23rd International Summit on Violence, Abuse & Trauma (IVAT)

23rd International Summit on Violence, Abuse & Trauma (IVAT) is organized by Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) and will be held from Sep 06 - 09, 2018 at Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, San Diego, California, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 26.5 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs &/or LCSWs.

Conference Description :
This Summit has become a unique forum for professionals across all disciplines and philosophies to gather for in-depth exchange of current information on all facets of violence, abuse and trauma prevention, intervention and research. We are one of the very few events that include researchers, practitioners, advocates, survivors, and front-line workers from all disciplines to share information, discuss controversial issues, and engage in difficult dialogues. We strive to infuse our theme of Voices Against Violence: Breaking Through the Silence into the presentations as well as into the thoughtfulness and professionalism reflected throughout the Summit. We continue to focus on linking research, practice, policy and advocacy.

Conference Highlights :
• Evidence-based practices.
• Cutting-edge research, interventions techniques, and prevention programs.
• Premiere networking.
• Collaboration with experts across fields.
• Learn to be an agent of change.
• Policy development.
• Interdisciplinary approach.
• Diversity based strategies.
• Applied knowledge for professional growth.

Conference Tracks :
• Adult Survivors of Maltreatment & Trauma.
• At-Risk Youth.
• Child Maltreatment/Adverse Childhood Experiences.
• Human & Labor Trafficking.
• Intimate Partner Violence Offenders.
• Intimate Partner Violence Victims/Survivors.
• Legal & Criminal Justice Issues.
• Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse Victimization & Offenders.
• Trauma in General.
• Trauma in Military Personnel, Veterans & Their Families.
• Vulnerable Populations.
• Campus Sexual Assault.