Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
January 12, 2012/ Clackamas, OR

Child care and education providers are among those persons who are mandatory reporters of suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect in the state of Oregon. Participants will learn the process for reporting incidents of child abuse or neglect for which they have reasonable cause to believe have occurred.

More Information:
13455 SE 97th Ave
Clackamas, OR
Tel: 503 675 4100
Website: http://oregonchildcaretraining.org/calendar/event/4755/?page=4

The 26th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment
January 23 - 26, 2012/ San Diego, CA

The San Diego Conference focuses on multi-disciplinary best-practice efforts to prevent, if possible, or otherwise to investigate, treat, and prosecute child and family maltreatment.

The objective of the San Diego Conference is to develop and enhance professional skills and knowledge in the prevention, recognition, assessment and treatment of all forms of maltreatment including those related to family violence as well as to enhance investigative and legal skills. Issues concerning support for families, prevention, leadership, policy making and translating the latest research into action are also addressed.


More Information:
Angela Green
Chadwick Center for Children and Families
3020 Children's Way, MC 5016
San Diego, CA 92123
Tel: 858 966 4972
Email: agreen@rchsd.org
Website: http://www.sandiegoconference.org/

9th Annual Facing Family Violence Conference
January 26 - 27, 2012 / Plano, TX

The Collin County Council on Family Violence strives to eliminate and respond to family violence by a coordinated, comprehensive, effective effort, which includes education, prevention, intervention and seamless 24-hour assistance.

This two-day conference is aimed for a cross-discipline professional audience of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Professional Counseling, Education, and Healthcare. Hear speakers on the latest research and issues in family violence. Meet professionals across disciplines and earn continuing education credits in your field. $150 fee includes continental breakfast and lunch.

Topics include:

• Bullying, Dating Abuse, Personal Safety
• Primary Prevention of Domestic Violence
• Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
• Societal Aspects of Abuse
• Victimization in Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Cases
• Domestic Violence Investigation and Intervention Training
• Investigation of Strangulation Cases
• Understanding Dynamics of Victim, Batterer and Children
• technology and Stalking

More Information:
Collin College Spring Creek Campus
SCC Legends Conference Center
2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, Texas 75074
Email: conference@ccc-fv.org
Website: http://cccfv.com/calendar-of-events/2012-conference-on-family-violence/