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NEWS OF THE ORGANIZATION
Posted 06/30/10
Attendance Soars at 2010 APSAC Colloquium
Attendance at the 18th Annual APSAC Colloquium increased nearly 88%, from just over 400 attendees in 2009 to nearly 750 attendees in 2010. The event was held June 23-26 in New Orleans, Louisiana. APSAC attributes this increase to a strong program combined with location.
Additionally, several special programs were provided that attracted strong attendance from law enforcement personnel, as well as the United States Air Force. A grant was provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to support law enforcement participation.
The 19th APSAC Annual Colloquium will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 13-16, 2011.
Awards Presented at APSAC’s 18th Annual Colloquium
During its Annual Colloquium this past June in New Orleans, Louisiana, the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children recognized outstanding service and commitment within the field. Awards were presented during the Friedrich Memorial Lecture and Awards Ceremony on June 25. Below is a list of awards presented and the recipients.
Outstanding Service (The Award recognizes a member who has made substantial contributions to APSAC through leadership and service to the society.)
Outstanding Professional (The Award recognizes a member who has made outstanding contributions to the field of child maltreatment and the advancement of APSAC’s goals.)
Outstanding Research Career Achievement (The Award recognizes an APSAC member who has made repeated, significant and outstanding contributions to research on child maltreatment over her or his career.)
Outstanding Service in the Advancement of Cultural Competency in Child Maltreatment Prevention and Intervention (The Award recognizes an individual, organization or agency that has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of cultural competency in child maltreatment prevention and intervention.)
- Michael A. de Arellano, PhD
Outstanding Front Line Professional (The Award recognizes a front-line professional (e.g. child protection worker, law enforcement personnel, mental health counselor or medical professional) who demonstrates extraordinary dedication and skill in his or her direct care efforts on behalf of children and families.)
Outstanding Media Coverage (The Award recognizes a reporter or team of reporters in newsprint or broadcast journalism whose coverage of child maltreatment issues shows exceptional knowledge, insight and sensitivity.)
Outstanding Article in the Journal of Child Maltreatment (The Award recognizing the authors of a research article judged to be a significant advancement to the field of child maltreatment.)
- Mark Chaffin, PhD, Linda Anne Valle, PhD, Beverly White Funderburk, PhD, Robin H. Gurwitch, PhD, Jane F. Silovsky, PhD., David Bard, PhD, Carol McCoy, MEd, and Michelle R. Kees, PhD
Ronald C. Laney Distinguished Service Award (The Award is presented on a periodic and exceptional basis by the APSAC Board of Directors to an individual who has exhibited a life time of service to others as exemplified by Ron C. Laney.)
William Friedrich Memorial Award (The Award is presented by the APSAC Board of Directors to an individual who has demonstrated a career that exemplifies the achievements and character of the late William Friedrich.)
APSAC Offers Three Advanced Training Institutes in January
The APSAC Advanced Training Institutes are being held in conjunction with the 25th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment, Jan. 23, 2011. APSAC's Advanced Training Institutes offer in-depth training on selected topics. Taught by nationally recognized leaders in the field of child maltreatment, these seminars offer hands-on, skills-based training grounded in the latest empirical research. Participants are invited to take part by asking questions and providing examples from their own experience. 2011 Institutes include:
APSAC Pre-Conference Institute #1: Teaching Caregivers to Talk With Children About Feelings: Implications for Treating Child Trauma
Sunday, January 23, 2011 8 a.m. – noon, lunch break on your own - continuing 1-4 p.m. (8 hours)
Monica Fitzgerald, Ph.D. and Kimberly Shipman, Ph.D.
APSAC Pre-Conference Institute #2: Advanced Sexual Abuse Evaluation for Medical Providers
Sunday, January 23, 2011 8 a.m. – noon, lunch break on your own - continuing 1-4 p.m. (8 hours)
Dr. Lori Frasier, M.D. and Dr. Suzanne Starling, M.D.
APSAC Pre-Conference Institute #3: Advanced Forensic Interviewing
Sunday, January 23, 2011 8 a.m. – noon, lunch break on your own - continuing 1-4 p.m. (8 hours)
Lynda Davies, BA, Michael Haney, Ph.D., Dr. Tom Lyon, J.D., Ph.D., and Julie Kenniston, LSW
Details and registration are available on the APSAC web site under the Events & Meetings tab, Event List.
Call for Abstracts
APSAC is now accepting abstracts for its 2011 Colloquium, July 13-16, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Details on responding to the Call for Abstracts are available on the association’s web site, www.apsac.org.
APSAC Library
The APSAC Advisor Library, powered by OmniPress, includes content dating back to 1990. This online resource provides members with direct access to the vast amount of knowledge that has been published in the association’s quarterly newsletter, the APSAC Advisor. Articles are provided in Adobe PDF format and are organized by year, issue and title. Full search capability is provided.
The APSAC Advisor Library is exclusively available to APSAC members. Simply login with your username and password and visit the Members Only section for access.
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