The Singapore Children's Society, under the auspices of the International Society
for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN), is organising the 6th ISPCAN
Asian Regional Conference on 16-18 November 2005 in Singapore. The theme of the
conference will be "Protecting Children: Asian Perspectives and Beyond".

Child protection work has evolved from humble beginnings to the present global
stature. While some countries are more advanced in this area of work, others are
just beginning to become involved. Child abuse and neglect prevention is and will
continue to be a challenge for many, both in the developed and developing countries.
Despite the varied focus as a result of the societal make-up of the different
countries, there are overlapping concerns. In keeping the belief that there are
similarities underneath the differences, the conference organisers will draw on
Asian insights with a cross continental exchange of experiences.

The conference sub-themes are: identification and management of child abuse and
neglect; prevention of child abuse and neglect; social and cultural issues;
children's rights and voices; legal, medical, educational aspects; interdisciplinary
collaboration; research and policy. The conference organisers would like to invite
participants to submit abstracts on the above themes for oral and poster
presentations at the conference.[Source: CRIN]

Submission deadline: 31 July 2005

For more information, contact:
Singapore Children's Society
Research and Outreach Department
Block 107 Yishun Ring Road, #01-233, Singapore 760107
Fax: + 65 6853 7381
Email: enquiries@ispcansingapore.com
Website: http://www.ispcansingapore.com