Below you will find direct access to all files in the ISPCAN e-Library. Please note that external resources on a variety of child maltreatment topics can also be found on our individual Working Group pages.
Please check back often as we are continuously updating our catalog.
Child Rights
Convention on the Rights of the Child
Convention on the Rights of the Child Distr.: General 6 December 2016 Original: English Committee on the Rights of the Child General comment No. 20 (2016) on the implementation of the rights of the child during adolescence
Child Sexual Abuse
Thinking Space 2011: Child Sexual Abuse
The International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN), with the generous support of the Oak Foundation, hosted the inaugural ISPCAN ‘Denver Thinking Space’ 2011: Child Sexual Abuse in Denver (USA) on 5-7 May 2011. The aim of the ‘Denver Thinking Space’ is to provide the international community with a snapshot of […]
Child Trafficking and Exploitation
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The Toolkit: Improving Healthcare Services for Trafficked Persons (Spanish)
From the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, this toolkit is designed to assist medical and mental health professionals, health administrators, government officials, shelter staff, and other care providers in assessing and improving health care services available to trafficked children and adults.
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The Toolkit: Improving Healthcare Services for Trafficked Persons (English)
From the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, this toolkit is designed to assist medical and mental health professionals, health administrators, government officials, shelter staff, and other care providers in assessing and improving health care services available to trafficked children and adults.
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U.S. State Department 2019 Trafficking in Persons report
Corporal Punishment & Positive Parenting
The Global Alliance to End All Corporal Punishment of Children: FAQ booklets (in multiple languages)
The Global Initiative to End All Corporal Punishment of Children and Save the Children Sweden present a series of three booklets which provide answers to the questions that arise when we think about prohibiting all corporal punishment of children. The booklets are available in 11 languages include a general-audience version, a child-friendly version, and a […]
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Thinking Space 2015-2016: Positive Parenting: Preventing Violence Against Children
ISPCAN’s 3rd Denver Thinking Space was held virtually and was free and open to the public. The theme was “Positive Parenting: Preventing Violence Against Children.” The World Report on Violence Against Children notes that “documentation of the magnitude of violence against children shows clearly that this is a very substantial and serious global problem” (Pinheiro, […]
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Parenting: A Glimpse into The ISPCAN Thinking Space Report on Positive Parenting
Presented by Joan van Niekerk
Cyber Safety
WePROTECT Global Alliance: Global Threat Assessment 2019: Working Together to End Sexual Exploitation of Children Online
This 2019 report by the WePROTECT Global Alliance offers an analysis of the scale and nature of the threat facing children online, with the aim of strengthening the international response.
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Europol Report: Online Sexual Coercion and Extortion as a Form of Crime Affecting Children: Law Enforcement Perspective
This 2017 report from Europol addresses online sexual coercion and extortion as a form of crime affecting children. The report provides a law enforcement perspective of this online threat and recommends actions as a part of Europol’s preventive campaign on this topic.
Data Collection
ISPCAN Resource Guide on Child Maltreatment Data Collection
Ethical Considerations for Data Collection (download resource guide) The comprehensive resource guide set developed in 2013 includes: Part I: Data Collection and Monitoring Systems Part II: Building and Improving Child Protection Systems Presentation slides on data collection resource guide
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UNICEF Data for Children: Strategic Framework
The framework highlights the need to invest in the demand, supply, and use of data; whether we’re responding to a refugee crisis in the Middle East, or millions of out-of-school children in Central Africa, we’re committed to striking the right balance between these elements. This is part of a broader scope of work that is […]
ISPCAN Report: Ethical Considerations for the Collection, Analysis & Publication of Child Maltreatment Data
Ethical Considerations for the Collection, Analysis & Publication of Child Maltreatment Data Resource Guide: Download the report Provides practical suggestions to researchers who are conducting studies on child maltreatment, using internationally agreed upon ethical guidelines for collecting, analyzing and publishing child protection data.
Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence
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VEGA Family Violence Project
The VEGA (Violence, Evidence, Guidance, and Action) Project has created FREE online education resources to assist healthcare and social service providers in recognizing and responding safely to family violence. Developed in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada and 22 national organizations, VEGA focuses on child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, and children’s exposure to intimate partner violence. […]
ISPCAN Books of Abstracts
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10th ISPCAN Asia Pacific Regional Conference: Book of Abstracts
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International Conference on the Impact of Armed Conflict and Terrorism on Children and Youth: Book of Abstracts
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XXI ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect: Book of Abstracts
Presentations (ISPCAN Events)
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REPORT: International Conference on the Impact of Armed Conflict and Terrorism on Children and Youth 2016
International Conference on the Impact of Armed Conflict and Terrorism on Children and Youth 7-10 February 2016, Nairobi, Kenya
Prevention
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Introduction to Child Maltreatment and Safeguarding (course)
My Body is My Body is a free, animated musical program designed for school staff and other child protection practitioners to teach young children about preventing all forms of child maltreatment. The videos and materials are offered in many languages and have been used worldwide (click here for the new version in Portuguese). Also new […]
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Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: 2013 ISPCAN Denver Thinking Space
Our 2nd Denver Thinking Space was held at our headquarters in Denver, Colorado. The event, ISPCAN Denver Thinking Space 2013: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse – Working with Boys and Men, took place March 13-14, 2013. Child sexual abuse is a major worldwide public health issue with significant but preventable adverse effects on the child’s physical […]
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Positive Parenting: Parents as a Preventive Strategy
Presented by Rajeev Seth, MD, FIAP, FAAP
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Child Sexual Abuse Prevention & Education: Best Practices, Children’s Voices, and Future Directions
Presented by Leslie M. Tutty, Ph.D.
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Communities and Prevention of Abusive Head Trauma Presented by Desmond K. Runyan, M.D., DrPH
Presented by Desmond K. Runyan, M.D., DrPH
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Prevention of Interpersonal and Gender-based Violence in Adolescent Relationships
Presented by Christine Wekerle, Ph.D.
Refugee & Migrant Children
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UNICEF: A Child is a Child Report on Protecting children on the move from violence, abuse and exploitation
Millions of refugee children are on the move across international borders – fleeing violence and conflict, disaster or poverty, in pursuit of a better life.
Resource Guides
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Violence Policy Toolkit
This toolkit from the Commonwealth and Public Health Wales brings together evidence on the prevention of all types of violence including interpersonal violence, collective violence and violent extremism. It describes the extent of the problem, its impact, risk factors on what works to prevent violence, and makes 12 key recommendations on how to prevent individuals […]
ISPCAN Resource Guide on Child Maltreatment Data Collection
Ethical Considerations for Data Collection (download resource guide) The comprehensive resource guide set developed in 2013 includes: Part I: Data Collection and Monitoring Systems Part II: Building and Improving Child Protection Systems Presentation slides on data collection resource guide
You Respond Guide to Promoting Effective Project Participation by Young People Who Have Experienced Violence
The You Respond Guide to Promoting Effective Project Participation by Young People Who Have Experienced Violence is the result of a two-year project funded by the European Union Commission under the Daphne III Programme (2007-2013). The Guide is designed to develop the knowledge and skills of practitioners, managers and policy-makers keen to promote participation amongst […]
WHO and ISPCAN Preventing Child Maltreatment Guide
This guide aims to help professionals set up evidence-based policies and programs to prevent child maltreatment. The World Health Organization has consistently called the attention of the world to the crucial importance of preventive policies, involving the public health sector, and the urgent need to improve data collection. The International Society for Prevention of Child […]
ISPCAN Report: Ethical Considerations for the Collection, Analysis & Publication of Child Maltreatment Data
Ethical Considerations for the Collection, Analysis & Publication of Child Maltreatment Data Resource Guide: Download the report Provides practical suggestions to researchers who are conducting studies on child maltreatment, using internationally agreed upon ethical guidelines for collecting, analyzing and publishing child protection data.
Resources for Children and Parents
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9 Tips for Parents: Raising Sons to Embrace Healthy, Positive Masculinity
Produced in partnership with Plan International USA (Plan), this parental how-to guide on raising boys to embrace healthy masculinity draws from Plan and Promundo’s decades of US and global research and experience to provide nine concrete tips to help parents navigate talking to their sons about healthy masculinity, self-expression, and becoming the best men they can be. The tips include […]
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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (in child-friendly language)
This poster created by UNICEF summarizes the articles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in language that children can understand.
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Understanding the Experiences of Young People Forced to Move across Borders (Workbook)
This workbook from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in the UK is designed for young people and practitioners working with young people, for example, social workers and support workers. Young people who are forced to move across borders are at high risk of abuse and trafficking. The questions in this […]
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My Body Is My Body Children’s Workbook
My Body Is My Body is a free child abuse prevention program available in many languages which gives a step-by-step approach to teaching children about abuse using fun animated songs. This workbook is a companion book for children themselves to use.
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My Body is My Body Child Abuse Prevention Programme
Keeping children safe – Musical Child Abuse Prevention Program Welcome to the My Body Is My Body Musical Child Abuse Prevention Programme. It is one of the most successful, positive and fun filled musical child abuse prevention programs around, and has now been animated so that it can be shared with children in schools, nursery schools and homes […]
- Child Rights
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Child Trafficking and Exploitation
- Corporal Punishment & Positive Parenting
- Cyber Safety
- Data Collection
- Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence
- ISPCAN Books of Abstracts
- Presentations (ISPCAN Events)
- Prevention
- Refugee & Migrant Children
- Resource Guides
- Resources for Children and Parents