International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma

The Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma (IVAT) is holding their 15th International Conference:  Uniting for Peace: Linking Research, Policy and Practice to End Violence and Abuse in Homes and Communities Worldwide on September 12 - 15, 2010.  The conference will be held at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
This Conference is an opportunity for people from all disciplines to gather for an in-depth exchange of current information on all facets of violence, abuse and trauma prevention, intervention and research.  Topics covered include: partner violence, child maltreatment, children exposed to violence, youth violence, criminal justice issues, sexual assault, people with disabilities, treatment of victims and offenders, elder abuse, trauma, and more.
 
For more information and registration, go to the IVAT Centers website.