The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect
A world without abuse and neglect
The Kempe Mission
It is our mission to improve the well-being of children and families. We ensure the integration of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work by way of discovery, leadership, action, accountability, evaluation, and transformation. In this way and through our work we strengthen families, communities and the systems that serve them. We believe that abuse and neglect are preventable, and people are resilient. We are curious. We take a stand. We test assumptions. Our leadership in advocacy, research, education, and clinical work drives innovative strategies that transform the field. We are a catalyst, connecting people, information, and best practices to translate knowledge into action.
About The Kempe Center
The Kempe Center was the first of its kind, established in 1972 to better understand and prevent child maltreatment and to serve affected children and their families. For the past 50 years, Kempe has promoted understanding, knowledge, and best practices to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect globally. Today we honor our legacy while looking ahead for ways to transform our field.
What's happening at Kempe?
IGNITE Presentation Event
At this fast-paced and engaging event, researchers will communicate the most important aspects of their work in an accessible and energizing presentation format. Presentation topics will be included in the upcoming Special Issue of the International Journal on Child Maltreatment. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear about how Kempe aims to support children, youth and families into this next century through rigorous and transformational research.
Kempe's 2022 International Virtual Conference
The Kempe Center conference has concluded. Please check back for more information on the 2023 International Virtual conference. For conference attendees that would like to access the online video archives for 2022, please visit the conference website at www.kempeconference.org for more information.
Radio Kempe Podcast Series
Radio Kempe is here to connect you with the information you need to tackle current issues. Join us as we talk about difficult topics. Help us as we test assumptions to disrupt traditional ways of thinking. Get curious, tune in, and join us on the journey to prevent child abuse and neglect every month of the year! We welcome everyone to join the conversation the fourth Wednesday of every month!
Join the CARE Network as a Designated Provider!
Expertise to conduct medical exams and behavioral health assessments to evaluate suspected cases of child abuse and neglect is extremely limited. The CARE Network's aim is to increase local capacity by building appropriate infrastructure to provide technical assistance and resources through a state-funded program that develops and maintains a standardized, coordinated response to suspected child abuse and neglect through a network of designated healthcare providers.
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