Detailed instructions for your abstract submissions for research and practice:

All Abstracts should be 500 words or less.  You can return to the abstract system to edit by saving the work until you “Submit”. Data or methods for both research and practice must be shared, key takeaways for the audience must be included, and written in English only. 

Required elements for RESEARCH geared abstracts:

• Objectives
• Method
• Results
• Conclusions
• List of 3-4 recommendations or takeaway points for the audience

Required Elements for PRACTICE based abstracts:

• Background/context
• Program goals
• Program activities/services & program evaluation data (if available)
• Strengths and challenges (include any child or family outcomes/impact data)
• Next steps

AUTHOR INFO: All author names, affiliations, and biographies 

PHOTO/ FIGURE/TABLE: You can submit ONE figure/table/image per abstract so if you have more than one figure/table please combine these into one image before uploading.  (JPEG or PNG) 

PHOTO: Authors will also be asked to submit a photo for the final program and app.

SYMPOSIA: All four or five papers grouped into a symposia must be submitted as ONE abstract with a corresponding author. Symposia have a higher word count of 1000 words or less.

MASTER CLASSES: Authors must provide CV, Clear learning objectives for a 2 hour or 4 hour class, Plan, and Citations.  Word count is 1000 words or less to summarize and provide concept note.

In order to ensure the highest scientific standards, ISPCAN employs a double blind review of all abstracts. A double blind review utilizes two different reviewers to independently score each abstract without access to the author’s name, country or any other details. Abstracts are scored on four categories:

Technical merit (Data supported methodology)*
Innovation or advancement in the field of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention*
Readability (ability to clearly explain the logic and process for research or practice)
Three key learning objectives and/or practical implications for the information shared. For workshops submissions, please also describe interactive learning activities.
Scores are weighted more heavily in the categories indicated with an star*. Abstracts are selected based on their final score.

Presentations: Powerpoints or videos must be sent in and uploaded with AV team to ensure a smooth process.  Detailed instructions will be sent to authors accepted by email two months before the congress.

Poster Presentation (2-3 mins): A display area will be provided and authors will be able to talk about their work during two scheduled breaks over the 3 days. We ask that the author will be present at the poster location during the break time(s) to discuss the contents with the conference participants. 

Please print your poster and bring it with you to put up on the display boards on Sunday or Monday morning.  Use a power point slide or whatever template you prefer to display the key question you address, the data, methods, results and conclusions. 

ALL posters must be supplied in the following format:

• A0 size (1189x841mm) on a single sheet 
• PORTRAIT layout (NOT landscape)
• Font size should be at least 24