PCA America 2008 National Conference
Connecting the Dots...Turning Knowledge into Action
May 19-22, 2008, Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI
Driving Directions | Downtown Milwaukee Parking
Advance Conference Registration is Now Closed.
Anyone wishing to register for the 2008 PCA America National Conference may do so onsite at the Midwest Airlines Convention Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin starting Sunday, May 18th.
(please note that the onsite registration rate is $410 per person.)
Housing Bureau is Now Closed.
Please contact hotels directly for reservations (based on rate and space availability). Reference the Prevent Child Abuse America Conference.
Hilton: (414) 271-7250; Hyatt: (414) 276-1234; Doubletree: (414) 273-2950
As the only national conference dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, we're proud to announce the conference educational roster of speakers and sessions. This year's line-up includes a wide variety of topics, research, innovation and skills-building on effective prevention strategies and programs.
Keynote Sessions include:
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Dr. Martin Maldonado
"Infant Mental Health and Child Abuse Prevention"
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"The Future of Child Abuse Prevention"
A diverse panel of experts moderated by
Deborah Daro, Ph.D.
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"Leadership and Excellence in Action"
Lessons learned from 2008 winners of the Healthy Families America Service Excellence Awards, Donna J. Stone Award, and Parent Leadership Award.
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Standout Sessions include:
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Dr. Lawrence Wallack
Media Advocacy:
A Strategy for Activists
www.upa.pdx.edu
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Dr. Jeffrey Linkenbach
The Science of the Positive:
The Social Norms Approach
www.mostofus.org
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Panel:
Bridging the Research-Practice Gap:
HFA Past, Present, and Future
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There will also be more than 100 workshops on a wide range of topics including prevention of child sexual abuse, shaken baby syndrome, home visitation, family support, parent education, management issues, public policy, communications strategies, wellness, and more.
Conference Special Events
There will be several opportunities to explore Milwaukee, the jewel of the Great Lakes, including a walking tour, river cruise, and celebrity chef event at the Milwaukee Public Market.
THANK YOU to Our Conference Sponsors!
For Sponsorship or Exhibitor Opportunities please Click Here. Exhibit Booths available at 2006 prices and include one free registration! Contact
Robert Allen at 312.334.6827.
The conference hotels are adjacent to the convention center: Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, and Doubletree Milwaukee, all at the special conference rate of $139 single/double/triple/quad. Click Here for information about conference hotels and to reserve rooms, starting June 4.
VISIT Milwaukee has created a special website for the PCA America conference jam-packed with information about fun things to do and see in Milwaukee. Why not bring the family for a few vacation days before or after the conference? With helpful tips on area attractions, dining and shopping, the VISIT Milwaukee site is a one-stop resource for designing your perfect Milwaukee experience - bookmark this site and check back often for updates.
www.visitmilwaukee.org/pcaa
"It was terrific! I go away feeling like a child who has been at Disneyland for three days. Play is a child's work; it leaves them exhausted, but wanting more. I love being a part of this!!"
2006 Participant
"The conference is the best way to have good networking, gaining access to expert practitioners in the field. Besides that share experiences and visit new places."
2006 Participant
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