ISPCAN National Partners

In 1999 ISPCAN launched the National Partner Program, establishing affiliations with national child abuse and neglect prevention organizations around the world. The collaboration aims to further the common mission, goals and programs of ISPCAN and its Partners. The program seeks out existing national, multidisciplinary organizations working in CAN prevention, with a special focus on groups in developing countries. ISPCAN believes that effective and sustainable CAN prevention is achieved through education and professional cooperation, and thus sees the strength of the partnerships in enhancing the global network of those working for child welfare. Partnership describes a close, on-going and coordinated working relationship, supporting an exchange of materials, information and membership benefits between ISPCAN and other societies. By sharing experience, research and resources ISPCAN hopes to augment individual, regional and national efforts to end child maltreatment.The first meeting of National Partner leaders took place at ISPCAN's 13th International Congress in Durban, South Africa in September of 2000.

ISPCAN's National Partners are:

AUSTRALIA

NAPCAN (National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) Australia
Adam Foster, Executive Director, adam@napcan.org.au
P.O. Box K241
Haymarket NSW 1240 Australia
Phone: 61 2 9211 0224 Fax: 61 2 9211 5676 www.napcan.org.au

NAPCAN focuses on primary prevention by upholding a "national commitment to the nurturing and protection of children by supporting parents and communities for the prevention of child abuse in all its forms." Governed by a National Board of Management with representatives from each State and Territory, NAPCAN brings together and supports child welfare organizations across Australia emphasizing joint ventures and partnerships. Their major annual event is the coordination of National Child Protection Week, while they also produce community education material, sponsor speakers, conduct national media education campaigns, host conferences and forums, and work to expand the professional network. Mr. John Heslop serves as President of the Board of Management, while Dr. Bronwyn Gould chairs the National Advisory Council.

BELARUS

INGO "Ponimanie" (Understanding)
Andrey Makhanko, President/Chair, amakhanko@ponimanie.org
Leschinskogo Street 8, Building 5, Suite 403-404
220140 Minsk, Belarus
Phone: 375.29.761.1201 Fax: 375.17.251.4571 www.ponimanie.org

INGO “Ponimanie”(Understanding) is nationwide and international professional NGO focused on child protection. The mission of INGO “Ponimanie” is to develop the world fit for children through professional contribution and help children in difficult situations. Most important target groups of “Ponimanie” are children in residential institutions and shelters, abused and neglected children and children-at-risk.There are 121 members and 71 voluntaries are participating in Ponimanie activities at the present moment. “Ponimanie” has branch in Ukraine. Established in 2000, INGO “Ponimanie” has held five successful annual projects and we are implementing three projects at present time. The mission of INGO "Ponimanie" has been formulated as "BUILDING THE WORLD FIT FOR CHILDREN THROUGH OUR PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTION" Ponimanie foresees that children in Belarus and the Region of Eastern Europe/CIS/CA will meet protection and promotion of their rights from the side of professionals, adult citizens and through own participation in this process. Children have to grow within surrounding fit for them, fit for their developmental needs and wishes corresponding to the UN CRC. Children have to have Childhood. Our values are Understanding, Family, Trust, Responsibility, Freedom, Partnership, and Participation.

BENIN

ESAM (Enfante Solidaires d’Afrique et du Monde) Benin
Norbert Fanou-Ako,Chair, esam@firstnet1.com
08 BP 0049 TRI
Cotonou Benin
Phone: 00.229.30.52.37 Facsimile: 00.229.31.38.09 www.esamsolidarity.org

ESAM was formed in November of 1987 and registered with the government of Benin in May of 1990. The organization’s goal is to promote the integral and harmonious development of children in five different realms; survival, education, protection, rights and health. The mission of ESAM is to fight for the respect of the right of children. ESAM runs research, training and educational programs in the fields of Health and Nutrition, Education, Health and AIDS, Water Supply and Sanitation, Rural Service Paths, Agriculture, Education and Child Rights, and Training and Research. Specific programs include food safety projects, the training of armed forces on child rights in situations of armed conflict and trafficking, and research on human trafficking and child domestic workers. Each field has its own strategy of actions and activities, many of which include project analysis and evaluation.

CAMEROON

CASPCAN (Cameroon Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) Cameroon
Dr. Daniel Mbassa Menrick, Executive Director and Founding President, menickfr@yahoo.fr or caspcan@yahoo.fr
P.O. Box 25254
Messa Yaounde' Republic of Cameroon
Phone: 237.230.33.28 or 237.770.71.39

CASPCAN focuses on the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect, including physical and sexual abuse, child labor, abandonment and infanticide. In 1997, 1999 and 2000 they organized national and regional training seminars in Yauonde. Over 50 participants attended the 2000 seminar on the theme "Prevention of Sexual Abuse at School: the Role of Teachers, Parents and the Media," supported by ISPCAN. Founded in 1996, CASPCAN conducts multidisciplinary research studies on child maltreatment issues such as sexual abuse in schools, child labor, physical abuse detection and infanticide. In his letter of recommendation, the President of Defense for Children International - Cameroon states, "CASPCAN has become.the Country's most prominent NGO in matters dealing with the prevention of child abuse and neglect."  

COLOMBIA

AFECTO, Colombia
Isabel Cuadros, President, icuadros@cable.net.co, afecto@afecto.org.co
Afecto
Transversal 4 # 51 A -01
Bogota
COLOMBIA
Telephone: 57.1.2459387 www.afecto.org.co

AFECTO, founded in 1985, seeks to prevent all possible forms of abuse in children, girls and adolescents, as well as sensitize the public to these issues. To do this the organization operates at the national level and employs a variety of strategies, such as group training, mobilizing public opinion, and the creation and facilitation of campaigns and investigations. Afecto’s mission is to raise the awareness of child maltreatment in Colombia, provide education/training for professionals working with children (and their families) who have been victims of violence and provide networking for these professionals throughout the country and the various national agencies (social welfare/judicial/medical and governmental).

CONGO

IEV
Marcel Tshibangu, President, maditshibangu@yahoo.fr
Boulevard du 30 juin n 100/D
Kinshasa , Gombe 5745
Democratic Republic or Congo
Telephone: 00243.99.22646

I.E.V. became registered as an organization in April of 2000 with the goal of fighting against child labor and sexual abuse, and protecting human life. IEV seeks to promote Human Rights (especially those of children) and to create a new social culture of justice and humanism. EV has produced research on the topics of the sexual abuse of children (2000-2001) and child labor (2000). In 2000, the organization also initiated a campaign of sexual abuse prevention in secondary school in Kinshasa. IEV participated as a Coalition Member in the 2001 WWSF World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse and is also a member of the national committee for the Global March Against Child Labor.

DENMARK

DASPCAN (Danish Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect)
Tony Oleson, Chairman, to@cn.stam.dk
DASPCAN, c/o Department of Pediatrics, County Hospital
DK-4700, Naestved
DENMARK
Telephone: 45-4373-1020
Facsimile: 45-5572-1481
Webpage: www.daspcan.dk

The Danish Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect was founded in 1993 to promote and facilitate knowledge on the scope of children exposed to physical violence, sexual and psychological abuse; to aid interdisciplinary work among professionals involved in child abuse cases; to establish professional meeting and congresses on issues relevant for professional in the filed of child abuse and neglect; and to establish contacts to foreign associations and relevant professionals in the field of child abuse and neglect.

ETHIOPIA

African Network for the Prevention of & Protection Against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN Ethiopian Chapter)
P. O. Box 34359
Addis Ababa , Ethiopia .
Contact Name: Ayalew W. Semait (Executive Director).
Tel: 15-35-48/ 50-52-02
Email: anppcan-eth@telecom.net.et

The African Network for the Prevention of and Protection Against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN), Ethiopian Chapter is a child advocacy organization that strives to promote child rights and prevent child abuse and neglect. The organization was founded in November 1990 and was registered according to the laws of the laws of the Federal Republic of the Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.The document has been submitted to ISPCAN. The goals of the organization include "to create a child friendly society in children live freely without abuse, neglect exploitation; to improve the psycho-social conditions of victims of child abuse and their families; creating awareness on the rights of the child; and increasing the participation of children in the promotion of their own rights through arts, education, and other social activities. Some of the ways through which the organization achieve its goals are - education and enlightenment, training and research and publications. Through 19997 to present, the organization has conducted a Study on School Discipline and Child Abuse in Addis Ababa Elementary Schools, conducted workshops on Child Rights  and Child Abuse for specific target groups, provided training for 317 school children and 337 teachers on child abuse and child rights , conducted a Study on Family Violence against Children in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, provided training for 196 mothers on child growth and development, published 6000 copies of a newsletter "Children's Voice" and 3000 copies of a pictorial booklet used for education and training purposes. The administrative structure of ANPPCAN Ethiopia Chapter is made up of the General Assembly of 300 members, the Executive Committee and the Secretariat. The Executive Committee is the decision-making organ of the organization and it consists of a Chairperson, vice chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Three members. 

FRANCE

AFIREM (Association Française d’Information et de Recherche sur l’Enfance Maltraité) France
Dr. Marie-Paule Martin, President, afirem@libertysurf.fr
Hopital des Enfants Malades, 149, rue de Sevres
75730 Paris Cedex 15
FRANCE
Tel: 44-49-47-24

AFIREM (Association Française d’Information et de Recherche sur l’Enfance Maltraité) is the French society for information and research on child abuse and neglect. Founded in 1979 by Dr. Pierre STRAUS, a pioneer in the field of child abuse and neglect, AFIREM is an association of 750 professionals - doctors, social workers, psychologists, teachers, lawyers, judges, teachers, and others - working together to prevent, detect, and treat child abuse. A multidisciplinary approach to child protection is an essential component of AFIREM’s mission. AFIREM seeks to facilitate the detection of child abuse and neglect, promote the on-going evaluation of current practices and innovative practices, and to promote a multidisciplinary approach to the prevention of child abuse.

GERMANY

German Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (GESPCAN)
Chair: Hans-Alfred Blumenstein, dggkv@t-online.de
Office Manager; Frau Helga Viefers
Address: Andreaskloster 14
50667 Koln, GERMANY
Tel: 49-221-136-42-7   Fax: 49-221-130-00-10

The German Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (GESPAN)'s mission is to prevent all forms of child abuse and neglect towards children and to support all professionals involved in the work.
The group aims at fostering multi-professional approach towards victims of all forms of chills abuse; to develop new forms of integrated work in the prevention and intervention of CAN, and to support multi-professional cooperation between the public and the private sector and NGOs in their efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect. The organization organizes training and other educational programs in the pursuit of its goals and objectives. Such programs include conferences, training and educational enlightenment campaigns, etc. DESPCAN also publish materials on Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN), in German languages. The governing structure of the German Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (DESPCAN) is made up of the President, Chair, Treasurer, and other board members at large. The officers are elected for a duration of  4 years for the President, and 6 years for other officers, as the case may be. The organization is duly registered according to the laws of Germany - incorporated on 2nd July 1994. 

HONG KONG

ACA (Against Child Abuse) Hong Kong
Mrs. Priscilla Lui, Executive Director, aca3@pacific.net.hk
107-108, G/F, Wai Yuen House, Chuk Yuen (North) Estate
Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon   Hong Kong
Phone: 235-16060 Fax: 852 275 28483 www.aca.org.hk

ACA works towards its mission "to promote a caring and non-violent environment for the optimal growth of our children," by providing child protection services with a strong emphasis on advocacy. They operate a crisis hotline; have a team of social workers handling individual cases; run education, training, therapeutic, development and networking groups; and promote public awareness about child abuse prevention through publicity campaigns. Dr. Patricia Ip chairs the eleven member Executive Committee.

ITALY

CISMAI (Italian Network of Agencies against Child Abuse) Italy
Roberta Luberti, President, cismai@infinito.it
via del Mezzegtta, 1 int
Florence , 50135
Italy
Telephone: 0039.055.6121306
Facsimile: 0039.055.603234 www.cismai.org

CISMAI, formed in 1993, resulted from a collaboration between 5 centers involved in child protection. It was inaugurated at the Fourth European ISPCAN Conference in Padua with the purpose of creating a center of a cultural and educational nature for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect with special emphasis on abuse within the family. The organization aims to develop the knowledge and competences of the different range of professionals involved in prevention and treatment of all forms of abuses and neglect. The mission of CISMAI is to improve the awareness of the public on the problem and the competence of the professional system to deal with the problem of child abuse, prevent and treat in order to establish the well being of the children.

JAPAN

JaSPCAN (Japanese Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) Japan
Michiko Kobayashi M.D., Executive Director
Dr. Yasuhide Nakamura, Yastich@aol.com 
c/o Osaka-fu, Shakaifukusi-kaikan
7-4-15, Tanimachi, Chuo-ku
Osaka   JAPAN
Phone: 542 0012   Fax: 81 6 764 5027 www.jaspcan.org

ISPCAN's eighth partner, the Japanese Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, is a multidisciplinary association of physicians, nurses, legal experts, social workers and other professionals from around Japan dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. Towards this goal, JaSPCAN develops basic and practical research, promotes collaboration among public and private agencies, and raises public awareness. JaSPCAN holds annual conferences, with nearly 3000 participants, and publishes a newsletter. In November of 1999, the Society launched its own journal Kodomo No Gyakutai To Neglect. JaSPCAN has been campaigning for a change to the laws on child abuse in Japan and has had some important influence on the new Child Abuse Prevention Law that was enacted in November 2000. The society held an International Symposium of Child Abuse and Neglect and the seventh National Conference in Kobe in December 2001.

KENYA

ANPPCAN-Kenya Chapter (African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect)
Rose Odoyo, Director, admin@anppcankenya.co.ke
P.O. Box 46516, Nairobi, 00100 GPO, Kenya
Phone: 254.020.27228351817 Fax: 254.020.2723104 www.anppcankenya.co.ke

ANPPCAN Kenya was established in 1989 by a group of volunteers concerned with the plight of children. It became fully operational in 1995 when a formal secretariat was opened in Nairobi .
It is a charitable, not for profit organization and was registered as a Non-Governmental Organization in 1995. Like the other ANPPCAN chapters, ANPPCAN Kenya operates as a national resource centre on child abuse and neglect and children's rights. ANPPCAN-Kenya provides information and technical expertise on child protection and child rights issues, carry out research on emerging children's issues and lobby governments, donors, other NGOs and communities on behalf of children. Currently, ANPPCAN Kenya has four main programmatic areas which include a child help desk, legal services unit, information and documentation, and Community based programmes dealing with various projects and activities.ANPPCAN Kenya creates awareness and stirs sensitivity with the aim of enlightening each individual to recognize and ­accept his or her responsibility to stand up for children’s rights. ANPPCAN Kenya also provides legal advice and where necessary litigation to children who are victims of abuse and neglect, or those acting on their behalf.  The organization uses as its basis the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC 1990) and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC 1989), both of which the Government of Kenya has ratified.

MALAYSIA

PPKM (Persatuan Perlindungan Kanak-Kanak Malaysia) Malaysia
Mohd. Sham Kasim, President, msham@medic.upm.edu.my
25A Jalan Kampung Pandan
55100 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Phone: 603 9810858   Fax: 603 9832400

The Malaysian Association for the Protection of Children, works to maintain and promote knowledge on the protection of children in all aspects. To achieve its mission the organization conducts talks, seminars, conferences and exhibitions for the advancement of knowledge in child protection. The Association's objectives extend beyond the mission to include publishing materials related to child protection, making recommendations to relevant authorities on matters relating to child welfare, and liaising with other national and international bodies for the protection of children. Established in Kuala Lumpur in 1994, PPKM now has members representing 8 out of 13 states of Malaysia who are pediatricians, lawyers, child developmentalists, psychologists, psychiatrists, educators, and NGO workers. Over the past few years, main focuses of PPKM's projects and workshops have included the prevention of sexual abuse among preschool children, the identification at the community level of child abuse and neglect cases, the CRC and child friendly cities.

NIGERIA

African Network for the Prevention and Protection Against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) Nigeria
ANPPCAN National Secretariat
43 Lumumba Street, New Haven, Enugu, Nigeria.
Contact - Peter O. Ebigbo, President
Tel - 234 42 257923, 450112        Fax - 234 42 450112, 557566
Email - pebigbo@infoweb.abs.net
www.anppcan.org

The African Network for the Prevention and Protection Against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN Nigeria Chapter) was founded in 1986 and registered under the Nigerian Land Perpetual Succession Act, Cap. 98, on October 16, 1991. The goals of the organization include 'to reduce child abuse and neglect drastically in the African Continent and Nigeria in particular, and thus pave way for the economic and political emancipation of Africa; to raise awareness and change attitudes of policy makers and the public on child welfare issues; to eradicate and prevent child abuse and neglect in Nigeria; and to protect and promote the rights of the child." In achieving the above goals, the organization organizes conferences, training and other enlightenment programs such as the Biennial Conference held since 1986, the training programs on Child Trafficking held in 2001 and many others. The Council is the highest policy making body of ANPPCAN Nigeria, comprising of state representatives in the 36 states of the federation, the National Executive Committee, while the General Assembly meets, comprising of all members meet every two years. The same structure is carried down to the states. The National Executive Council is renewable at biennial conferences by the General Assembly. ANPPCAN has published several CAN training materials such as "The Nigerian Child Rights Monitor". It's officers made up of CAN Prevention professionals have several articles of Child Abuse and Neglect.

NORDIC REGION

Nordic Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NASPCAN)
Socialforvaltningen
Box 104
SE 291 22 Kristianstad
Sweden
Tel - 46 44 13 57 99      Fax - 46 44 21 22 99
Email - Cecilia.kjellgren@krisitanstad.se
Contact - Cecilia Kjellgren

The Nordic Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NASPCAN) is a Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention organization that was established at a Nordic Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1998.It is registered as a non-profit organization in Sweden. (Registration Certificate attached to the application). Its membership is made up of CAN professionals from several Nordic countries such as Denmark, Greenland, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The membership of the group is made up of professionals such as social workers, medical doctors, teachers, police officers, prosecutors, lawyers, therapists, and researchers working on children issues. The membership of the organization is open to all professionals committed to preventing child abuse and neglect and the UN Declaration on the rights of the child. The goal of the Nordic Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NASPCAN) is to afford members the opportunity to share experiences, update knowledge as well as stimulate the exchange of knowledge. The group organizes International Congress, National and other local training events that attract participants from the Nordic countries earlier mentioned. NASPCAN also publishes a newsletter - 2 to 3 times a year and will soon be opening its web page. The group's programs is supported European Union. Some of the activities embarked upon by the Nordic Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NASPCAN) include the May 2002 congress held in Oslo, Norway, the congress held in Linkoping, Sweden in 2000, the three seminars organized in Oslo, Copenhagen and Stockholm in September 2000, and many others. The NASPCAN Board is made up of eleven ordinary members and eleven deputy members - 22 members with each country represented by two representatives. The board members are elected for a term of four years.

ROMANIA

SN-CAN (National Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect)
Ana Muntean, Chair, cepcopil@rdslink.ro
Str. Milcov nr. 4, bl 10, ap 6
Timisoara , 300553
Romania
Telephone: 56.293176

The National Society for Child Abuse and Neglect (NS-CAN) of Romania became a registered organization in June 2000 by its Romanian founding members and professionals. NS-CAN is a multidisciplinary society whose mission is to develop Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention in Romania. SN-CAN’s mission is to support the development of services for CAN, develop training for CAN professionals, work as a link between different disciplines involved in CAN and partner with other national and international organizations working in child protection.

SINGAPORE

Singapore Children’s Society
Ms. Sue Lee, Senior Councilor, info@childrensociety.org.sg
Research and Outreach Department, Blk 107 Yishun Ring Road #01-233
Singapore 760107
Tel: 6.853.7382, Fax: 6.853.7381
Website: www.childrensociety.org.sg

Founded in 1952, the Singapore Children’s Society has been actively working to promote the welfare of children and to foster the principles of a happy family life. The mission of the Singapore Children’s Society is to bring relief and happiness to children in need.Programs include: Training for teachers and care-givers on the detection of Child abuse, regular public education programs and conferences, as well as research monographs and longitudinal studies conducted and published in collaboration with the National University of Singapore. Several preventative and community service programs are also provided at their eight service centers around Singapore.

SOUTH AFRICA

SASPCAN (South African Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) South Africa
Carol Bower, National Chairperson, carolb1@iafrica.com
Postnet Suite 141   Private Bag X7
Parkview   Gauteng 2122
SOUTH AFRICA
Phone: 033 34248971   Fax: 033.3942080 www.saspcan.org.za

Founded in 1984, SASPCAN works towards its mission "to promote an awareness of child abuse and child protection issues within the country and where appropriate to facilitate access to treatment and/or training in order to help create a safer society for our children." To this end, they coordinate and distribute information, in part gathered from their Regional Branches, on CAN issues to raise awareness among the general public. SASPCAN acts as an advisory body, formulates and promotes legislative measures, and works in cooperation with government authorities and other national/international organizations on all matters relating to child abuse and neglect. The Society and its Branches hold regular conferences, seminars and training courses focusing on issues such as parent and teacher training, court preparation and child abuse case management, and accreditation of child protection workers. SASPCAN was instrumental in beginning the development of child protection protocols in all the various provinces of South Africa. ISPCAN commends SASPCAN for the dedication and hard work of the volunteer Local Organizing Committee of the 13th International Congress.

TURKEY

TSPCAN (Turkish Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) Turkey
Dr. Figen Sahin, Chair, fsahin@gazi.edu.tr
Oyak sitesi 7. blok No. 7
Cankaya, Ankara 6610
Turkey
Tel: 90.312.4398947
Facsimil: 90.312.4413352 www.tspcan.org

TSPCAN, the Turkish Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, was founded in Ankara in June 1988 as a voluntary, independent, multidisciplinary, non-governmental organization. With over 200 members, TPSCAN is committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect of human and child abuse and neglect within the framework of human and child rights law and practice. It has a very dynamic and multidisciplinary membership profile consisting of dedicated professionals such as academicians, psychologist, psychiatrists, pediatricians, lawyers, social workers, as well as from various national and international organizations, working for the prevention and protection of all forms of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation. TSPCAN’s mission is to raise public awareness and to build capacities of professionals and concerned volunteers working in relevant sectors and/or organizations for the prevention and protection of child abuse and neglect. To achieve this mission, TSPCAN aims to raise awareness about the importance of respecting, protection and fulfilling the rights of children in order to help children and families for their full participation in the development of their communities and to help prevent physical, emotional, sexual abuse, neglect, child fatalities, child prostitution, child labor and all forms of violence against children.

UGANDA

African Network for Prevention and Protection Against Child Abuse and Neglect  
(ANPPCAN-Uganda Chapter)
PO BOX 24640
Kampala, Uganda
East Africa
Contact Name: Agatha Kafuko
Tel. 011+25641254550    Fax 011+25641344648
E-mail: anppcan@infocom.co.ug
www.anppcan.org

The African Network for the Prevention and Protection Against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN), Uganda Chapter is a national Non Governmental Organization (NGO)whose membership is open to individuals from diverse disciplines. The organization is committed to the prevention of and protection of children against various forms of abuse and neglect through research, advocacy, service delivery, and networking with other CAN organizations. Some of the goals of ANPPCAN Ugandan Chapter include "To serve as a national center for the prevention  and protection  of child abuse and neglect; To provide a forum for the exchange of research information on the problems affecting children in Uganda; To generate funds and other resources for research and action in the field of CAN; and many others. ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter is registered under the Non-Governmental Organizations Registrations Statute, 1989 of the Republic of Uganda. The organization was registered on July 13, 1995. The governing structure is made up of a General Meeting is made up of the entire membership and it is the supreme policy making organ of the organization. The second leadership organ is the Executive Board which executes the decisions reached by the former. Some of the activities embarked upon by the organization include awareness campaigns for example seminar on Children in situations of armed conflict held between June 12-16, 2000, and other programs.  The organization also publishes training materials on CAN. The organization networks with other CAN organizations.

UNITED KINGDOM

BASPCAN (British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) U.K.
Jonathan Picken (Chair) Judy Sanderson (National Office Manger), baspcan@baspcan.org.uk
10 Priory Street
York YO1 6EZ
ENGLAND
Phone: 0904 6 21133/ 613605   Fax: 0904 6 42239

The British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect works to protect children from suffering, harm and ill-treatment and promotes methods and services to safeguard their welfare. Their goals further include educating the public at large and professionals working in any field relevant to child abuse and neglect. BASPCAN has approximately 2000 members who come from all aspects of child protection work including police, law, nursing, paediatrics, psychology, psychiatry, probation, education and academic fields. The Association's publications include Child Abuse Review professional journal and BASPCAN News. Hosting national congresses in child protection every three years, BASPCAN's 2000 event followed the theme "Meeting Children's Needs: The Opportunity for Change in Child Protection." BASPCAN will hold study days during 2001 covering the following topics: Subdural Bleeds in Infants, Neglect, Thresholds, and Violence in Families.

BASPCAN will also co-organize and co-host ISPCAN’s XVIth International Congress, “Children in a Changing World: Getting it Right,” 3-6 September 2006, in York, United Kingdom. For more information on the Congress, please visit www.ispcan.org/congress2006.

USA

APSAC (American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children) USA
Daphne Wright, MNM, Operations Mgr apsac@comcast.net
Tony Mannarino, President
P.O. Box 20669
Charleston, SC 29417
Phone 843-764-2905 Fax 803-753-9823
www.apsac.org

APSAC is an interdisciplinary professional organization incorporated in 1987. APSAC draws professionals from the fields of child protective services, education, law, medicine, nursing, mental health, social work and others in an effort to ensure that everyone affected by child maltreatment receives the best possible professional response. APSAC accomplishes this mission by providing professional education, promoting research and practice guidelines, educating the public and ensuring that American public policy concerning child maltreatment is well informed and constructive. To its members APSAC provides a quarterly newsletter, a quarterly peer-reviewed journal, a network of state chapters and professional education events. In June 2006, APSAC will hold its 14th Annual Colloquium combining intensive hands-on training seminars with field-generated research presentations.

To apply for ISPCAN National Partner Status, please complete the National Partner Application & Agreement and submit to ISPCAN, 245 W. Roosevelt Road, Building 6, Suite 39, West Chicago, IL 60185, USA.