Invitation

It is with great pleasure and honor that, on behalf of the organizing institutions, I welcome you to the 2nd International Conference entitled “Violence Against Minors: Interpretative Approaches, Prevention and Interventions,” which will take place on 9–11 April 2027 here.

The Conference is organized by the Society for Mental Health of Children and Adolescents, the Research Laboratory in Counseling, Psychosocial Support and Community Interventions, University of West Attica, and the Institute of Child Health, institutions that have consistently contributed to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the strengthening of initiatives aimed at the protection and well-being of children and adolescents. The organization of this second conference follows the highly successful first conference held in 2024, which highlighted the importance of scientific collaboration and dialogue on the issue of violence against minors and confirmed the need for the continuation of such an initiative.

Violence against minors constitutes a complex and highly critical social and scientific issue, with significant consequences for the mental health, development, and social integration of children and adolescents. Understanding the multiple dimensions of this phenomenon, as well as developing effective prevention and intervention strategies, requires an interdisciplinary approach, systematic research, and meaningful collaboration among scientists and professionals from different fields.

Within this context, the Conference aims to serve as a platform for meaningful scientific dialogue and the exchange of knowledge and experience. Through presentations, poster sessions, and thematic workshops, distinguished scholars and specialized professionals from Greece and abroad will present contemporary research approaches, empirical findings, and best practices that contribute to the prevention and response to violence against minors. We are confident that the work of this Conference will contribute to strengthening scientific dialogue, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and highlighting innovative approaches for the protection of children and adolescents.

On this occasion, I would like to warmly thank you for your participation and contribution and wish you a productive and intellectually rewarding conference experience.

Chair of the Scientific Committee

Konstantina Sklavou

Scientific Committee

President Sklavou Konstantina

Asimopoulos Haris, Professor of Social Work in Mental Health, Department of Social Work, University of West Attica
Balikou Panagiota (Yulie), Psychologist, Ph.D.
Bolias Konstantinos, Child Psychiatrist
Ioakimidis Vasilios, Professor, Head of Department of Social Work, University of West Attica
Kalantzi-Azizi Anastasia, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Kotsis Konstantinos, MD, MSc, MHCM, PhD, Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Head of CAMHS, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina
Maniadaki Katerina, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology, Department of Social Work, University of West Attica
Martinaki Sofia, Associate Professor of Clinical & Forensic Social Work, Department of Social Work, University of West Attica, Scientific Associate, 1st Department of Psychiatry, Eginition Hospital, NKUA
Nikolaidis George, Psychiatrist, MD, ΜΑ, MSc, PhD, Institute of Child Health
Ntinapogias Athanasios, Psychologist, MSc, Institute of Child Health
Papamichail Stella, Sociologist-Criminologist, Assistant Professor, Dpt. of Social Work, University of West Attica
Samiotakis George, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, ΦΡΗΝ Children and Adolescents Mental Health Care
Sklavou Konstantina, MSc, Med, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, University of West Attica
Tassi Marianna, Child Psychiatrist
Venieraki Maria (Marianna), Psychologist, MSc

Organizing Committee

President Ntinapogias Athanasios

Balikou Panagiota (Yulie), Psychologist, Ph.D.
Baltsioti Vasiliki, School Social Worker, MSc, Ph.D, Systemic-Family Psychotherapist, Postdoctoral Researcher, Adjunct Professor, University of West Attica
Eirinaki Vasiliki, Psychologist, Scientific Associate Department of Social Work, University of West Attica
Kyriakou Katerina, Psychologist, Institute of Child Health
Kotsis Konstantinos, MD, MSc, MHCM, PhD, Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Head of CAMHS, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina
Maniadaki Κaterina Professor of Developmental Psychopathology Department of Social Work, University of West Attica
Martinaki Sofia, Associate Professor of Clinical & Forensic Social Work, Department of Social Work, University of West Attica, Scientific Associate, 1st Department of Psychiatry, Eginition Hospital, NKUA.
Nikolaidis George, Psychiatrist, MD, ΜΑ, MSc, Phd, Institute of Child Health
Papamichail Stella, Sociologist-Criminologist, Assistant Professor, Dpt. of Social Work, University of West Attica
Ritsou Eleanna, Psychopedagogist, MSc, Institute of Child Health
Samiotakis George, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, ΦΡΗΝ Children and Adolescents Mental Health Care
Stamati Eleni, Philologist, M.Ed., PHd candidate, Department of Social Work University of West Attica
Stavrou Myrto, Sociologist, MSc, Institute of Child Health
Theodosopoulou Danai MSc, PhD Researcher, Social worker Academic Fellow Department of Social Work University of West Attica
Tsimorakou Dimitra, Philologist, M.Ed., PHd candidate, Department of Social Work University of West Attica
Venieraki Maria (Marianna), Psychologist, MSc

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