1st International Conference “Violence against Minors” – Athens 2025
On April 4 and 5, 2025, Athens hosted the 1st International Conference entitled “Violence against Minors. Interpretive Approaches, Prevention and Interventions», an important event that highlighted the need for an interdisciplinary approach and collaboration on such a critical social issue.
Venue
The conference was held at the Conference Center of the Ancient Olive Grove Campus of the University of West Attica, offering a modern and functional space for the exchange of knowledge and experiences.
Co-organizers
The event was the fruit of collaboration between important organizations:
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Society for the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents (S.P.S.Y.P.E.)
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Counseling, Psychosocial Support and Community Workshop Interventions (ESY.PSY.KOP) of the Department of Social Work of the University of West Attica
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Child Health Institute (I.Y.P.)
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National Center for Social Solidarity (EKKA)
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ELIZA Association (Society against Child Abuse)
Invited Speakers
The conference hosted distinguished speakers from Greece and abroad, such as:
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Panagiotis Voutyrakos, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Andreas Jud, Professor of Epidemiology of Child Abuse, University of Ulm, Germany
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Olga Ch. Themeli, Professor of Forensic Psychology, University of Crete
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Chryssa Grylli, Pediatrician and Child Abuse Specialist, Vienna Medical School
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Eva Alisic, Professor of Child Trauma and Recovery, University of Melbourne
Thematic Modules
Participants had the opportunity to attend presentations and workshops focusing on:
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Interpretive approaches to violence against minors
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Prevention strategies and interventions
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Child Protection Policies and Practices
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Good Practices
Diazoma’s Contribution
Diazoma undertook the full organization of the conference in Athens, ensuring its smooth running and a successful experience for all participants. Our experience in organizing conferences in Greece was confirmed once again, strengthening our position in the field of professional events.
Services from Diazoma Organization – Event
- Finding a venue with the specifications defined by the needs of the conference
- Marking and arrangement of the rooms at the conference venue
- Defining the coffee break and lunch break menus, in order to satisfy all dietary restrictions/preferences of the participants and coordinating with the collaborating catering company to satisfy these needs
- Cooperation with the appropriate company for live broadcasting throughout during the conference online
- Conducting not only online but also in-person registrations for the conference
- Collection of abstracts and more specifically in the online system of Diazoma
- Complete creation of the conference program
- Complete financial and organizational management of the conference
- Full secretarial support throughout the conference