The Scientific Program Committee invites submission of abstracts for oral papers, symposia or poster presentations, on topics that align with the abstract streams listed below.
Oral presentations – will be allocated 20 minutes in concurrent sessions.
Symposia – should be composed of 3 to 5 papers on a related theme.
Posters – will be displayed in the main break out area and time will be allocated for short presentations.
You can indicate your preference for oral paper, symposia or poster presentation on the online abstract submission form. All submitted abstracts will be peer reviewed. The Scientific Program Committee reserves the right to decide the format of presentations and in which stream they will be presented on the basis of time and space available.
Abstract submission instructions
Abstracts are to be submitted via the Conference website. Abstracts should be a maximum of 300 words. On completion of the on–line form, you will be issued with an Access Key, which you should record for future use. The Access Key will provide you with access to your submission at a later date if you need to add details or make changes prior to the submission deadline.
The closing date for abstract submission is Tuesday 31 March 2009. Submission of abstracts will not be accepted after this date.
Successful presenting authors are required to register for the Conference in order to ensure their abstract is included in the final program. The deadline for presenting author registration is Friday 14 August 2009. For more information regarding the format of abstracts please click on the Submit Abstract button below.
If you have already submitted an abstract and wish to view, edit or submit another abstract please use your access key to enter the Speaker Zone.
Abstract streams
Abstracts are invited for topics in the following streams:
- Translating research into practice – evidence, innovation and policy direction
- Moving "upstream" to prevent child abuse and neglect
– building holistic, child-focused systems - Individual, community and corporate responsibility – creating child friendly societies
- Indigenous and culturally diverse perspectives – policy and practice
- International issues – multilateral and regional strategies for prevention of child abuse
- Developments in statutory child protection – investigations, assessments, legal outcomes, remedial and therapeutic responses
