@chsd.org |
| Event: | IX
ISPCAN Regional European Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Theme: | Promoting
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Child Protection |
| Dates: | 29
-31 August 2003 |
| Venue: |
Warsaw, Poland |
| Description:
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It
is the second time in 25-years of ISPCAN history that European Regional
Conference will be held in Eastern Europe (the previous was Prague
in 1991). Warsaw Conference provided a unique opportunity
for Eastern European professionals to exchange
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| Organizer: | The
Nobody's Children Foundation - a non-governmental, non-profit organization
providing broad assistance to abused children.
Nobody's Children Foundation is a leading Polish NGO, which has been
working in the field of child abuse since 1991. It's main activities
include: therapeutic assistance to abused children, research, training
and program publishing, and consultation projects for Eastern European
professionals working with children at risk. |
| Conference Chair: |
Maria Keller-Hamela |
| Chair of Organizing Committee:: |
Agnieszka Morawska |
| Phone: | (+48 22) 616 16 69 |
| Fax: | (+48 22) 616 03 14 |
| Website: | http://www.ispcan2003.info |
| E-mail: | poland@ispcan2003.info |
| Event: | BASPCAN Fifth National Congress |
| Theme: | Strengthening the Links – Research, Policy and Practice |
| Dates: | July 20-23, 2003 |
| Venue: | The University of York, England |
| Description: | BASPCAN’s fifth National Congress included keynote speakers, free papers, symposia, workshops and poster presentations for a range of professionals from different disciplines involved in child welfare. Papers were invited from social work, medicine, voluntary agencies, police, the legal profession and international perspectives. |
| Organizer: | British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Website: | www.baspcan.org.uk |
| Event: | 14th International Congress on Child Abuse & Neglect |
| Dates: | 7-10 July, 2002 |
| Venue: | Denver, USA |
| Theme: | "Charting Our Progress Toward Protection of Children Worldwide" |
| Subtopics Include: | At the Congress, ISPCAN celebrated its 25th anniversary and commemorating of the 40th anniversary of the publication of "The Battered Child Syndrome," the landmark article written by Dr. C. Henry Kempe which brought the problems of abuse and neglect to public attention worldwide. It was also the 30th anniversary of the Kempe Children's Center, founded by Dr. C. H. Kempe. Over 2000 delegates and professionals committed to Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Treatment, attended from over 50 countries. The program included master classes, plenary sessions, symposia, research presentations, poster sessions, and workshops. |
| Organizers: | International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect and The Kempe Children’s Foundation |
| Phone: | 630 876 6913 |
| FAX: | 630 876 6917 |
| Web Site: | www.ispcan.org |
| E-mail: | ispcan@ispcan.org |
| Event: | ISPCAN VIII European Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Dates: | 24 - 27 August 2001 |
| Venue: | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Theme: | Improving Child Protection Policies and Practices |
| Subtopics Include: | Review of child protection systems in Europe, methods of addressing child abuse & neglect; children's rights approach to protecting children from abuse & neglect; impact of recent research on understanding, assessment, prevention and treatment; new developments in assessment, management, prevention and treatment; understanding and preventing different forms of child abuse & neglect in society (including schools, media, institutions, child labor, street children, commercial sexual exploitation); and forms of large scale child abuse and neglect (such as children and war, refugee children, impact of natural disasters on children). |
| Organizers: | The Turkish Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Prof. Dr. Esin Konanc, Chairperson, Local Organizing Committee |
| Phone: | +90 212 230 00 00 |
| FAX: | +90 212 248 40 30 |
| Web Site: | www.ispcan2001-istanbul.com |
| E-mail: | magister_pco@turk.net |
| Event: | 2001 ISPCAN Latin American Regional Conference on Child Abuse & Neglect |
| Dates: | 16 - 19 October, 2001 |
| Venue: | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Theme: | Evaluating actions, launching projects |
| Subtopics: | The Congress focused on multiple areas committed to protecting children and teenagers, from clinical/treatment (physician and psychologist), legal, and sociocultural aspects to research methods hopefully resulting in the implementation of effective intersectoral child abuse prevention policies. |
| E-mail: | fliasnvosiglo@hotmail.com |
| Program: | click here for program in English and in Spanish |
| Event: | 2001 ISPCAN Regional Asia-Pacific Conference on CAN |
| Dates: | Postponed; to be rescheduled |
| Venue: | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Theme: | Social and Cultural Approach to Child Protection in the New Millenium |
| Subtopics include: | Strengthening families' roles and responsibilities, community participation and enhancement, child empowerment, and transnational cooperation. |
| Organizer: | National Council for Child and Youth Development of Thailand |
| Email: | ncyd@dordek.org |
| Event: | ISPCAN 2000 International Congress |
| Dates: | September 3-6, 2000 |
| Venue: | Durban, South Africa |
| Theme: | Implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Myth or Reality? |
| Subtopics: | Prevention and Protection including the concept of "Good Enough Parenting" and therapeutic interventions; Children and Violence; Children and HIV/Aids; Child Labour; Children and Poverty; Justice, Legislation and Law Enforcement; Culture and Context in relation to Children's Rights; Offender Management; as well as key Medical and Mental Health Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect. |
| Organizers: | The South African Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (SASPCAN), Julie Todd and Nobs Mwanda Co-chairpersons, Local Organizing Committee |
| Phone: | +27 31 303 2480 |
| FAX: | +27 31 312 9441 |
| Web Site: |
Congress site: http://home.global.co.za/~pvandyk SASPCAN's homepage: http://www.saspcan.org.za |
| E-mail: |
joanvn@global.co.za for Programme Enquiries delegates@dbn.lia.net for Registration and Accommodation Inquiries pmbcws@futurenet.co.za for all other inquiries Developing Country Workshop 1 - 2 September |
| Event: | African Regional Conference |
| Dates: | September 14-16, 1999 |
| Venue: | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Theme: | Challenges of Caring for the Protecting Children in Africa |
| Organizers: | African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN), Moses Ouko |
| Phone: | 254.2.722496/726794 |
| FAX: | 254.2.722496 |
| Web Site: | NA |
| E-Mail: | anppcan@arcc.or.ke |
| Event: | Australian Conference |
| Dates: | October 17-20, 1999 |
| Venue: | Perth, Western Australia |
| Theme: | Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Organizers: | Leanne Hartill, Conference Convenor |
| Phone: | 618.9332.2900 |
| FAX: | 618.9332.2911 |
| Web Site: | NA |
| E-Mail: | promaco@promacocom.au |
| Event: | ISPCAN European Regional Conference |
| Dates: | October 17-21, 1999 |
| Venue: | Jerusalem, Israel |
| Theme: | Beyond Detection: Interventions, Programs and Treatments for Children |
| Organizers: | Tamar Cohen, Director, MEITAL |
| Phone: | 972.2.561.7402 |
| FAX: | 972.563.7572 |
| Web Site: | http://www.teumcong.co.il/ispcan/gen.htm |
| E-Mail: | teumcong@netmedia.net.il |
| Event: | ISPCAN Asian Regional Conference |
| Dates: | November 25-27, 1999 |
| Venue: | Hong Kong, China |
| Theme: | Protecting Children in the 21st. Century-Creating Peace & Stability for Children/Families |
| Organizers: | Priscilla Lui, Executive Director, Against Child Abuse (ACA) |
| Phone: | 852.2351.1177 |
| FAX: | 852.2752.8483 |
| Web Site: | www.info.gov.hk/swd/english/info/news/index1.htm |
| E-Mail: | aca3@hk.super.net |
| Event: | ISPCAN 1998 International Congress |
| Dates: | September 6-9, 1998 |
| Venue: | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Theme: | Protecting Children: Innovation and Inspiration |
| Organizers: | The Congress for Children |
| Phone: | NA |
| FAX: | NA |
| Web Site: | NA |
| E-Mail: | NA |