International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect
ISPCAN is a global membership organization for anyone working in the protection of child rights. From every discipline and sector, we break down silos across sectors to help find innovative, child centered solutions. Wherever children live, learn and play under the care of adults are opportunities for intervention and prevention.
We connect multi-disciplinary professionals across sectors together, and with data, tools and resources to think differently. We ensure that data informs practice, practice informs research, and that policy development will make lasting, quality improvements in child protection systems. Ultimately our goal is to build better public health systems of care to improve the prevention, detection, and response to child abuse and neglect.
Working together with our members and partners, ISPCAN innovates and accelerates change so that a brighter future for all kids is possible.
Core Values
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Complex problems require comprehensive, integrated solutions. Our array of expertise, resources and networks makes working smarter and more effectively possible.
AGILE
Because the world changes rapidly, we must embrace change, opportunity and rise up to the challenges. Using data, we remove the stigma and face the realities. For every child.
DISRUPTIVE
By bringing diversity of thought to conventional thinking, we innovate and maximize the good we can do for children and families in the world. Connecting the dots outside traditional boundaries.
Why Join ISPCAN?
Advance your career
Network with global experts in research and practice from all sectors
Ensure Professional Growth
Gain advanced knowledge and training
Reduce Secondary Trauma
Learn skills to work more effectively
Bring Data to Action
Connect the dots using evidence informed public health approach
August 24th - 27th, 2026
Join the Changemakers in Global Innovative Research and Best Practice in Child Protection
- Aug. 23: Pre-congress working groups included
- Aug 24-26 Main Congress
- Aug 27: Rise Up Policy Forum (add on ticket)
- Daily Wellness, welcome reception all included
Rise Up Policy Forum
Creating a new international community of practice for governments, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners: connecting the dots, learning together, and doing better.
Key Objectives:
- Advance Child Protection Policies: Promote the development and implementation of effective, evidence-based child protection policies grounded in public health principles at local, national, and global levels.
- Foster a Community of Learning: Bring together policymakers, practitioners, researchers, survivors and youth leaders annually to co-create solutions and exchange best practices.
- Integrate Research and Practice: Encourage alignment of data and research with practical applications to inform shareable data-driven solutions and enhance accountability.
- Catalyze Regional Solutions: Develop context-specific, scalable strategies that address regional challenges and support sustainable, community-led change.
- Resource Maximization and Sector Collaboration: Optimize use of resources and crosssector collaboration to assist governments in child protection prevention and response.
Impactful ISPCAN Webinars
iGuardian Program for Trusted Adults
Keeping Kids Safe in a Rapidly Changing Digital Environment.
Project iGuardian® is presented by Homeland Security Investigations, the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security. Project iGuardian is designed to inform children, teens, parents, educators, practitioners, social workers, law enforcement and other trusted adults about the risks that children face in the online environment, and to implement preventive strategies while learning how to report suspected abuse.
This engaging presentation covered tactics used by online predators, the growing crime of sextortion, the information devices give away, and the newest apps, online games and social networks children are using. There was also example scenarios shared based on local investigations that helped us better understand how children are victimized online.
Listen to the webinar recording from November 12th
Presented By:
Every Child Safe: Preventing Child Abuse Through Parenting Support
In partnership with The Global Parenting Initiative
This event highlighted the vital role of parenting support in preventing child abuse, share global evidence and practical approaches, and foster stronger partnerships to scale effective solutions that ensure every child grows up safe.
Participants gained insights into the evidence behind parenting support, learned from real-world examples, explored strategies for scale-up and advocacy, and identified actions they can take to strengthen child protection through parenting programmes.
Listen to the November 19 Webinar Recording
Presented By:
ISPCAN Knowledge Hub
Did you miss a webinar or want to search for information on any topic? Check out our Knowledge Hub to help practitioners learn more, develop new skills, and find ways to coordinate with others. Many resources are available free to the public.
Become a Member of our Community of Learning
- Access to the Member Connect Platform
- 20% Discount to ISPCAN Congresses
- Free Member job postings
- Scientific sponsorship for partner events
- Join working groups to advance international guidelines
- 10% Author publication discount in our ISPCAN Journals
- Create grassroots advocacy campaigns with the backing of ISPCAN
Access valuable ISPCAN Member benefits
ISPCAN Scientific and Peer Reviewed Journals
Child Protection and Practice
Launched by ISPCAN in 2023 to address gaps in knowledge about outcomes for children and families. We must challenge the norms and share innovative practice from all regions of the world.
Advocate with us
Impact of International Policy and Defunding on Child protection
More Ways to Get Involved
Thank you to our Members, Board of Directors, and Funders for their Generous Support.
