Thanks for taking time to see what is new with APSAC! We think you will find this issue full of noteworthy tidbits - including a NEW membership benefit coming your way!
As always, please let us know what else you would like to see in your member newsletter.
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2016 Call for Abstracts Closes November 4!
 Submit yours today!
APSAC's Colloquium Planning Committee is still accepting online session proposals for the 24th Annual APSAC Colloquium to be held June 22-25, 2016 in New Orleans.
Abstracts should be designed primarily for professionals in mental health, medicine and nursing, law, education, law enforcement, prevention, research, advocacy, child protection services, and allied fields.
You do not need to be a member of APSAC to submit an abstract. Be sure to have the following information handy when submitting your form:
* Lead and co-presenter contact information
* Curriculum vitae
* Biographical information
* Session title
* Description and abstract
* Learning objectives
The deadline to submit is November 4, 2015.
Lead presenters of accepted submissions will be notified by November 15, 2015.
For more information about the 2016 APSAC Colloquium, please contact Susan Yingling at SYingling@apsac.org
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New Member Benefit Announced
Here's another great reason for being an APSAC member! Now members will receive FREE online access to the Trauma, Violence, & Abuse Journal! This publication
is dedicated to professionals and advanced students who work in all forms of trauma, violence and abuse and is intended to compile knowledge that impacts practice, policy, and research. The journal publishes review manuscripts which cover a body of empirical research, legal case studies, or theoretical/ conceptual ideas affecting practice, policy, and research
Instructions for access coming soon!
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APSAC Announces Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors
The APSAC Nominations Committee invites you to nominate professionals for the APSAC Board for a three year term beginning July 1, 2016.
Letters of nomination can be e-mailed to
apsac@apsac.org
or mailed to APSAC at 1706 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43203. Letters should describe the nominee's discipline, areas of child abuse practice, and expertise.
The final slate of candidates is selected by the Nominations Committee to reflect regional and professional variations and to maintain a diverse board of directors. The deadline for nominations is February 1, 2016. Winners will be notified within 60 days and invited to attend the Board meeting at the 2016 Colloquium in New Orleans in June. Questions about the nomination process can be directed to APSAC at
apsac@apsac.org
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It's Time to Renew Your Membership for 2016!
If you haven't renewed your membership for 2016, your APSAC membership will be expiring December 31st. Please renew today
to continue your support and insure uninterrupted access to your member benefits, including two complimentary journal subscriptions and valuable networking opportunities within the child maltreatment community.
Prefer to renew by phone? Call us today at 877-402-7722.
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APSAC is the leading national organization supporting professionals who serve children and families affected by child maltreatment and violence.
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Upcoming APSAC Events
2016
January 23-24, 2016
APSAC's Advanced Training Institutes
San Diego, CA
SAVE THE DATE
July 25-29, 2016
APSAC's Forensic Interview Clinic in Seattle, WA
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Looking for a new career? Don't forget about your Career Center
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