Conference Offerings

As always, the Children's Bureau and the National Co-Sponsors of the 16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect strive to feature the best speakers available in the field, both new voices not widely heard as well as those long recognized for their contributions. Our ongoing commitment is to offer sessions throughout the Conference that address current issues and promising practices.

We welcome this opportunity to introduce to participants the Keynote Speakers highlighting the 16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect:

Keynote Speakers

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

William C. Bell, CEO and President, Casey Foundation, Seattle, Washington

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Robert Clyman, MD, Executive Director, Kempe Children's Center, Denver, Colorado

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Juan Williams, Senior Correspondent, National Public Radio, Washington, DC

Commissioner's Award Ceremony

Joan E. Ohl, Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Friday, April 20, 2007

Judge Patricia Walker FitzGerald, Circuit Court Judge, Family Division, Louisville, Kentucky

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Hilary Weaver, MS, DSW, Associate Professor, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York

Interactive Educational Sessions

Once again, the National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect intends to offer excellent opportunities for promoting new working relationships, exchanging cutting-edge information on research, and reviewing practice issues and model programs for the diverse professional and voluntary populations who attend. Conference Offerings invite participants to choose from a broad mix of interactive educational sessions as various disciplines and perspectives come together to discuss policy, research, program, and practice issues concerning the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Sessions reflect the Conference theme, Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families, and Preserving Communities.

In addition to the Pre-Conference Seminars, daily Plenary Sessions, Mini-Plenaries, and Experiential Learning Opportunities, the Conference offers a range of interactive educational sessions:

Workshops

One to four presenters will provide information on a single topic; the format may combine lecture, panel discussion, and audience questions and answers (Q&A). Workshops will be held throughout the day on Wednesday through Friday and on Saturday morning.

Skill Seminars

Presenters will use various formats, including dialogue, role play, brainstorming, and other active learning modes. Seminars will be limited to no more than 30 people and will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons and on Saturday morning.

Roundtables

Roundtable sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to debate views, raise questions, and develop policy recommendations on critical issues with national and regional political figures and child welfare professionals. Roundtables will be offered on Wednesday and Friday.

Once finalized, a complete list of Conference Offerings will be available on the Registration Web site.