Domestic Violence meetings & conferences

Pan Arab Psychiatric Conference (PAPC2012)

Novembe 29-December 1, 2012 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The theme selected for the Mental Health Changes in the Arab World (Violence, Trauma and Recovery) will address the involvement of the mental health professionals in providing services for people affected by the recent developments in the region. It is an opportunity to discuss and share development, trends, scientific research and treatments advancements in the impact of the violence on the mental health specifically and psychotrauma and Psychiatric disorders in general not forgetting Recovery.

Together with a carefully selected educational program and a group of highly renowned regional and international keynote speakers, we promise you a significant scientific enrichment for people involved hoping to benefit the region on the ground in the post period of the conference and initiate mental health programs the region needs.

Meeting Minds Experts
PAPC2012 Professional Conference Organisers

pco@papc2012.com

Family-Based Prevention Conference

June 8-10, 2012 Ljubljana, Slovenia

The Family-Based Prevention Conference 2012 will be held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. This exciting event will bring together experts from around the world to exchange information on the latest research, policy and practice on promoting effective family-based preventive interventions and positive parenting.

The Family-Based Prevention Conference 2012 will focus on the wide range of issues that affect the physical and mental health and well-being of families. This includes: alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use; violence and anti-social behaviour; parenting skills; parenting styles; family-based preventive interventions, practices and policies; and family legislation.

The conference is interdisciplinary, bringing together individuals from a wide range of fields to help develop understanding of family-based prevention and hence promote evidence-based and evaluated prevention interventions in families around the world.

The Family-Based Prevention Conference 2012 is hosted by Institute for Research and Development “Utrip” (Slovenia) and Lutra Group (USA).

Contact us

For further information:

Inštitut Utrip
Trubarjeva 13,1290 Grosuplje
SI-Slovenia

mobitel: +386(0)31/880-520
mail: info@institut-utrip.si
webpage: www.institut-utrip.si

19th International Council on Women's Health Issue Congress

November 14-16, 2012 Bangkok, Thailand

The International Council on Women's Health Issue Congress is held every 2 years. Previous Congress has been held is Sao Pedro, Sao Pau, Brazil (2004). Sidney , Australia (2006), Gaborone, Botswana (2008), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2010), we are pleased to announce that the 19th International Council on Women's Health Issue Congress will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 14th November – 16th November 2012.

The Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University (MU), Thailand and The International Council on Women's Health Issues (ICOWHI) are proud to present the 19th ICOWHI Congress on "Women's Health 2012: Partnering for a Brighter Global Future". The Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University was founded under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Sripatcharintra, the Queen of King Rama V, as the first nursing school in Thailand in 1896. Historically, the Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University has long had a vital role in improving people' health status and promote their quality of life, while establishing a network for education and research at national and international levels.

The International Council on Women's Health Issues (ICOWHI) is an international nonprofit association dedicated to the goal of promoting health, health care, and well-being of women throughout the world through participation, education, and research. It serves as a multidisciplinary network of women's health providers, planners, and advocates of those committed to improving women's health and quality of life. The ICOWHI Congress is held every 2 years.

Possible themes:

Partnerships, Collaborations, and Opportunities to Promote Women’s Health
Law and Policy for future Women’s Health
Cross cultural & Indigenous Women’s Health
Women & Chronic illness
Women & Child Health Issues
Women & Healthy aging
Women’s Health in urban and rural areas
Social Transitions & Fostering women and girls’ safety and health
Trafficking & Violence against women

Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, 2 Phrannok Road, Bangkok 10700. THAILAND
http://www.ns.mahidol.ac.th
Phone: (662) 419 7466-80
Fax: (662) 412 8415
E-mail: nsicowhi2012@diamond.mahidol.ac.th

Society for Prevention Research 20th Annual Meeting Promoting Healthy Living Through Prevention Science

May 29 – June 1, 2012 Washington, DC

Join your colleagues for the most important prevention science conference of the year! The Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 20th Annual Meeting will take place in Washington, DC at the Hyatt Regency Washington, May 29-June 1, 2012.

The Society for Prevention Research envisions a wellness-oriented society in which evidenced-based programs and policies are continuously applied to improve the health and well being of its citizens, fostering positive human development and citizens who lead productive lives, in caring relationships with others.

The SPR Annual Meeting provides a unique opportunity to advance this vision by providing a centrally integrated forum for the exchange of new concepts, methods, and results from prevention research and related public health fields; and by providing a forum for the communication between scientists, public policy leaders and practitioners concerning the implementation of evidence-based preventive interventions in all areas of public health.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and network with more than 800 researchers, policy-makers and practitioners from the U.S. and abroad at the premiere meeting for prevention science!

If you have any questions about the SPR Annual Meeting, please contact Jennifer Lewis, Executive Director, at 703-934-4850 ext. 213 or jenniferlewis@preventionresearch.org.