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XVIIth ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect
September 7-10, 2008
Hong Kong SAR, China
Towards a Caring and Non-Violent Community:
A Child's Perspective
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KEY DATES:
15 June 2007:
Abstract Submission Begins
1 December 2007:
Online Registration Begins
15 February 2008:
Abstract Submission Deadline
15 April 2008:
Scholarship Application Deadline
10 June 2008:
Early Registration Deadline
1 July 2008:
Speaker Registration Deadline


Program Overview

The program will encompass a number of high quality keynote sessions on general topics with an international perspective. The program will also feature high quality symposia, which will give an opportunity for delegates to debate and discuss topics with experts in their field. Other sessions will encompass free papers and workshops that allow practitioners and researchers to report on their clinical practice or research findings.

There will also be interactive discussion presentations where individuals can present in more detail in a less structured environment. Interwoven with these highly academic sessions will be an opportunity for meeting old and new friends, not only over coffee and lunch, but also at social events.

Saturday, 6 September

08.00-17.00   Registration (Duke of Windsor Social Service Building)
09.00-18.00   Developing Country (DC) Forum
(Duke of Windsor Social Service Building)
Sunday, 7 September

08.00-19.00   Registration
09.00-15.00   Master Class
16.00-16.45   Opening Ceremony
16.45-18.00   Kempe Lecture: Richard Krugman, MD (USA)
18.00-20.00   Welcome Reception
Monday, 8 September

08.00-19.00  

Registration
09.00-09.45   Keynote Session: Dr Cindy Kiro (New Zealand)
Children’s’ Voices: the Role of Children’s Commissioners in Advocating for Children
09.45-10.30   Youth Plenary
10.30-10.45   Coffee and Interactive Presentations
10.45-12.15   Symposia and Concurrent Sessions*
12.15-13.45   Lunch
13.45-14.30   Keynote Session: Mrs Priscilla Lui (Hong Kong, China)
Is Prevention a Feasible Option in Child Protection?
14.30-15.45   Concurrent Sessions*
15.45-16.00   Coffee and Interactive Presentations
16.00-17.30   Symposia and Concurrent Sessions*
17.45-18.45   ISPCAN National Partner Meeting
Tuesday, 9 September

08.00-19.00   Registration
09.00-09.45   Keynote Session: Prof. Michael Freeman (UK)
Can We Eliminate Child Abuse If We Allow Children To Be Corporally Punished?
09.45-10.45   Concurrent Sessions*
10.45-11.00   Coffee and Interactive Presentations
11.00-12.30   Symposia and Concurrent Sessions*
12.30-14.00   Lunch
14.00-14.45   Keynote Session: Professor Xu Yong Xiang (China):
Insufficient Community Participation: A Sense of Child Protection in Mainland China
14.45-15.45   Concurrent Sessions*
15.45-16.00   Coffee and Interactive Presentations
16.00-17.30   Symposia and Concurrent Sessions*
17.45-18.45   ISPCAN Membership Meeting
19.00-21.00   ISPCAN/ACA 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Wednesday, 10 September

08.00-14.00   Registration
08.15-09.00   Research Sessions
09.00-10.30   Symposia and Concurrent Sessions*
10.30-11.00   Coffee and Interactive Presentations
11.00-11.45   Keynote Session: Dr. David Finkelhor (USA)
Lessons from the Decline in Child Maltreatment in the USA
11.45-12.30   Closing Ceremony
*Concurrent Sessions include Papers and Workshops

 
 
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