Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz the National Family Safety Program (NFSP) organizes in collaboration with the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) "The 3rd Arab -ISPCAN Regional Conference on Child Protection" between 4-7 Rabi' I 1430 (H) 1-4 March 2009 (G) at King Faisal Convention Center- Riyadh Intercontinental Hotel. The conference carries a theme of "Child Protection in Arab Countries: Working Together Towards Safer Childhood".

The conference represents a unique opportunity for professionals in different disciplines (health, social work, mental health, and law enforcement, and education) working with children or in the field of Child Abuse, Exploitation and Neglect prevention, to discuss violence against children in Arab countries. The conference also brings up to date issues in the field of child protection. In addition, multidisciplinary and discipline specific training courses will provided to participants by experienced instructors.

The organizing committee had distinguished keynotes speakers around the world invited to present their experiences in various aspects related to child protection. The scientific program includes many plenary sessions where scientific papers and researches will be presented on the following topics: -

• Traditional and new forms of Child Abuse and Exploitation.
• Causes and consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Prevention, intervention and rehabilitation services.
• Prevention strategies and current data collection systems.
• Enhancing role and capabilities of child protection professionals.
• Children's organizations role in preventing Child Abuse and Neglect.

Moreover, multiple discussion forums and workshops will be concurrently conducted. Children are participating in various activities as they are the most concerned category. Finally, the organizing committee expresses greatest appreciation and thanks to the participants from are countries and the rest of the world. Also, our deepest appreciation is extended to the different local, Arab, and international organization who work hard to make this conference a successful event.

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