Conferences

Upcoming Conferences

March 30- April 4, 2009 – Atlanta, GA
Focusing on the Future: Strengthening Families and Communities
17th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
Marriott Atlanta Marquis

The 17th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect invites participants to choose from a broad mix of interactive educational sessions. Various disciplines and perspectives come together to discuss policy, research, program, and practice issues concerning the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse and neglect. The conference program emphasizes the importance of evidence-based and evidence-informed practice combined with practical experience and real world solutions. During the more than 150 plenary, workshop, and related sessions, the presenters will share their experience and insights with registered participants. For more information, go to the conference website.

Past Conferences

March 12-14, 2008 – San Francisco, CA
Connections between Parents and Children affected by Substance Abuse, HIV and Incarceration

Winter 2007
Putting the Pieces Together for Children and Families: The National Conference on Substance Abuse, Child Welfare and the Courts and pre-conference symposium, Behavior and the Brain: Prevention and Early Intervention for Infants and Young Children. Conference presentations

May 8-9, 2006 - Arlington, VA
Methamphetamine: The Child Welfare Impact and Response

July 14-15, 2004 - Washington, DC
Putting the Pieces Together: 1st National Conference on Substance Abuse, Child Welfare, and the Dependency Court

December 10-11, 2003, Washington, DC
Researchers Forum: Developing Knowledge to Improve Outcomes for Families with Substance Use Disorders in the Child Welfare or Family Court Systems