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16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
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16th National Conference Information Conference Program - See abstracts of presentations, list of speakers, and other conference details. Also available in a printable version PDF - (3896 KB).
ACYF Commissioner's Award Book - See this year's honorees from various States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Also available in a printable version PDF - (950 KB). |

The 16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect was held April 16 to 21, 2007, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The conference theme, "Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families, and Preserving Communities," reflects the desire to ensure that every child enjoys a healthy family life in a nurturing community. It emphasizes the need to create safe havens for children, enabling them to thrive at home and in their neighborhood. Further, the theme promotes the idea of communities joining to establish collaborative relationships and strategies to prevent child maltreatment and provide responsive services and treatment.