Event Description
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) in partnership with the Chadwick Center for Children and Families, is offering a new track at the conference entirely focused on child traumatic stress. The track will highlight successes in the NCTSN through 14 workshops and a free preconference. All speakers are affiliated with NCTSN centers and were selected through a competitive process.

In addition to formal workshops, the National Center will coordinate "off hour" (during breakfast, lunch, and early evening) events for NCTSN attendees and others. These events will include face-to-face collaborative group meetings, topical discussions on current issues, and social gatherings.

NCTSN Child Traumatic Stress Track information and preregistration:
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NCTSN Event Contact
Nick Tise, Managing Director Training and Implementation Program
Phone: (919) 682-1552 x260

Sponsoring Agency
The Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute

Event Description
In this workshop, we will address the impact of trauma on attachment behavior, explore the effects of sub-optimal attachment experiences on mind and body, consider the effects of traumatic attachment on the therapeutic relationship, and delve into interventions for both the somatic and relational legacies of trauma.

Sponsoring Agency
The Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Event Description
The Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego present the 23rd Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment. The conference is directed to a multidisciplinary audience from the fields of medicine, mental health, interviewing, child welfare, advocacy, law, investigations, education, family support, administration, public policy and research. It features over 200 experts from around the globe providing the latest research, practical experience, and skill building workshops on evidence-based practices. Workshop programs focus on research and evidence-based practice, ensuring quality practice and programs.

For more information and registration:
(858) 966-4972

Sponsoring Agency
Child Welfare League of America

Event Description
CWLA is heading in exciting new directions that will improve children's lives. Our national conference, Children Today... America's Future! will set the stage for the important work to be done in 2009 to make the well-being of our children a top priority ?among both policy makers, and the general public.

Since 1920 CWLA has lead the child welfare field in practice excellence, advocacy, research, and program development, as well as providing award-winning professional publications. At this critical juncture, we have decided to expand the focus of this conference to include advancing our priorities within the context of a new economic environment---to lead change through public-private collaboration, data-driven decision-making, evidence-based practice, expanded use of technology, and a broad-based approach to advocacy and building public will.

Event Description
Expand your knowledge, improve your skills, and connect with colleagues in educational and social settings. Join NASP in Boston for the 2009 convention and develop knowledge and skills from renowned experts on important topics such as school mental health and linguistically and culturally responsive practice.

Sponsoring Agency
Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health

Event Description
Times of change bring both challenge and opportunity. With a change in administration at the federal level, and the severe economic crisis, the challenge is for the children's mental health field to demonstrate the economy and effectiveness of systems-wide and community-wide approaches to serving children and youth with mental health challenges and their families. The 22nd Annual Research Conference offers the opportunity to share findings, suggest solutions, and identify strategies for promoting positive child, family, and community outcomes through implementing effective systems of care.

Sponsoring Agency
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children

Additional Information
A week-long Child Forensic Interview Clinic that provides an unparalleled intensive training opportunity for professionals responsible for investigative interviews with children in suspected abuse cases. Appropriate for those just beginning as well as those with some experience. The APSAC Clinics present a balanced review of several prominent interview models and bring some of the most well-known national experts together to teach and facilitate practice interviews which are critiqued and videotaped. The Clinic culminates with a Mock Court experience for attendees.

Participants include: law enforcement investigators, child interviewers, CPS investigators, social workers, and any other professional responsible for investigative interviews with children in suspected child abuse cases

Event Contact
Dee Dee Bandy
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
Phone: (630) 941-1235

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is proud to announce the 7th Annual Eastern Conference on Child Sexual Abuse Treatment. The goal of the conference is to provide a wide range of information on the latest developments and treatment methods and to suggest improved ways of dealing with the day-to-day challenges that occur in working with child sexual abuse. Therapists, child protection workers, attorneys, law enforcement officers, medical professionals, and anyone with a need to know more about child sexual abuse treatment will benefit from the conference.

Event Contact
Jim Campbell
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Phone: (608) 262-2352

Sponsoring Agency
Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma

Event Description
The goals of this conference are to present the latest research, prevention, assessment, and intervention techniques concerning various aspects of child, adolescent and adult trauma and maltreatment and the long-term effects if they go untreated. Plenary and breakout sessions discuss the types of child, adolescent and adult trauma, the dynamics of maltreatment and trauma at home or in the community, and the effects on children, adolescents, and adults psychologically, behaviorally and neurodevelopmentally. Nationally and internationally recognized presenters and local practitioners come together to discuss the latest research, assessment methods, interventions, and prevention strategies for children, adolescents and adults who have been traumatized, abused, and/or victimized. Applying current research information and providing practical techniques are emphasized throughout this conference.

For more information and registration:
(858) 527-1860 x4030

Sponsoring Agency
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children

Additional Information
A week-long Child Forensic Interview Clinic that provides an unparalleled intensive training opportunity for professionals responsible for investigative interviews with children in suspected abuse cases. Appropriate for those just beginning as well as those with some experience. The APSAC Clinics present a balanced review of several prominent interview models and bring some of the most well-known national experts together to teach and facilitate practice interviews which are critiqued and videotaped. The Clinic culminates with a Mock Court experience for attendees.

Participants include: law enforcement investigators, child interviewers, CPS investigators, social workers, and any other professional responsible for investigative interviews with children in suspected child abuse cases

Event Contact
Dee Dee Bandy
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
Phone: (630) 941-1235

Seminars have been designed primarily for professionals in mental health, medicine and nursing, law, law enforcement, education, prevention, research, advocacy, child protection services, and allied fields. All aspects of child maltreatment will be addressed including prevention, assessment, intervention and treatment with victims, perpetrators and families affected by physical, sexual and psychological abuse and neglect. Cultural considerations will also be addressed.

Event Contact
Jim Campbell
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
Phone: (877) 402-7722

Sponsoring Agency
Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma

For more information and registration:
(858) 527-1860 x4030

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is proud to announce the 24th Annual Midwest Conference on Child Sexual Abuse Treatment. The goal of the conference is to provide a wide range of information on the latest developments and treatment methods and to suggest improved ways of dealing with the day-to-day challenges that occur in working with child sexual abuse. Therapists, child protection workers, attorneys, law enforcement officers, medical professionals, and anyone with a need to know more about child sexual abuse treatment will benefit from the conference.

Event Contact
Jim Campbell
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Phone: (608) 262-2352