Events and Trainings

Violence Prevention Research Conference 2024

July 14-16, 2024 Portsmouth, NH

Dr. Janet Rosenzweig

Please join Dr. Janet R. Rosenzweig and Mike Nowlin, MSSA, LISW-S as they present at the Violence Prevention Research Conference.

Dr. Janet F. Rosenzweig serves as a Senior Policy Analyst for the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center in Columbus, Ohio, and is also a Lecturer at the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania. She has worked for more than four decades focusing on child and family welfare in the public and non-profit sectors.

Mike Nowlin serves as the Director of Operations for the Institute for Human Services and the Child Maltreatment Policy Center in Columbus, Ohio. Mike has nearly 30 years’ experience in the child welfare, behavioral health, and international development fields.

2024 Events and Trainings

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  • The 39th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment

  • 40th International Symposium on Child Abuse.

    Dr. Janet R. Rosenzweig PhD, MS, MPA, Senior Policy Analyst for the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center operated by the Institute for Human Services will be presenting.

  • CWLA

    Creating Meaningful Change 2024 National Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

  • APSAC’s 31st Annual Colloquium The 2024 will be held at the Sheraton Hotel, 500 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130.

  • Violence Prevention Research Conference 2024 held at the Sheraton Harborside Hotel, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

  • 36th Annual Crimes Against Children Conference

  • 2024 National Sexual Assault Conference

2023 Events and Trainings

  • Date: January 20, 2023 (10:00am)

    Event: Pamela J. Miller, JD, MSW, LISW-S, Senior Policy Analyst at the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center, will attend the swearing-in of U.S. Congressman Greg Landsman, the “Children & Families Candidate” and friend of the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center

    Location: Potter Stewart Federal Courthouse, Cincinnati, OH / Reception to follow.

  • Date/Time: February 22, 2023 (1:30pm-3:00pm) as part of the February 21-23 event

    Event: National Symposium on Sexual Behavior of Youth

    Location: Norman, Oklahoma

    Speaker/Topic: Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, Senior Policy Analyst at the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center will present a workshop on Supporting Sexual Health and Safety for Children and Youth: Is There a Role for Child Protection Services?

  • Date: February 28, 2023 (11:00am)

    Event: Pamela J. Miller, JD, MSW, LISW-S, Senior Policy Analyst at the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center, will meet with U.S. Congressman Landsman on Capitol Hill to advise on child maltreatment legislation, Child USA will join.

    Location: Longworth Hall, Washington, D.C.

    Notes: Ms. Miller will be available for meetings and networking in D.C.

  • Date/Time: March 11, 2023 (6:00pm)

    Event: National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Ohio Annual Gala

    Location: The Westin, Columbus, Ohio

    Speaker/Topic: Pamela J. Miller, JD, MSW, LISW-S, Senior Policy Analyst, attending on behalf of the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center to recognize outstanding achievement in professional social work.

    Notes: Ms. Miller will be available for meetings or networking in Columbus

  • Date/Time: March 21-23, 2023

    Event: 39th International Symposium on Child Abuse

    Location: Huntsville, Alabama

    Speaker/Topics: Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, Senior Policy Analyst for Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center will present on the following topics:

    Presentation: What everyone working with child sexual abuse should understand about human sexuality:

    Session I – Tuesday, March 21, 2023, (10:30am-12:00pm)

    Presentation: A National Plan to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation

    Session VII – Thursday, March 23, 2023, (8:30am-10:00am)

    Presentation: What can you do when you see poor parenting that might be psychological maltreatment?

    Session VIII – Thursday, March 23, 2023, (10:30am- 12:00pm)

  • Date/Time: March 22, 2023 (3:00 pm-4:30 pm) as part of the March 21-23 conference.

    Event: 39th Symposium of the National Children’s Advocacy Center.

    Location: Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Alabama

    Speaker/Topic: Pamela J. Miller, JD, MSW, LISW-S, Senior Policy Analyst at the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center will speak on “Intrafamilial Child Torture: An Emerging Category of Child Maltreatment.” Notes: Ms. Miller will be available for meetings or networking in the Huntsville area.

  • Date/Time: March 28, 2023 (Opening Plenary) as part of the March 27-28 Summit.

    Event: Nurturing Positive Childhoods: Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina's Learning and Leadership Summit

    Location: Virtual

    Speaker/Topic: Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, Senior Policy Analyst at the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center will speak on "Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse: Policy and Practice with a NC lens."

  • Date/Time: March 31, 2023 (12:00pm)

    Event: University of Cincinnati School of Social Work Honors Distinguished Alumni

    Location: Health Sciences Building, Cincinnati, Ohio; also available virtually

    Speaker/Topic: Pamela J. Miller, JD, MSW, LISW-S, Senior Policy Analyst at the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award for her work on Child Abuse & Neglect, including her innovation with Intrafamilial Child Torture and its international impact. All are welcome to attend.

    Notes: Ms. Miller will be available for meeting or networking in Ohio.

  • Date/Time: April 6, 2023

    Event: Iowa Statewide Conference on Child Sexual Abuse

    Location: Virtual

    Speaker/Topic: Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, Senior Policy Analyst at the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center will speak on Promoting Prevention Partnership: What's New in Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and How to Make it Work in Your Community

  • Date/Time: April 6, 2023 (12:00-12:30pm)

    Event: NPR Cincinnati Edition

    Location: Nationally and internationally available podcast.

    Speaker/Topic: NPR recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month every April. Hosted by renowned journalist Lucy May, a panel of leaders in child maltreatment will answer question and discuss critical issues in child abuse and neglect. Pamela J. Miller, JD, MSW, LISW-S, Senior Policy Analyst at the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center will be joined by the Honorable Kari Bloom, JD who is the lead administrative judge in Hamilton County Juvenile Court, and also joining is Michael Patton, Director of Job & Family Services, which includes Children's Services (CPS)

    Notes: Ms. Miller will be available for meetings or networking in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

  • Date/Time: May 23, 2023 (1:00pm-3:15pm) as part of the May 22-26, 2023 conference

    Event: 30th Annual Colloquium of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC).

    Location: Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Denver, Colorado.

    Speaker/Topic: Pamela J. Miller, JD, MSW, LISW-S, Senior Policy Analyst at the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center will speak on “Intrafamilial Child Torture: Mechanisms of Therapeutic Treatment.”

    Notes: Ms. Miller will be available for meetings or networking in Denver.

  • Date/Time: August 6-10, 2023

    Event: 35th Annual Crimes Against Children Conference

    Location: Dallas, Texas

    Speaker/Topic: Janet Rosenzweig, PhD, MSW, MPA, Senior Policy Analyst at the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center will present on:

    August 7th and 10th - "Beyond Pedophilia: Preventing the Risks Ephebophiles and Hebephiles Present to Older Kids and Teens"

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  • Event: National Conference on Sexual Assault

    Location: San Francisco, CA

    Speaker/Topic: Janet Rosenzweig, PhD, MSW, MPA, Senior Policy Analyst at the Child Maltreatment Policy Resource Center will present on:

    August 23rd - "Removing youth from sex offender registries: promoting justice, safety, and fairness."

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2022 Events and Trainings

  • January 23, 2022

    Intrafamilial Child Torture: (full day, 8:00am-4:00pm PST)

    APSAC Pre-Conference Institute

    37th Annual International Conference on Child Maltreatment San Diego, CA

  • Intrafamilial Child Torture: Identifying and Responding to the Torture of Children (10:00-11:30am EST - 4 part series)

    International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN)

  • March 29, 2022

    Intrafamilial Child Torture: A New Category of Child Maltreatment (11:00am-1:00pm EST)

    2022 Annual Congress, Quebec City, Canada- International Society for The Prevention of Child

    Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN)

  • Intrafamilial Child Torture for Medical Professionals (8:30-10:00am EST)

    Taking Child Abuse Intervention to New Heights Symposium Child Advocacy Centers of North Carolina

  • Trauma-Resilient Care: Evidence-Based Interventions for Severely Abused Children (2:45-4:15pm EDT)

    46th Annual Spring Conference of the Ohio Children's Alliance, Columbus, OH

  • Intrafamilial Child Torture: Impact on Child Survivors and Need for Multi-Disciplinary Interventions (4:30-5:30pm CST)

    29th Annual APSAC Colloquium, New Orleans, LA

  • Intrafamilial Child Torture: Victim Impact and Professional Intervention Child Protection for the Most Vulnerable Children and Families, Talinn, Estonia - International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN)Item description

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  • Intrafamilial Child Torture: An Emerging Category of Child Maltreatment

    Crimes Against Kids Conference, Dallas, TX

    Dallas Child Advocacy Center

  • Intrafamilial Child Torture: Victim Impact and Professional Intervention Child Protection (1:00-3:00pm EDT)

    Institute for Human Services and The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)

  • Intrafamilial Child Torture: Victim Impact and Professional Interventions (1:00-3:00pm EDT)

    Institute for Human Services and The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)

  • Assessing Children Seeking Asylum: A Child-Centered Culturally Competent Approach (12:00-3:00pm)

    IMPACT: Immigration Psychology Access Team Portland, Oregon

  • Intrafamilial Child Torture: Victim Impact and Professional Interventions (1:00-3:00pm EDT)

    Institute for Human Services and The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)

  • Self-Determination in the Child Welfare System: Undoing Oppressive Structures that Hurt Children (1:30-5:00pm EST - 3 hour training with break)

    National Association of Social Workers Ohio 2022 Annual Conference Columbus, Ohio