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COMMUNITY SERVICES--CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE ----------------------------------------------------------------- "Prevention of Child Abuse" is the focus of a conference in Halifax next week sponsored by Partnerships in Action, a coalition of child and family advocacy organizations. The conference is taking place on the Oct. 3 and 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mother House of Mount Saint Vincent University. The purpose of the two-day event is to allow professionals working with children and their families the opportunity to learn from other disciplines and discuss ways of preventing violence. Participants will discuss ways of working with families and community organizations to ensure children will not be exposed to physical abuse and other forms of violence in the home. Partnerships and cooperation between organizations and professionals will be emphasised. The conference will include two keynote addresses: Kathy Lynn, a parenting educator, author and respected child advocate, will discuss children's need to be challenged. Dr. Susan Wilson, a clinical psychologist, will discuss the impact of children witnessing violence. A series of workshops and panel discussions are also being presented. The emphasis is on the importance of preventing child abuse. -30- Contact: John McKee 902-424-7902 EDITORS NOTE: For a detailed itinerary of the conference contact Communications Nova Scotia at 902-424-4492 or 1-800-670-4357. trp Sept. 25, 1996 - 9:25 a.m.