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Through an equity lens, we lead through advocacy, research, education and clinical work to transform lives.

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For over 50 years, the Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect has worked to improve the lives of children and families and strengthen the communities that serve them.

We continue to pursue the health and well-being of children and families through providing comprehensive expert medical care, leading ground-breaking research, delivering effective education to multi-disciplinary professionals, focusing attention on inequities, and engaging in timely advocacy to improve the effectiveness of policies.

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May 6, 2024

2024 Catalyst Webinar and Dialogue Series

Since 2020, in early October, Kempe Center faculty and their global partners have organized the Annual International Conference: A Call to Action to Change Child Welfare—a four day virtual event to build and support a global movement of changemakers striving to bring radical and lasting transformation to child welfare practice, policy, systems and research. This five-part Catalyst Webinar and Dialogue Series, with leading scholars and thought leaders, publicly launches the 2024 Call to Action conference offerings.
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October 7, 2024

2024 CTA International Virtual Conference

We invite you join us during the 2024 International Virtual Conference: A Call to Action to Change Child Welfare—an unparalleled opportunity to share your wisdom, knowledge, and creativity with a diverse and engaged international learning community. This year’s conference transcends conventional boundaries by delivering an expanded array of captivating topics, thought-provoking themes, and forward-thinking dialogues.
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October 30, 2024

Kempe Ignite Presentations

Join us for an exciting event showcasing groundbreaking research at Kempe! This event will feature fast-paced presentations, engaging group discussions and a complimentary lunch.
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We embrace the challenging work that lies ahead and look forward to partnering with people with lived experience and the many organizations with which we work. Together we will be catalysts for positive change and improve the lives of children and families.
Kathi Wells, MDExecutive Director | The Kempe Center

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Spotlight

Desmond Runyan ranked #935 among Best Scientists for 2024
May 22, 2024
Fourth Int’l Child Abuse & Neglect Congress
May 9, 2024
Grant Spotlight for Youth Homelessness Prevention
April 18, 2024
Kempe’s Stories of Hope Gala
April 5, 2024
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Latest News

Learning Lessons from Other States to Help Improve Colorado Child Abuse & Neglect Mandatory Reporting Laws
May 22, 2024
Kempe’s Statement on ProPublica article
April 23, 2024
Kempe’s Statement on Israel and Palestine Conflict
February 23, 2024
CU Professor Aims to Reduce Elder Abuse through Collaboration and Research on the ‘Whole Family’ Approach
November 30, 2023
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Blog

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Arapahoe County Aid to Agencies Grant Program Supports the KICS Clinic
May 22, 2024
Colorado Child Welfare System Legislative Interim Committee
December 19, 2023
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The Kempe Center Marks 50 Years of Protecting the World’s Children
August 30, 2023
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Podcasts

Radio Kempe: Race Intelligence™ (RQ)-A Coaching Framework for Brave Conversations about Race
June 19, 2024
Radio Kempe: The Complexity of Child Abuse and Neglect
May 21, 2024
Radio Kempe: Get to Know Kathi Wells: Her Vision and Dream for the Kempe Center
May 16, 2024
Radio Kempe: The Challenge of 21st Century Child Abuse
May 1, 2024
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In the News

Launch of CPO Mandatory Reporting Database
April 5, 2024
National Child Traumatic Stress Network website
April 1, 2024
CU Professor Aims to Reduce Elder Abuse through Collaboration and Research on the ‘Whole Family’ Approach
November 30, 2023
First Mural at CU Anschutz Focused on the Stories of Migrant Children from the U.S. Southern Border
June 17, 2023

Publications & Articles

An Equity-Focused Assessment of Evidence-Based Parenting Intervention Research
May 27, 2024
The Battered Child Syndrome-Reflection and Responsibility
March 7, 2024
Life on the Fringes
March 7, 2024
Health Risks of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children in Federal Custody and in US Communities
February 16, 2024

Videos

Webinar Mandatory Reporting Still A Policy without Reason: Mical Raz
May 6, 2024
Rocky Mountain MST Network
March 8, 2024
Advocating for Children in Migration Multidisciplinary Symposium: Welcoming Remarks
September 21, 2023
Soul Echoes: World Premiere – A 30-minute vocal drama – choreographed for dance & scored for string quartet, two voices & fixed media/electronics.
September 21, 2023

Podcasts

Radio Kempe: Race Intelligence™ (RQ)-A Coaching Framework for Brave Conversations about Race
June 19, 2024
Radio Kempe: The Complexity of Child Abuse and Neglect
May 21, 2024
Radio Kempe: Get to Know Kathi Wells: Her Vision and Dream for the Kempe Center
May 16, 2024
Radio Kempe: The Challenge of 21st Century Child Abuse
May 1, 2024

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