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The International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect

ISPCAN is a global membership organization for anyone working or interested in the protection of child rights. Wherever children live, learn and play under the care of adults are opportunities for intervention and prevention. We equip multidisciplinary professionals with tools and resources to build better systems of care, improving quality of life for children in every region of the world.

Major discounts at ISPCAN International Congresses

Connect even more to global communities of learning by attending an ISPCAN Congress with reduced rates, only available to paid members.

Special Member Only Resources

Access all available ISPCAN Member Resources, data tools, toolkits, master classes, our library, and regional pages.

Journal Access

Subscription to Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, our monthly peer-reviewed publication. Member discount to publish in our new open access Journal of Child Protection & Practice

Member Connect Platform

Connect with other Members on the platform. You will be able to participate in group discussions, view the entire member directory, and communicate with all members 1-on-1.

Benefits
Subscription to Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, our monthly peer-reviewed publication
Access to educational webinars, data tools, and special reports on cutting-edge CAN topics
Training and networking opportunities across all disciplines
Connect with like-minded researchers, practitioners, and multidisciplinary professionals globally
Opportunity to contribute CAN data to the special reports and represent your region
Multidisciplinary training tools and curricula, e-courses, e-library of reports, presentations
Free use of ICAST data collection tools, available in multiple languages
ISPCAN publications including World Perspectives on Child Abuse & other Resource Guides
Participate in ISPCAN Working Groups and Regional Networks to develop unique resources
Access to the ISPCAN Member Logo to feature on your website, business cards, email signature, etc.
Major discounts for ISPCAN congress registration
10% author discounts for new open access journal Child Protection & Practice
Create Advocacy Campaigns with ISPCAN support
Free Job Boards & Ads
Members only Advertising space

Individual Membership Options*

Standard Membership
Journal Access
Member Connect Platform
Access To Member Resources
Reduced Rates at ISPCAN International Congresses
Training and networking

Standard Membership

$173.25 /Annually

Standard Membership – Discounted*

$68.25 /Annually

*Reduced rate for individuals in middle/low income countries as determined by World Bank.

Journal Access
Member Connect Platform
Access To Member Resources
Reduced Rates at ISPCAN International Congresses
Training and networking

Student Membership

$52.50 /Annually

For students or recently qualified professionals an opportunity to become familiar with ISPCAN. Not eligible to run for Executive Council.

Member Connect Platform
Access To Member Resources
Reduced Rates at ISPCAN International Congresses
Training and networking
Journal Access

Associate Membership

$36.75 /Annually

This membership category is limited to community health workers, family support workers, child protection workers, law enforcement, school teachers and administrators, school counselors, nurses, paramedics, journalists/media, court judges, child advocate attorneys, clergy, juvenile probation, detention or correctional officers, daycare/preschool workers, coaches, parents, survivors and anyone interested in learning more about this topic.

Journal Access
Member Connect Platform
Access To Member Resources
Reduced Rates at ISPCAN International Congresses
Training and networking

Emeritus Membership

$105.00 /Annually

The Emeritus Membership is available to ISPCAN members who have concluded their working or professional career and are no longer actively working. The member must provide proof of their retirement and cannot run for Executive Council.

Journal Access
Member Connect Platform
Access To Member Resources
Reduced Rates at ISPCAN International Congresses
Lifetime Access
Training and networking

Lifetime Membership

$1,050.00 - One time purchase

Organizational Membership Options*

High Income Country Residents $165 + $50/each additional person   

Low to Middle Income Country Residents $65 + $50/each additional person   

For groups of 5 or more members from the same organization we offer a discounted group rate. The first member will pay the standard rate of $165 High Income Country Residents or $65 Low to Middle Income Country Residents, and each additional member will cost $50 each. Each group member will receive one subscription to the online Journal and all other benefits of Standard Membership.  Please contact memberships@ispcan.org to sign up.

Country Partners

Our Country Partners are like-minded organizations or non-profits within a country or region who have applied to our program in order to share resources, experiences, and research and support each other’s work in ending child maltreatment. Applications undergo rigorous screening and must have at least three individual ISPCAN members to remain active. Benefits include co-hosting conferences, having free booths at ISPCAN events, promoting regional events and resources on the ISPCAN website, and use of our logo for marketing. Click Here for more information.

* Please note that during checkout all prices are in US Dollars and will add on the 5% credit card processing fees.

Our Promise

Respect + Equality + Ethical Business Practices

ISPCAN operates with the simple premise everyone is treated with respect, kindness, and without special favors. We require adherence to our codes of conduct, child safeguarding, and diversity and inclusion policies for everyone who is always part of our community of learning.

These simple yet crucial rules ensure that all members, partners, and businesses are helping us create an environment for learning, networking and exchange that promote safe spaces and increase ethical behavior in all ISPCAN settings and business operations.  Data and personal information is protected. For your reference, or to adapt and use these guidelines in your own organizations, please learn more below. Together we can focus on the learning, networking, and personal growth without anything getting in the way.

It is an important reminder and a promise to our community that we are conscientiously working to be fair, equal, and uphold the highest standards for everyone who is a part of our organization, membership, does business with us, or partners with us.

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