Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:00 AM - Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:00 PM
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Registration Options/Housing
Pre-registration ends June 5 at 5 p.m. and online registration will no longer be available. After June 5, please register on-site in Atlanta.
1. Recommended! Select this link for convenient online registration. Please be sure to read and follow instructions. Members should be sure to have their username and password. Have your seminar selections (titles and numbers) handy. You will need to choose them on the registration form by number.
2. Select Download Conference Brochure (PDF format) for conference details and a printable form you can fax or mail.
3. Select this link (PDF format) for a Volunteer Registration Form...DO NOT register online. See General Information for volunteer details.
4. Select this link (PDF format) for a Presenter Registration Form...DO NOT register online.
5. Select this link for details on exhibiting and to access the exhibitor registration form.
6. Group Registration Discount: APSAC is pleased to offer a discount for groups of five or more at a savings of 10% off of the regular registration rate for each attendee in the group. Group registrations must be mailed or faxed together (online option not available) - no exceptions.
7. See below for details on the Omni. Select APSAC reservation page to access online reservations for the APSAC conference.
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Pre-Conference Advance Training Institutes Pre-Conference Cultural Institute
17th Annual Colloquium Continuing Education Credits General Information
Exhibitors and Sponsors Download Conference Brochure (PDF)
About the Colloquium
Welcome! The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children is proud to bring you the 17th Annual APSAC Colloquium.
This year we offer 97 institutes and workshops which address all aspects of child maltreatment 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.
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.
The educational goal of APSAC’s Colloquium is to foster professional excellence in the field of child maltreatment by providing interdisciplinary professional education.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Apply state of the art treatment methods when working with abused and neglected children.
- Identify the most up-to-date information concerning working with abused and neglected children
- Prepare and report quality testimony in court cases, both as experts and as witnesses.
- Identify physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect in children.
- Apply model examination and treatment techniques for abused/neglected children.
We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta!
Colloquium Location/Lodging
The elegant, four-diamond Omni Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta in the CNN Center Complex. This luxury hotel treats you to views of the spectacular downtown skyline or picturesque Centennial Olympic Park. The Omni Hotel boasts an eclectic and international flavor both inside and out. Here, you can relax in the quiet warmth of your guest room in a sophisticated hotel that is equipped with the most modern amenities.
Due to its central location, the Omni Hotel at CNN Center is surrounded by fabulous dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The Omni Hotel puts you close to many Atlanta tourist attractions including the Georgia Dome, the Georgia World Congress Center, Philips Center, the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, and the new World of Coca Cola Museum.
For convenient arrivals or departures, Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport (ATL) is a mere 15-minute commute (12 miles).
The discounted rate for conference attendees is $159 per night. These rates are available until May 27, 2009, or until the block is exhausted, whichever is first. Reservations can be made by calling Omni reservations at 1-888-444-OMNI (6664). Please be sure to ask for the APSAC special rate. Or, make your reservations online via the APSAC reservation page. We urge you to make your hotel reservations early.
Colloquium Events
Advanced Training Institutes
This year APSAC will be offering day long advanced training Institutes as part of the Pre-Conference offerings.(Additional fee required, see appropriate box on registration form)
Cultural Institute
This is APSAC’s 10th institute on cultural issues in child maltreatment. Seminars offered at the institute are designed to help professionals acquire the skills needed to work with diverse populations and to understand the impact of culture on experiences of child maltreatment. (Additional fee required, see appropriate box on registration form)
Cultural Diversity Networking Session (No additional fee, no pre-registration is required)
Welcome Reception and Poster Presentations
Poster presentations of research, practice, and program innovations will give you the opportunity to examine your colleagues’ recent work. (No additional fee, pre-registration is required – see appropriate box on registration form)
William Friedrich Memorial Lecture, Membership Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
The William Friedrich Memorial Lecture was created by APSAC to honor the many contributions and memory of William Friedrich, researcher, teacher, clinician, and friend to professionals working in child abuse & neglect. (No additional fee, pre-registration is required – see appropriate box on registration form)
NEW!! FOR CPS TRAINERS and TRAINING MANAGERS:One-day pre-conference workshop (Wednesday, June 17). Overview of a two-day evidence-informed standardized Core-level training module on conducting CPS INVESTIGATIONS. Demonstration of an experiential, skills practice “learning lab”, and consideration of how to incorporate this training in your course offerings. Pre-course reading assignments. No registration fee. Limited to the first 25 registrants. Presented by the Institute for Human Services. For more information and to register, e-mail Susan Samuel at susans223@aol.com.
Colloquium Collaborations
Presentations by National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) members will offer opportunities to share the activities and accomplishments of the network with a multidisciplinary audience of professionals serving traumatized children.
The International Society on the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) will be co-sponsoring workshops during the cultural institute.
Finally, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and Fox Valley Technical College are providing several workshops throughout the Colloquium focusing on law enforcement and child maltreatment issues.
These collaborations will open up the opportunity for more networking for professionals interested in the area of child maltreatment. Each sponsored workshop is indicated throughout the agenda by asterisks.
Program Categories/Skills Level
The Colloquium is divided into tracks that focus on specific topics. The following is a list of the different categories offered over the course of the training:
ADMIN = Administration
CD = Cultural Diversity
CP = Child Protection
INTD = Interdisciplinary
INTV = Interviewing
LAW = Law
MH = Mental Health
M&N = Medicine and Nursing
PREV = Prevention
RES = Research
Presentation Skills Level: (Beginning/Intermediate/Advance)
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