For every child

You've dedicated your career to protecting children. Join the community that has your back.

ISPCAN is the global, multidisciplinary home for child protection professionals — connected by data, tools and a shared commitment to prevention.

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Global reach
100+ countries
A worldwide network of colleagues in the field.
Community
Multidisciplinary

Physicians, social workers, researchers, nurses, lawyers & NGO staff.

Published monthly
The Journal

Child Abuse & Neglect — peer-reviewed, every month.

Working Groups
Nine groups

Members collaborating by specialty on global guidelines.

Find your path

Membership for every part of the field

Pick the description that fits you and jump straight to the right membership.

Clinician & health professional

Physicians, nurses, paediatric and mental-health teams working directly with children and families.

Researcher & academic

Advancing the science of prevention — with journal access and a global research community.

Social worker, NGO & frontline

Case workers, child-protection and family-support staff building better systems of care.

Student & early career

Studying or recently qualified? Join at a reduced rate and grow with the field.

Organization & team

Enrol your whole team, or apply as an ISPCAN Country Partner.

Membership

Choose the membership that fits you

Every category includes full member benefits. Your exact rate is set by your country of residence and confirmed at checkout.

Most members

Standard

For practicing professionals across every discipline and sector.

$173.25 /yr
Child Abuse & Neglect journal subscription
Working groups across nine specialties
All member resources & toolkits
Reduced ISPCAN congress rates
Training & networking
Middle + Low Income Countries

Standard - Discounted

For practicing professionals across every discipline and sector.

$68.25 /yr
Child Abuse & Neglect journal subscription
Working groups across nine specialties
All member resources & toolkits
Reduced ISPCAN congress rates
Training & networking

Student / Recently Qualified

Currently enrolled in a program of study, or recently qualified?

$52.50 /yr
Journal access
Working group participation
All member resources
Reduced congress rates

Associate

A frontline worker, educator or newcomer to the field

$36.75 /yr
Reduced congress rates
Working group participation
All member resources

Emeritus

Have you concluded your working or professional career?

$105 /yr
Journal access
Working group participation
All member resources
Reduced congress rates

Lifetime

Want to belong for life and never renew again?
$1050
A single membership that never expires.
Everything in Standard
Working group participation
All member resources
No annual renewal
Fair by design

We adjust membership rates based on your country of residence

Child protection is a global effort, so membership should be within reach everywhere. Reduced rates keep ISPCAN open to professionals in every region — your exact rate is confirmed at checkout based on your country.

High-income countries
$ 173.25 /yr
Low- & middle-income countries
$ 68.25 /yr
Joining takes minutes

How joining works

1

Pick your category

Choose the membership that matches your career stage and role.

2

Confirm your rate

Your country of residence sets your fee automatically at checkout.

3

Start connecting

Access the journal and every member resource right away.

A community you can see yourself in

More than a list of benefits

A professional home for your whole career

Everything membership includes, grouped the way you’ll actually use it.

Journal & publishing

A subscription to Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal , plus a member discount to publish in the open-access Journal of Child Protection & Practice .

Working groups

Collaborate by specialty — nine member working groups shaping international guidelines and best practice together.

Resources & knowledge

Access to all ISPCAN member resources — data tools, toolkits, master classes, the library and regional pages.

Congress discounts

Major reduced registration rates at ISPCAN International Congresses, available only to paid members.

Training & networking

Ongoing training and networking across a multidisciplinary community spanning every sector and region.

A global community

Belong to a worldwide movement working so that a brighter, safer future for all children is possible.

For teams & organizations

Bring your whole team into the network

Every employee benefits — and multidisciplinary teams are encouraged to join together.

Group membership

Enroll colleagues from the same organization together. Every member receives their own journal subscription and full Standard benefits.

What you pay
Rate
First member (Standard rate)
$165 / $65
Each additional colleague
$50
Groups of 5 or more
Discounted group rate

Country Partners

Like-minded organizations and non-profits sharing resources, research and experience to help end child maltreatment in their region.

Applications undergo a rigorous screening process.
Still have questions?

Membership FAQ

Who can join ISPCAN?

Anyone working or interested in the protection of child rights — physicians, social workers, researchers, nurses, lawyers, NGO staff, educators and more — across 100+ countries.

How is my membership rate determined?

By your country of residence. High-income countries pay $173.25/year and low- and middle-income countries pay $68.25/year for Standard membership; your exact rate is confirmed at checkout. Student, Associate and Emeritus categories are offered at reduced rates.

I'm renewing or reactivating — where do I go?

Renew or reactivate any time. Visit ispcan.org/my-account to manage your membership. Lapsed memberships can be reactivated by selecting the correct level of membership from this page and completing a new purchase. Your benefits resume immediately once your membership is active.

Can my employer be invoiced or get a receipt?

Yes. Receipts and invoices are available for self service download by visiting ISPCAN.org/my-account or by contacting: memberships@ispcan.org

For every child

You make it all possible

Working together with our members and partners, ISPCAN innovates and accelerates change so a brighter future for all children is possible.

Questions? Email memberships@ispcan.org