[Msw] FW: 24th ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE

Wed Nov 25 10:00:18 CST 2009

24th ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE

                                                      FEBRUARY 22-23,
2010

SHERATON HOTEL 

DALLAS, TEXAS

"Make Prevention Your Priority"

presented by

PREVENT CHILD ABUSE TEXAS 

Register Here Today
<http://www.preventchildabusetexas.org/nextconference.html>  

A statewide Conference designed to offer quality training and
information on topics and model programs of interest to leaders in child
abuse prevention: social workers, counselors, educators, child care and
youth workers, law enforcement personnel, medical & legal professionals,
foster parents, child welfare board volunteers, elected officials, and
other interested child advocates. Participants may attend their choice
of a variety of workshops on child abuse and neglect prevention and
educational programs or may select workshops for specialized training
credits and professional development.

Featured Speakers

Bruce Perry, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Perry is the Senior Fellow of the Child Trauma Academy, a
not-for-profit organization which promotes innovations in service,
research and education in child maltreatment and childhood trauma. Dr.
Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children's
mental health and the neurosciences holding a variety of academic
positions. A focus of his work has been the development of innovative
clinical and systemic programs and practices based upon emerging
concepts regarding child development and neurodevelopment. These
programs are in partnership with multiple sectors of the community and
in context of public-private partnerships which help catalyze systemic
change within the primary institutions that work with high-risk children
such as child protective services, mental health, public education and
juvenile justice.

Angelo Giardino, MD, PhD, MPH

Dr. Giardino is the medical director of Texas Children's Health Plan, a
clinical associate professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of
Medicine, and an attending physician for the Texas Children's Hospital's
forensic pediatrics service at the Children's Assessment Center in
Houston, Texas. He graduated summa cum laude from Temple University and
earned his MD and PhD at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Giardino
completed his residency and fellowship training in pediatrics at the
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Giardino co-authored " Child
Abuse, a Quick Reference for Healthcare, Social Service, and Law
Enforcement Professionals".

Sgt. Bill Davis (Ret.)

Bill Davis is a 36-year veteran of the Beaumont Police Department.
During his tenure he spent twenty years with the Juvenile Division and
the Sex Crimes Unit, specializing in child abuse in child abuse and sex
crimes investigation.  He has investigated over 7000 child abuse and sex
crimes incidents.  As a lecturer he has presented to over 170,000 people
and published in state and national publications. Sgt Davis has been
involved with preventing child abuse and the PCAT Conferences for over
twenty years. He also authored the book " So Innocent yet So Dead".

Conference - At A Glance

MONDAY - FEBRUARY 22

8:00 REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN

9:00 WELCOME - OPENING

Blanca Vela, President, 

Prevent Child Abuse Texas

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Bruce Perry, MD,PhD., "Importance of Brain Development
in the Early Years"

10:15 - BREAK

10:30 - WORKSHOPS - SESSION I

12:00 - LUNCH (ON YOUR OWN)

12:00 - Bruce Perry, PhD. (Special Luncheon, additional cost) 

1:30 - WORKSHOPS - SESSION II

3:00 - BREAK

3:15 - WORKSHOPS - SESSION III

TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 23               

8:00 - GENERAL SESSION  

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Angelo Giardino, MD, PhD, MPH "What Would Child Abuse
and Neglect Prevention Look Like? A Look toward the Future..." 

9:00 - BREAK

9:15 - WORKSHOPS - SESSION IV

10:45 - BREAK

11:00 - WORKSHOPS - SESSION V

12:30 CLOSING LUNCHEON 

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Sgt. Bill Davis "Preventing Child Abuse - Can You Make
A Difference to Just One?"

2:30 CONFERENCE ADJOURNS

*This program has been submitted for CEU/CLE credits from the National
Association of Social Workers and Texas Board of Professional Counselor.

CLICK HERE FOR WORKSHOPS
<http://www.preventchildabusetexas.org/monday_detail.html?id=JXcMCGZw&mv
_pc=3135> 

CONFERENCE SITE / HOTEL REGISTRATION: The Conference will be held at the
Sheraton Dallas Hotel located at 400 North Olive Street, Dallas, TX
75201.  The Sheraton offers accommodations at $85 - single; $140 -
double occupancy rates under a block of rooms reserved for the Prevent
Child Abuse Texas program.  For hotel reservations--call 1-888-627-8191
and identify the Conference for special rates good through January 30,
2010. If you would like to register online, please go to
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0904205109&key=67D85
. HOTEL CHARGES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION.

PARKING:  The Sheraton Dallas Hotel offers various parking options.
Conference attendees will receive a discount of $6.00 for self parking
per day.  All other Valet parking is at standard price.

EXHIBIT INFORMATION: Businesses, organizations, and individuals are
invited to bring products, materials and services to the attention of
those attending the Conference.  As an Exhibitor, your agency/business
can receive a 20% discount on registration fees for up to five
registrants.  For information or to reserve a table, visit our web site
at www.preventchildabusetexas.org
<http://www.preventchildabusetexas.org/> , or call 512-250-8438 x18.

CONFERENCE BOOKSTORE: The Conference Bookstore will be open during
conference hours. There will be a variety of items available for
purchase such as books, pins, wristbands, car magnets and assorted blue
ribbon items. Please take time to visit the bookstore.

REGISTRATION:  Complete the attached registration form and mail or fax
it to Prevent Child Abuse Texas as soon as possible. You may also go to
www.preventchildabusetexas.org <http://www.preventchildabusetexas.org/>
to register online.  Click on the Conference tab at the top and follow
the directions. Workshop selections are based on a first come first
serve basis so register early. Be sure to register by January 30, 2010
to get the Early Bird rate. Cut off for registration is February 17,
2010.  After February 17, 2010 on site registration will be required.

CANCELLATION POLICY:  If you are unable to attend the conference, you
may cancel your registration by submitting your cancellation in writing
(fax, postal mail or email) to PCAT by January 30, 2010. Verbal
cancellations will not be accepted. PCAT is not responsible for
cancellation notices not received. Substitutions for registered
attendees may be made without penalty. All substitutions MUST be made in
writing through the PCAT office.  Refunds will be granted, less a $25
processing fee, if a written notice of cancellation is received by
January 30, 2010. No refunds will be granted after January 30, 2010. 

SPECIAL LUNCH:  There will be a special lunch available for Monday,
February 22, 2010 with Dr. Bruce Perry. This lunch is an additional
cost. To register, please see Registration Form.

ADA STATEMENT: Prevent Child Abuse Texas is committed to equality of
educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants,
students, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
If you require reasonable accommodations for a disability in order to
participate fully in this continuing education activity, please call
512-250-8438 x18 no later than December 31, 2009, so we may make the
necessary arrangements.

WHAT TO WEAR:  Wear layers and/or bring a sweater. The temperature may
fluctuate. To ensure your comfort, please keep this in mind when
dressing. The dress code will be casual business attire.

QUESTIONS:  For more information on the Twenty-Fourth Annual Conference
on the Prevention of Child Abuse , call the PCAT office in Austin ,
Texas : 512-250-8438 x18 or email Rene' Scoggin:
rscoggin at preventchildabusetexas.org ; or visit our web site at
www.PreventChildAbuseTexas.org <http://www.preventchildabusetexas.org/>
. 

NOTE:  PCAT facilitates this annual opportunity to share strengths and
solutions to issues of child abuse through speakers and training
workshops from a variety of professional perspectives. We respect and
value the opinions expressed that may not necessarily reflect the views
of the organization or its members.

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