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Current Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect
Added: (Tue Nov 13 2007)
For Immediate Release
14 November 2007
CURRENT ISSUES IN CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
MedUpdate today announced a symposium “ChildProtect: Current Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect II” which will take place on Thursday 28 February 2008 at the NSPCC Training Centre in Beaumont Leys, Leicester. This national study day will have presentations from internationally renowned experts in various aspects of child protection and matters regarding safeguarding children.
The event is aimed at senior paediatricians (consultants, middle grade doctors, SpRs, ST4-8, associate specialist, staff grades) as well as professionals from several other key agencies (family law practitioners, solicitors, barristers, therapists, child protection police officers, social care and safeguarding social workers) and specialist nurses, working in acute and community child health settings.
The aim of this study day is to offer a comprehensive overview of child protection related issues and highlight the most recent research findings based on systematic review and robust research methodology. Attendees will attain confidence and competence in dealing with child protection issues.
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Notes to Editor
List correct at time of going to press
The Guest Speakers:
* Dr Arani Sridhar
* Detective Sergeant Ed McBryde-Wilding, - POLIT Leicestershire
* Prof Terence Stephenson, - Dean, University of Nottingham
* Mr David Spicer, Barrister, - Vice Chair of BASCPAN
* Dr Sabine Maguire, - Senior Lecturer, University of Cardiff
* Mrs Beth Henderson, - Solicitor, County Council, Leicester
* Ms Joyce Plotnikoff, - Consultant in Management IT and the Law, Preston
Topics Include:
* Abusive Head Injury in Children: A Medical Controversy from a Sociological Perspective
* Investigating Abusive Head Injury
* Child Exploitation Online
* Fabricated Illness – Facts You Need to Know
* National Update on Legal Aspects of Child Protection
* Physical Abuse – The Evidence is Clear
* Assisting Children in Court (Intermediary Special Measures)
* Court Room Skills