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ChildSafe's 2008 Child Abuse Conference. December 4-5th, Norris Conference Center, San Antonio, TX

Conference Supporters:

Norris Conference Center and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children's Hospital.

Conference Mission

To equip professionals with the skills necessary to successfully work with and on behalf of abused/neglected children and at-risk youth.

Target Audience

This conference is presented to the professional community every December to encourage best practices and understanding of the most current research available. Physicians, nurses, law enforcement, CPS staff, school faculty/admin, mental health and social service professionals, ecumenical/pastoral staff, attorneys, and child advocates among others are encouraged to attend. This training is also beneficial to undergraduate and post graduate students working toward a degree in the above fields.

The 2008 Child Abuse Conference will include 2 keynote sessions and 20+ breakout sessions over the course of 2 days. Workshops will include (but are not limited to):

  • Interviewing Children who are Suspected Victims of Abuse: A Medical Perspective
  • Child Identification Program
  • Prosecuting Crimes Against Children, I-II
  • Impact of Child Abuse on Spiritual Growth
  • Mock Case Staffing (for Multidisciplinary Team Members)
  • Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Child Development
  • Sex Trafficking of American Children in the U.S.
  • Abusive Head Trauma
  • Teen Dating Violence
  • SANE Peer Review
  • Child Abuse and the Drug Courts
  • Cyber Addictions
  • AND MORE!!! A complete listing will be available soon.
  • *ChildSafe reserves the right to cancel or substitute topics and/or speakers due to unforeseeable circumstances.

    Registration & Fee Information

    To download and print a registration form or for fee information, CLICK HERE.

    Registration via phone is now available. Call 210-675-9000 (credit card required).

    Early Bird Rate

    Paying w/Credit Card

    Regular Rate

    Paying w/Credit Card

    2-days- Dec. 4-5 $180 $187 $225 $234
    1-day- Thurs, Dec. 4 N/A $125 $130
    1-day- Fri, Dec. 5 N/A $125 $130

    Note: When paying with credit card, we must charge an additional 4% bank processing fee.

    Fees Include: Conference workbook, tote bag, continental breakfast, snacks/refreshments, continuing education credits and Certificate of Instruction, plus access to resource tables and vendors. Every registrant will automatically be entered to win a FREE registration to ChildSafe's 2009 Child Abuse Conference (December).


    Important Deadlines:

  • Early bird registration VALID THRU 10/31/08 (must be POSTMARKED by this date)
  • Cancellation/refund requests must be made in writing by 10/24/08
  • Register by mail deadline 11/19/08. Registrations should be faxed or called in after 11/19/08 to ensure they are received in a timely manner.
  • Special hotel rate valid thru 11/4/08 at Marriott SpringHill Suites. Call 800-287-9400 for reservations.
  • Register by MAIL -Register by mail deadline 11/19/08. Registrations should be faxed or called in after 11/19/08 to ensure they are received in a timely manner. Mail registration and payment to: ChildSafe, Attn-Training Coordinator, 7130 W. U.S. Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227. Please do not submit P.O's or RFP's - only paid registrations will reserve seating.

    Register by FAX - fax form and credit card info to SECURE line: (210) 675-7762. To verify that we received your fax, email patriciak@childsafe-sa.org Faxed registrations w/o credit card information cannot be processed.

    Register by PHONE - Call (210) 675-9000 to expedite your registration (credit card required).

    Close By? "WALK-IN" Registrations Accepted Registrations and payments made with cash or check can be dropped off Mon-Fri from 8am-4pm at ChildSafe, 7130 W. U.S. Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX.

    Exhibitor Information

    There are a limited number of exhibitor tables available for a fee. Call the Training/Education Coordinator at 210-675-9000 for assistance. Tables are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. Exhibitor fees include one table (6') and seating for 1-2 persons. Norris will provide table skirting. Fees do not include admission into the conference. To avoid over duplication of products/services offered at this event, ChildSafe reserves the right to deny potential vendors. If a payment is made and vendor cannot be accepted into the event, a refund in full will be issued.
    Visit www.childsafe-sa.org for an Exhibitor Reservation Form, fee information, and rental policy agreement.

    Cancellation Policies:

    Refund Requests - Can't make it? Refund requests received by 10/24/08 are eligible for a refund, minus a $40 service charge. No refunds will be made after 10/24. Notice of cancellation MUST be made in writing and mailed to: ChildSafe, c/o Training Coordinator , 7130 W. U.S. Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227. Requests can also be sent via fax or email to 210-675-9020 (attn: Training Coordinator) or patriciak@childsafe-sa.org

    Transfer Policy- Substitutes welcome! The original registrant should submit a notice in writing by mail, fax, or email 3 days before the event. Please indicate the name and contact information (an email address and place of employment will suffice) for the new registrant.

    Continuing Education Information:

    Continuing education is typically awarded to mental health and medical professionals, as well as to judges and law enforcement. Every year, ChildSafe aims to approve the ENTIRE conference for credits. Visit www.childsafe-sa.org for updates.

    Nursing contact hours have been applied for through the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine (UTHSCSA) and Childsafe. UTHSCSA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Directions to Norris Conference Center

    http://www.norriscenters.com/en/cms/?572

    Hotel Information

    Contact Marriott SpringHill Suites-Crossroads at 800-306-1837 for reservations. The SpringHill Suites is conveniently located next to Norris Conference Center and offers free parking. For more information, visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/satnl-springhill-suites-san-antonio-medical-center-crossroads/

    Questions? Would you like to be added to our training mailing list or listserv?

    Contact Patricia Kittle, Training/Education Coordinator, at 210-675-9000 or patriciak@childsafe-sa.org

     

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