We are pleased to invite you to attend the XIth ISPCAN European Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect which will take place November 18-21, 2007, in Lisbon, Portugal. The Conference will be organized by The International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) and the Association of Women Against Violence (AMCV).

This conference will serve to challenge existing research and work in the field of child abuse and neglect prevention, providing a forum for expert-thematic meetings where participants will have the opportunity to share and contribute to the construction of new bridges of research and work.. Three main questions are in the front line of this conference:

• Can we stop child abuse and neglect?
• What can we learn from survivors and family members?
• Are current models of intervention and prevention working?

With this Conference, Portugal will have the opportunity to showcase some of the most prestigious academics and professionals working at the international level for child abuse and neglect prevention.

The conference will be open to all professionals involved in Child Abuse and Neglect - social workers, psychologists, educators, lawyers, physicians, law enforcement officers, NGOs, civil servants and others. Papers are welcome covering relevant mental health, medical, social and legal issues.