The 8th Regional Conference

This conference is ideal for:

• Healthcare Professionals
• Social Workers and Counselors
• Legal and Law Enforcement Professionals
• Policy Makers and Government Officials
• Researchers and Academics

Conference Objectives

• Raise Awareness: Highlight the critical issues regarding child abuse and neglect, emphasizing shared responsibility in protecting children.
• Share Best Practices: Present evidence-based interventions, legal frameworks and innovative strategies that effectively address child abuse and promote prevention.
• Enhance Skills: Through hands-on workshops and interactive sessions.
• Promote Collaboration: Work with child abuse experts from various sectors to foster interdisciplinary approaches to child protection.
• Encourage Research: Showcase the latest research on child abuse, neglect and prevention.
• Advocate for Policy Change: Become an advocate for child protection through discussions on improving laws, regulations and policies.

Conference Highlights

• Keynote Speeches from national and regional child protection experts.
• Interactive Workshops on forensic interviewing, sexual abuse interventions, physical abuse, parenting and crisis management.
• Panel Discussions on a range of relevant topics.
• Oral Presentations on the latest in child abuse and protection.
• Poster Presentations: that share the latest advances in child protection, showcasing innovative studies that push the boundaries of child protection knowledge.
• Networking Opportunities to connect with peers, experts and advocates.
• Bilingual to aid in knowledge sharing.
• Accredited CMEs for professionals
• Attendance certification for non-medical professional

Exhibition Highlights

• Interactive Booths: Engage with dynamic displays showcasing innovative contributions to child protection from leading organizations.
• Poster Presentations: Explore cutting-edge research and insights shared by researchers.
• Children's Art Display: Discover children's creativity and artistic talent through their showcased works.

The conference offers a series of interactive workshops designed to equip attendees with practical skills, insights and tools to better address the challenges of child abuse and protection. These workshops provide an immersive learning experience, allowing participants to engage with experts, collaborate with peers and gain valuable hands-on training.

Workshops & Objectives

Introduction to Forensic Interviewing Techniques

• Master trauma-informed forensic interviewing techniques tailored for child abuse investigations.
• Build effective rapport and elicit accurate information from child victims during interviews.
• Implement best practices in documenting and presenting forensic interview findings to support legal proceedings.

Navigating Child Sexual Abuse: Understanding Approaches and Interventions

• Understand the definitions, signs and impacts of child sexual abuse to better recognize and respond.
• Learn medical protocols, forensic examination techniques and the collaborative role of healthcare professionals in handling abuse cases.
• Develop practical skills for conducting medical examinations, collecting evidence and accurately documenting child sexual abuse cases.

Leading Through Crises Training for Child Abuse

• Understand trauma-informed approaches to effectively manage and respond to child abuse crises, prioritizing the safety and emotional well-being of affected children.
• Enhance understanding and application of trauma-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques in supporting child abuse survivors.
• Strengthen collaborative skills to work with multidisciplinary teams in crisis situations, providing comprehensive care and intervention for child abuse cases.

From Assessment to Action: Comprehensive Strategies for Social Workers in Child Abuse Cases

• Gain skills in assessing, documenting and intervening in child abuse cases.
• Learn legal and ethical responsibilities, including reporting obligations and navigating confidentiality.
• Explore practical intervention strategies, collaboration with other professionals and children and family support through case studies and role-playing scenarios.

Child Physical Abuse

• Discuss common child physical abuse types and signs.
• Equip participants with strategies to prevent, report and address physical abuse.
• Learn multidisciplinary approaches for managing abuse cases.

Empowering Parents

• Strengthen parenting skills to promote healthy child development.
• Equip parents with effective communication and discipline strategies.
• Encourage positive parent-child relationships and emotional support.
• Provide tools for managing common parenting challenges.

Child Sexual Education:

• The importance of providing sexual education to children from an early age
• Consequences of the absence of sexual education
• Presentation of research findings on the challenges parents and educators face in providing sex education
• How to deliver sex education based on age of child

Why Attend?

• Interactive Learning: Experience a hands-on approach that goes beyond traditional lectures, offering opportunities to actively participate and apply new knowledge.
• Expert-Led Sessions: Benefit from the guidance of seasoned professionals who have a wealth of experience and knowledge in child protection and abuse prevention.
• Collaboration and Networking: Work in groups, share perspectives, and connect with other professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of children.

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This is a Saudi Commission for Health Specialties accredited event.  

For attendees traveling to the event, we recommend accommodations close to the conference venue, the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

• Voco hotel
• Hilton Garden Inn Al Khobar
• DoubleTree by Hilton Dhahran
• Aloft Dhahran
• Zara Continental Hotel
• Ramada by Wyndham Al Khobar

Book your accommodations early to ensure availability and to secure the best rates.

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