1st International Conference

“Violence Against Minors: Interpretative Approaches, Prevention and Interventions”

Athens, 2025

On April 4–5, 2025, Athens hosted the 1st International Conference entitled “Violence Against Minors: Interpretative Approaches, Prevention and Interventions”, a significant scientific event that highlighted the urgent need for interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration in addressing this critical social issue.

Venue

The conference took place at the Conference Center of the Ancient Olive Grove University Campus of the University of West Attica, offering a modern, functional, and well-equipped environment for knowledge exchange and professional dialogue.

Co-Organizers of the Conference

The conference was the result of a strong collaboration among the following organizations:

• Society for the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents (EPsYPE)

• Laboratory of Counseling, Psychosocial Support and Community Interventions (ESYPSYKOP)
  Department of Social Work, University of West Attica

• Institute of Child Health (IYP)

• National Centre for Social Solidarity (EKKA)

• ELIZA Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse

Invited Speakers

The conference hosted distinguished speakers from Greece and abroad, including:

• Panagiotis Voutyrakos, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

• Andreas Jud, Professor of Epidemiology of Child Maltreatment, Ulm University, Germany

• Olga Ch. Themeli, Professor of Criminological Psychology, University of Crete

• Chryssa Grylli, Pediatrician and Child Abuse Specialist, Medical University of Vienna

• Eva Alisic, Professor of Child Trauma and Recovery, University of Melbourne

Thematic Areas

Participants attended lectures and workshops focusing on:

• Interpretative approaches to violence against minors

• Prevention strategies and intervention models

• Policies and practices for child protection

• Interdisciplinary collaboration and best practices

Our Contribution to the 1st International Conference

“Violence Against Minors”

Diazoma Conference & Event Management undertook the full organization of the conference in Athens, ensuring its seamless execution and a high-quality experience for all participants.

Our long-standing expertise in conference organization in Greece was once again confirmed, further strengthening our position in the field of professional scientific events.

Services Provided by Diazoma Conference & Event Management

• Venue sourcing based on the specific requirements of the conference

• On-site signage and room layout planning within the conference venue

• Design of coffee break and lunch menus, addressing all dietary restrictions and preferences, in coordination with the catering provider

• Collaboration with a specialized company for live streaming throughout the conference

• Management of both online and on-site registrations

• Collection and management of abstracts through Diazoma’s online submission system

• Full development of the conference scientific program

• Complete financial and organizational management

• Full secretarial and administrative support throughout the conference