APSAC's Colloquium, July 12-15, 2000

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American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
8th Annual Colloquium
July 12-15, 2000
Chicago Hilton and Towers, Chicago, Illinois

Colleagues Connecting for Kids to Make a Difference!

PLAN NOW TO ATTEND!

APSAC's Annual Colloquium is a major source of education and research 
necessary for professionals in the field of child maltreatment, including: 
mental health, medicine and nursing, law, law enforcement, education, 
prevention, and child protective services.  Colloquium seminars begin where 
seminars at other conferences end! 

COLLOQUIUM FEATURES:
* Pre-conference Institute on Cultural Considerations in Child Maltreatment
* Intensive, interdisciplinary, skills-based training seminars on all aspects 
of child maltreatment
* Field generated skills-based training, research,  poster presentations, and 
symposia
* Networking opportunities with other professionals and APSAC Members in your 
discipline and state
* Open forums and task force meetings to develop Practice Guidelines 

COLLOQUIUM AT A GLANCE

TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2000
Professional Group Meeting Day
State Chapter Training
Task Force and Committee Meetings
ILPSAC (Illinois Chapter Reception) 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2000
APSAC Cultural Institute
Opening Reception

THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2000
Research Breakfasts
Opening Plenary:  Ronald Johnson
Intensive Training Seminars
Poster Presentations
Silent Auction

FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2000
Research Breakfasts
Mini-Plenaries
Field Generated Skill-Based Training
Research Symposium
Awards Ceremony and Luncheon
Special Event

SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2000 
Research Breakfasts
Intensive Training Seminars
Closing Plenary:  Eric Holder, Deputy Attorney General (invited)

COLLOQUIUM TOPICS INCLUDE:
* Forensic Interviewing
* Medical Evaluation of Child Sexual and Physical Abuse
* Interactive Investigations
* Children and the Internet
* Treating Traumatized Children
* Advocacy, Policy, and Management
* Providing Expert Testimony in Child Abuse Litigation
* Fatal Child Abuse
* Managing the Therapy Relationship with Adult Survivors
* Child Maltreatment and Domestic Violence
* Multidisciplinary Team Training

REGISTRATION:  Registration for APSAC Members before April 1, 2000 is $385.  
After April 1, registration for APSAC Members is $435.  Non-member 
registration fees are $450 before April 1, 2000 and $500 thereafter.  Member 
student registration is $130.  Non-member student rate of $180 includes 
membership in APSAC.  Verification required.  Early registration for the 
Cultural Institute on Wednesday, July 12, 2000, will be $75 for Members and 
$100 for non-members.  Volunteer scholarships and group discounts between 
5%-25% are available.  The Colloquium registration brochure will be available 
mid-February.  

EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS:  If you want to reach experts in the field of child 
maltreatment, join us in Chicago!  The Colloquium offers an unparalleled 
opportunity to reach senior interdisciplinary professionals with 
decision-making authority for resources and equipment. There are sponorship, 
advertising, and exhibit options for all budgets.  Sponsorship opportunities: 
include the Pre-Conference Cultural Instiitute, Opening Reception, Plenary 
Sessions, Research Breakfasts, Training Seminars, Poster Session, Refreshment 
Breaks, Awards Ceremony and Luncheon and Conference Tote Bags.  Phone, Fax or 
e-mail to request a prospectus.   

VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIPS:  APSAC is offering volunteer scholarships on a first 
come-first serve basis with preference being given to students and low income 
professionals in the field of child maltreatment.  Volunteer assistance is 
needed from July 1 through July 15, 2000 in our Chicago Office and on-site at 
the Chicago Hilton and Towers.  Volunteers tasks included, providing clerical 
assistance in our office, staffing the registration booth, monitoring 
sessions and assisting speakers and organizers with many of the details that 
come up on-site.  Call to request a volunteer scholarship application.      

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:  Rooms are available at the Chicago Hilton and Towers, 
located at 720 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago, $129 single/double.  For 
reservations call:  312/922-4400 or 800-HILTONS, and request the Colloquium 
rate.

To receive a registration brochure in the mail, respond to this e-mail with 
your name, address, telephone, fax and e-mail address.     

Please return to APSAC's Education Department
407 South Dearborn Street, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60605
Phone:  312-554-0166     
Fax:  312-554-0919  
E-mail:  APSACEduc@aol.com 
Website: www.apsac.org