30th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment: January 25–28, 2016

The objective of the San Diego International Conference is to develop and enhance professional skills and knowledge in the prevention, recognition, assessment, and treatment of all forms of child and family maltreatment as well as to enhance investigative and legal skills. Topics include mental health and trauma, forensic interviewing, investigations, research, child welfare, domestic violence, and global issues and perspectives. Registration information is available online.

National Mentoring Summit: January 27–29, 2016

This annual event, to be held in Washington, DC, will bring together practitioners, researchers, corporate partners, government and civic leaders, national youth-serving organizations and the network of affiliate Mentoring Partnerships to explore and advance mentoring’s positive impact on individuals and communities. The theme for this year’s summit is "Connection, Growth, Opportunity." Registration information is available online.

National Conference on Bullying and Child Victimization: February 22–24, 2016

Hosted by the School Safety Advocacy Council, this event, to be held in Orlando, FL, will focus on protecting children using proven best practices and innovative localized programs and efforts. The conference brings together keynote presenters into one forum to provide professional development. More information is available online.

Society for Research on Adolescence Biennial Meeting: March 31–April 2, 2016

The Society for Research on Adolescence will hold its biennial meeting in Baltimore, MD, this spring. Persons with an interest in any aspect of research on adolescence are encouraged to join. National Institute of Justice Director Nancy Rodriguez will deliver the keynote speech. Registration information is available online.

32nd International Symposium on Child Abuse: April 4–7, 2016

The National Children’s Advocacy Center will host its 32nd International Symposium on Child Abuse in Huntsville, AL. This conference will offer more than 130 workshops. Sessions will address topics such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, exposure to violence, polyvictimization, exploitation, intervention, trafficking, and prevention. More information about the symposium is available online.

16th Annual International Family Justice Conference: April 12–14, 2016

The Family Justice Center Alliance will host its annual conference in San Diego, CA. This event includes training and interactive peer-to-peer discussions on issues related to the handling of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, elder abuse, and stalking cases with special focus on law enforcement response, criminal prosecution, civil legal assistance, and advocacy. The Alliance welcomes law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, shelter staff, community-based victim advocates, and all others interested in the future of family violence intervention and prevention. Registration information is available online.