[swkcommunity] 25th ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE

[Pamela Hammond]

25th ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE

 
FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1, 2011

WESTIN PARK CENTRAL 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


Harvey Karp, M.D. 

Dr. Karp is a nationally renowned pediatrician, child development
specialist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UCLA School of
Medicine. In pediatric practice, for almost 30 years, Dr. Karp has
taught thousands of parents, from working moms to superstars like
Madonna, Michelle Pfeiffer and Pierce Brosnan his secrets for soothing
colic, boosting infant sleep, reducing tantrums, promoting patience and
_making parents and children happy. He is the author of "The Happiest
Baby on the Block". 

George W. Holden, PhD. 

Dr. Holden focuses on understanding the determinants and significance of
the parent-child relationship in development. Much of the work conducted
has addressed the proximate causes of parental behavior with an emphasis
on parental social cognition. He has investigated parental attitudes and
thinking as it relates to parental use of physical punishment. A second
area of research concerns the causes and effects of family violence,
including how intimate partner violence affects parenting and children's
development. He is the author of the book "Parenting: A dynamic
perspective". 

Jenna Quinn 

Jenna is a triumphant survivor of sexual abuse. No, more than mere
survivor, she has become a valiant warrior against sexual abuse of
children and adolescents. A new Texas law bears her name, Jenna_s Law.
Finally telling her secret brought such sweet relief that she has been
on a campaign ever since to spare others her torment. The first step in
that campaign was telling her story, just a few days after her molester
was sentenced to 20 years in prison. "I'm not scared. Don't you be
scared," she told other victims at the time. 

The Amazing Spider-Man 

A special appearance by Spider-Man will highlight the conference.
Spider-Man, a child sexual abuse survivor, will be available throughout
the conference for photos and autographs. 

CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE

MONDAY - FEBRUARY 28 

8:00 REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN 

9:00 WELCOME - OPENING 

Libby Carroll, President, 

Prevent Child Abuse Texas 

Kristy Piazza 

Texas Young Lawyers Association 

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Harvey Karp, M.D., 

"The Happiest Baby on the Block" 

10:15 - BREAK 

10:30 - WORKSHOPS - SESSION I 

12:00 - LUNCH (ON YOUR OWN) 

12:00 - Harvey Karp, M.D. (Special Luncheon, additional cost) 

1:30 - WORKSHOPS - SESSION II 

3:00 - BREAK 

3:15 - WORKSHOPS - SESSION III 

TUESDAY - MARCH 1 

8:00 - GENERAL SESSION 

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - George W. Holden, PhD. "Families, Parenting, and
Discipline: A Dynamic Perspective" 

9:00 - BREAK 

9:15 - WORKSHOPS - SESSION IV 

10:45 - BREAK 

11:00 - WORKSHOPS - SESSION V 

12:30 CLOSING LUNCHEON 

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Jenna Quinn "Songs for Silence" 

DFPS Legislative Update - DFPS Staff (to be determined) 

2:30 CONFERENCE ADJOURNS 

3:00 Dave Pelzer (Special Presentation, additional cost) 

*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> 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

CONFERENCE SITE / HOTEL REGISTRATION: The Conference will be held at the
Westin Park Central Hotel located at 12720 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX 75251.
The Westin Park Central Hotel offers accommodations at $117.00 _ Single
and $147.00 _ double occupancy rates under a block of rooms reserved for
the Prevent Child Abuse Texas program. For hotel reservations _ call
1-888-627-7032 and identify the Conference for special rates good
through February 4, 2011. If you would like to register online, please
go to: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/preventchildabusetexas. 

HOTEL CHARGES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION. 

Parking: The Westin Park Central Hotel offers various parking options.
Conference attendees can park for $10.00 in the covered self parking
garage and complimentary parking at an adjacent uncovered parking lot.
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, or call 512-250-8438 x18. Deadline is
December 31, 2010. Space is limited. 

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, 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 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 February 4, 2011 to get the Early Bird rate. Cut off for
registration is February 23, 2011. After February 23, 2011 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 31, 2011. 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 31, 2011. No refunds will be granted after January 31, 2011. 

SPECIAL LUNCH: There will be a special lunch available for Monday,
February 28, 2011 with Dr. Harvey Karp. This lunch is an additional
cost. To register, please see Registration Form. 

DAVE PELZER: Dave Pelzer has experienced a truly extraordinary life, as
he nearly died several times by the hands of his mentally disturbed
alcoholic mother. Years later it was determined that Dave_s case was one
of the most gruesome and extreme cases of child abuse in California's
then history. Dave is the author of six inspirational books, and his
first book, A Child Called It has been on the New York Times Best
Sellers List for over six years. Conference attendees have a special
opportunity to hear Dave Pelzer. This presentation is an additional
cost. To register, please see Registration Form. For more information
please visit www.gtcp.org/events.asp. 

TEXAS COUNCIL OF CHILD WELFARE BOARDS: Prevent Child Abuse Texas
appreciates the cooperation of the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards
on the 25th Annual Conference on the Prevention of Child Abuse. To learn
more about TCCWB, please go to www.tccwb.org. 

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, 2010, 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-Fifth Annual Conference on
the Prevention of Child Abuse, call the PCAT office in Austin, Texas:
512-250-8438 x18 or email Rene_ Scoggin:
rene at preventchildabusetexas.org; or visit our web site at
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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