Friday, Nov. 1, Violence Against Children. Pediatric Global Health Conference:

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1 Pediatric Global Health Conference: Violence Against Children Global Perspectives on Resilience, Response and Health Outcomes Friday, Nov. 1,

2 Course Information Overview Violence has devastating effects on the health and well-being of children and occurs in every country in the world. Violence is often deeply rooted in cultural, economic and social practices and inhibits the potential for children to contribute to society. Violence negatively affects their ability to learn and their social and emotional development. Through expert faculty, a keynote address and interactive panel discussions, this conference will provide learning opportunities for attendees to understand the global reality and response to violence against children. Resources and effective interventions for clinicians working with children exposed to violence will also be explored. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: Recognize the psychosocial consequences of violence on children and society globally Describe the response of international organizations to violence against children Identify resources for professionals working with children exposed to violence Target Audience Physicians, advanced practice nurses, nurses, social workers, allied health professionals, public health professionals, researchers, trainees, students and those working or interested in the fields of Global Health or Violence Prevention. General Information The conference will be held at The Children s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Ruth and Tristram Colket, Jr. Translational Research Building, Friday, Nov. 1, The registration fee includes continental breakfast, refreshments, lunch, parking and course materials. Accreditation Statement is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AMA Credit Designation Statement designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nursing Accreditation is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. An application has been submitted and is pending approval. Social Work is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors to provide continuing education for social workers. The conference carries a total of 7.5 CEUs. Participants from other states should verify with their state if Pennsylvania accreditation credits will be accepted. Services for Persons with Disabilities Participation by all individuals is encouraged. If arrangements are required for an individual with special needs to attend this meeting, please contact the CME Department at , at least two weeks in advance so that we may provide better service to you during the conference. 2 continued on Page 3

3 Course Information continued Registration Information Attendees may register by mail, fax or online. Please see the registration form for the mailing address, fax number and Web address. Preregistration is required; the registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 18. Payment must accompany the registration form for it to be processed. Once registration has been processed, a confirmation letter will be mailed. If you have any questions about this conference, please call Please note: Your registration is not complete if you do not receive a confirmation letter. If you do not receive confirmation within 15 days of sending your registration, please contact the CME Department at at In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellations must be received in writing by Friday, Oct. 18, No refunds will be issued thereafter. Refunds will be issued for the amount of registration minus a $40 service charge. Cancellation and Refund Policy reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, The Children s Hospital of Philadelphia will refund any registration fees, less a service charge, but is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants, including cancellation charges assessed by airlines/travel agencies. Call for Posters The Pediatric Global Health Conference is seeking abstracts for its poster session. The poster session will provide a forum to share research and programs in the growing field of Global Health. Requirements for submission: Abstracts featuring research, clinical work or programs with a focus on Global Health will be considered. Projects may be in various stages of development. The poster session is open to students, researchers and clinicians. Posters may be no larger than 4' x 6' (48"x 72"). Please submit a 250-word abstract to globalhealth@ .chop.edu no later than Friday, Sept. 20, Selected participants will be notified by Tuesday, Oct. 1,

4 Program Friday, Nov. 1 7:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:55 a.m. Welcome and Introduction Rodney R. Finalle, M.D. 8 a.m. Keynote Lecture Impact of Violence in Armed Conflict on Children: Needs and Experiences from the Ground Leila Zerrougui 9 a.m. Addressing the Consequences of War: Using Longitudinal Research to Develop Interventions for War-affected Youth Theresa S. Betancourt, Sc.D., M.A. 9:45 a.m. The Reintegration of Formerly Recruited Girls: Psychosocial and Child Protection Priorities in Practice Michael Wessells, Ph.D. 10:30 a.m. Break/Poster Session 11 a.m. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Experience in Parenting Skills: Programs to Prevent Violence, Neglect and Exploitation Within the Home Eduardo Garcia Rolland 11:45 a.m. Fieldwork Under Fire: The Impact of Gun Violence and the Ascendance of Youth Gangs on Child Development and Community Security in the Garrison Ghetto of Cité Soleil, Haiti J. Christopher Kovats-Bernat, Ph.D. 12:30 p.m. Lunch/ Poster Session 1:30 p.m. Clinicians Experiences Providing Care on the Front Line Keri Cohn, M.D., M.P.H. Lisa Hilmi, R.N., M.P.H. 2:30 p.m. Child Trafficking 2013 Thomas F. Burke, M.D., F.A.C.E.P. 3:15 p.m. Break/Poster Session 3:30 p.m. Immigrant and Refugee Children: Immigration Basics for Healthcare Providers Fernando Chang-Muy 4:15 p.m. A Closer Look at the Scope of Violence Against Children and Its Impact on Long-term Health: South Sudanese Childhood Experiences Achier Mou, M.P.H. 5 p.m. Poster/Networking Session 5:30 p.m. Conference Adjourns 4

5 Course Faculty Planning Committee Rodney R. Finalle, M.D. Symposium Course Director Medical Director, International Medicine and Global Health Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Maura Murphy, M.P.H. Program Manager, Global Health Department F. Parker Hudson III, M.D. Fellow, Department of Infectious Diseases University of North Carolina Chapel Hill JacQuita Lewis Program Coordinator, Global Health Department Stephen Ludwig, M.D. Medical Director, International Medical Education Professor of Pediatrics Barbara Picard, M.S.N., C.R.N.P. Nurse Practitioner, CHOP Care Network Karabots Pediatric Care Center Senior Lecturer University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Eden Kahle, M.D. Attending Physician, General Pediatrics, CHOP Pediatric Care at Abington Memorial Hospital Clinical Associate in Pediatrics Susan E. Coffin, M.D., M.P.H. Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control Associate Professor of Pediatrics Keri Cohn, M.D., M.P.H. Attending Physician, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Faculty Theresa S. Betancourt, Sc.D., M.A. Associate Professor of Child Health and Human Rights Department of Global Health and Population Harvard School of Public Health Thomas F. Burke, M.D., F.A.C.E.P. Chief, Division of Global Health and Human Rights Departments of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics Massachusetts General Hospital Assistant Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School Committee on African Studies, Faculty of Arts and Sciences Harvard University Fernando Chang-Muy Thomas O Boyle Lecturer in Law University of Pennsylvania School of Law Eduardo Garcia Rolland Child Protection Technical Adviser The International Rescue Committee Lisa Hilmi, R.N., M.P.H. Senior Global Health Ambassador Center for Public Health Initiatives University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing J. Christopher Kovats-Bernat, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Anthropology Department of Sociology & Anthropology Muhlenberg College Achier Mou, M.P.H. Chair, Board of Directors Sudan Development Foundation (SUDEF) Michael Wessells, Ph.D. Professor of Clinical Population and Family Health Program on Forced Migration and Health Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Leila Zerrougui Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict United Nations Register online at 5

6 Registration Pediatric Global Health Conference Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 Registration Deadline: Friday, Oct. 18 Name Credentials Hospital/Institution Home Address* City State ZIP Phone* Fax * How did you hear about this conference? *Required Fields Conference Registration Fees Early (before Oct. 1) Late (after Oct. 1) Physicians, Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals $150 $200 Residents, Trainees $75 $100 Full-time students* $50 $75 *Proof of full-time student status may be requested. For information on reduced group rates, please contact Elizabeth George at Method of Payment q Personal check q Institutional check (Please make all checks payable to The Children s Hospital Philadelphia.) q VISA q MasterCard q American Express q Discover Credit Card # Exp. Date Registrations will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment. Faxed registrations will be accepted for credit card payments only. Register online at Mail/fax the completed registration form and payment to: Ms. Micah Holliday Continuing Medical Education Department 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA CME Fax hollidaydm@ .chop.edu 2013, All Rights Reserved. 7811/E/