APSAC Colloquium & preconf inst on African Americans and child maltreatment

[Lisa Fontes <lfontes@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Colleagues--
On July 8, for the first day of the APSAC Colloquium, there will be a
preconference institute on African Americans and Child Maltreatment.
Through this institute we hope to begin to transform the field of child
maltreatment research and intervention so it will support African
American children and families, rather than reinforce stereotypes and
cause damage to fragile families. Last year's preconf institute on
Latinos and child maltreatment was a great success, and we expect this
year's institute to be even better.

We (the diversity committee of APSAC) are still soliciting
abstracts--the extended deadline is January 5. Please contact APSAC for
an abstract form. Feel free to contact me for more info on the preconf.
institute.

Of special interest to members of this list are the research forums,
where the very latest research on cutting edge topics are presented.

The APSAC colloquium offers a great opportunity to meet with other
researchers and professionals in the field of child maltreatment. Most
of the "big names" are there every year, and mingle freely with up-and-
-coming researchers and professionals.  Hope to see you there!

Lisa Fontes, Ph.D.




 AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY ON THE ABUSE OF CHILDREN (APSAC)
 
 SIXTH NATIONAL COLLOQUIUM
 JULY 8-12, 1998
 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, Hyatt Regency, on the River downtown
 
 Join your colleagues in Chicago for the most stimulating training of 
your career!
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 NETWORK...
 APSAC's National Colloquium is a major source of information and
research critical to interdisciplinary professionals in the field of
child abuse and neglect. Designed specifically for professionals in
mental health, medicine, education, law, law enforcement, research and
child protective services.
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Seminars are taught by leading experts in their field some of whom have
 included:
 Veronica Abney, MSW; Lucy Berliner, MSW; John Briere, PhD; Jon Conte,
Ph.D.  Kathleen Coulborn Faller, ACSW, PhD; Howard Dubowitz, MD;  Mark
Everson, PhD; Eliana Gil, Ph.D. Kenneth Lanning, MS; John E.B. Myers,
JD; Ben Saunders, PhD; and Linda Williams, PhD

 LEARN...
 APSAC's National Colloquium is more than an excellent source of
advanced professional education: It is where APSAC's interdisciplinary
members and other leaders in the field of child maltreatment join forces
to advance best practice and promote cultural diversity.

 Leaders of national committees, task forces, and state chapters meet to
plan publications, formulate practice guidelines, and develop strategies
for addressing public policy and legislative issues.

 TEACH...
 In paper presentations, poster sessions, research breakfasts, the
Research Symposium, and Open Forums, members and colleagues meet
formally and informally to discuss areas of vital interest. Hundreds of
professionals report the latest research and practice through poster and
paper presentations in a rich mix of stimulating formats.

 EMPOWER YOURSELF...
 Share successes, challenges, and ideas.  Lend your energy to the
dynamic process of ensuring that everyone affected by child abuse and
neglect receives the best possible professional response!

 For information on APSAC's Sixth National Colloquium,
 Membership or other training programs, write or call APSAC at:
 407 South Dearborn, Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60605
 Phone: 312-554-0166   Fax: 312-554-0919   E-mail: APSACEduc@aol.com
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