The International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN), founded in 1977, is a multidisciplinary international organization that brings together a worldwide cross-section of committed professionals to work towards the prevention and treatment of child abuse, neglect and exploitation globally. ISPCAN’s goal is to prevent maltreatment of children in every nation, whether it is in the form of physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect, street children, child prostitution, child labor and other forms.

ISPCAN’s mission is to support individuals and organizations working to protect children from abuse and neglect worldwide. In addition to its well-known monthly publication Child Abuse and Neglect The International Journal, the organization offers the LINK newsletter, World Perspectives on Child Abuse, virtual issues discussions, member and National Partner listservs, and educational events on local, national and international levels.

ISPCAN’s membership from nearly 120 different countries represents every key professional group involved in shaping the response to child abuse at both the country and international levels. The ISPCAN community includes: Social Workers, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Nurses, Child Protective Services, Mental Health Workers, Psychologists, Lawyers, Judges, Law Enforcement Officers, Investigators, Government/Community Officials, Researchers, Educators, Non-government Organisations, Leaders, Advocates, Clergy and other professionals.

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