International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect

What International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect does

ISPCAN is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization founded in 1977 by pediatrician Henry Kempe to advance the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect through a global multidisciplinary professional community. It operates as the convening body for child protection practitioners across law, medicine, social work, psychology, law enforcement, education, public health, NGO, and government sectors, currently spanning 70+ countries and seven regional hubs (Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, Pacific, South America). The organization is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors and led by CEO Pragathi Tummala, with a lean HQ team of approximately 32 employees based in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Its core product surface is built around three pillars. First, knowledge and content assets: the flagship peer-reviewed journal Child Abuse & Neglect, the open-access Child Protection and Practice journal launched in 2023, the ICAST data collection instrument available in multiple languages, the Collaborative Framework Tool, and the Knowledge Hub library of master classes, webinars (61+), global reports (47+), journal clubs (24+), and downloadable resources (156+). Second, in-person and policy convenings: the biennial International Congress (Vilnius 2025, Melbourne 2026, Lugano 2027 for the 50th anniversary), Regional Congresses, Rise Up Policy Forums engaging governments, and the case-based learning program The Huddle. Third, membership and partnership programs, with tiered individual memberships ranging from $36.75 (Associate) to $1,050 (Lifetime), group memberships, the Country Partner Program ($100-$250/year), an International Partner Network including UNICEF, WHO, CDC, World Vision, and ECPAT, and charitable donations tiered up to $10,000+.

ISPCAN's revenue model is diversified across recurring membership and partnership subscriptions, biennial congress registration fees, charitable donations, and in-kind partnership contributions from international organizations. It runs a community-led, event-driven go-to-market motion: members are recruited through the website and working groups, retained via journal access, congress discounts (up to 50% for members), and working group participation, and engaged through advocacy campaigns (the World Day for Child Protection Professionals on July 7 and a November Public Health Campaign). Distribution is hybrid — self-serve digital via the membership portal and Knowledge Hub, plus direct field-style engagement through congresses and partner networks — reflecting the hybrid segmentation between individual professionals, government agencies, and NGOs that define its addressable market.

Name

International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect

Legal name

International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect

Website

https://ispcan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ISPCAN is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization, founded in 1977, that convenes multidisciplinary child protection professionals across 70+ countries through journals, international and regional congresses, working groups, and policy forums, and partners with WHO, UNICEF, CDC, and World Vision.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Protection Professional Association

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGABAG

Child Protection & Child Rights

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYBPADAGAG

Child Rights & Protection

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Human Rights, Democracy & Governance

SECONDARYHLAJAKAG

Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

SECONDARYBPAGAAAG

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

Keywords

• Child protection advocacy
• Professional membership society
• International congress events
• Peer-reviewed journals publishing
• Child welfare policy

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Individual Memberships: Annual membership fees ranging from $36.75 (Associate) to $1,050 (Lifetime) providing access to journals, webinars, congress discounts, working groups, and resources.
2. Congress Registrations: Revenue from ISPCAN International Congresses and Regional Congresses with member discounts. Generates average $4.6M in tourism revenue for host cities per international congress.
3. Country Partner Program: Annual partnership fees: $250/year for High-Income Countries, $100/year for Low/Middle Income Countries, with 3-year commitment requirements.
4. Group Memberships: Organizational group memberships at $165 + $50/each additional person for High-Income Country residents, $65 + $50 each for Low/Middle Income Country residents.
5. Organizational Memberships: Country Partners and International Partners programs with annual fees and benefits including co-hosting opportunities, priority exhibition space, and promotional support.
6. Charitable Donations: Tax-deductible contributions at various levels including Diamond ($10,000+), Platinum ($5,000-$10,000), Ruby ($1,000-$5,000), Gold ($500-$1,000), Silver ($5-$500), and recurring donation options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

ISPCAN is a global multidisciplinary membership organization that delivers child protection programs through tiered individual and group memberships, international and regional congresses, the Rise Up Policy Forum, working groups, peer-reviewed journals (Child Abuse & Neglect and Child Protection and Practice), and a Knowledge Hub with master classes, webinars, global reports, and standardized data collection tools (ICAST, Collaborative Framework Tool). Its offerings target child protection professionals, governments, NGOs, researchers, and frontline workers across 70+ countries.

Product overview

ISPCAN is a global membership organization (not a technology product company) that offers a portfolio of interconnected programs and services centered on child protection. The core offerings include international and regional congresses (ISPCAN International Congresses and Regional Congresses), policy platforms (Rise Up Policy Forum), and case-based learning programs (The Huddle). ISPCAN operates peer-reviewed journals including Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal (flagship) and Child Protection and Practice (launched 2023). The Knowledge Hub provides access to webinars, master classes, global reports, and the ICAST Data Collection Tool. Membership programs offer tiered access to resources, congress discounts, and working group participation. The organization also runs advocacy campaigns including the World Day for Child Protection Professionals (July 7) and a November Public Health Campaign, connected through regional networks across seven global regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISPCAN Membership Programs Tiered membership options including Standard, Student, Associate, Emeritus, Lifetime, and Group memberships providing access to peer-reviewed journals, congress discounts, working group participation, webinars, and professional resources for multidisciplinary child protection professionals.
• ISPCAN International Congresses Annual international congresses bringing together multidisciplinary child protection professionals from over 70 countries to share research, best practices, and advance child protection globally. Events include scientific programs, workshops, networking, and exhibition/sponsorship opportunities.
• ISPCAN Regional Congresses Regional congresses and events designed to build capacity and develop specialized workforces in child protection systems within specific geographic regions, such as the Uganda 2026 Africa Regional event.
• Rise Up Policy Forum A global action platform that convenes governments, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to advance public health approaches to child protection through evidence-based policy development and implementation.
• Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal ISPCAN's flagship peer-reviewed monthly journal advancing research on child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment, published for multidisciplinary child protection researchers and practitioners.
• Child Protection and Practice An open-access journal launched by ISPCAN in 2023 addressing gaps in knowledge about outcomes for children and families, bringing multi-sectoral child protection research and practice into collaborative dialogue.
• ICAST Data Collection Tool A standardized data collection instrument available in multiple languages for use by child protection professionals and researchers to gather standardized maltreatment data, supporting consistent measurement across countries.
• Collaborative Framework Tool A framework tool to support multi-sectoral coordination and collaboration in child protection systems across organizations and government bodies.
• Knowledge Hub A digital library offering Master Classes, Webinars, Global Reports, Journal Clubs, downloadable resources, and partner resources for child protection professionals, with content in many cases freely available and with enhanced access for members.
• Working Groups Thematic working groups providing ongoing professional development and networking for members across nine focus areas, including Early Career/NEXT, Trauma Informed Care/Mental Health, Multi-disciplinary Collaborative Practice, Parenting, Child Maltreatment Data Collection, Child Safeguarding, Schools and Child Protection, Child Death Review, and Digital Safety and Child Wellbeing.
• Country Partner Program Partnership program for multidisciplinary organizations working in child abuse prevention to share resources, experiences, and research across regions; partners receive co-hosting opportunities, promotional support, free exhibition space at congresses, and access to ISPCAN resources for distribution within their countries.
• The Huddle A case-based deep dive program where multidisciplinary professionals examine de-identified child abuse cases to illuminate system gaps and drive national prevention infrastructure reform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 countries represented at congresses with 50% international attendance from outside host region
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and principal.

• Australian Childhood FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2026Local partner for Melbourne 2026 Congress, hosted by Janise Mitchell (CEO). Provides therapeutic care services for children who have experienced abuse, violence, and relational trauma across Australia. Joint congress hosting with ISPCAN.
• Government of UgandacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Host partner for the Africa Regional Rise Up Policy Forum and Huddle 2027 (postponed to February 2027). Government provides leadership for policy forum sessions and hosts the event at Hotel Africana, Kampala. Technical collaboration on child protection system strengthening for Africa.
• The AfriChild CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ISPCAN's African country partner serving as technical lead for the Huddle component of regional forums. Provides expertise in child protection research and practice within Africa.
• Impact and Innovation Development Centre (IIDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Regional partner organization contributing technical expertise to the Africa Regional Rise Up Policy Forum and collaborative child protection initiatives.
• Haruv InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International partner providing technical expertise and support for regional forums, training programs, and child protection capacity building initiatives across regions.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal International Partner for child protection. Collaborates on INSPIRE framework implementation, parenting support programs, global reports, and policy initiatives. Major funder and strategic collaborator.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder and key partner of INSPIRE: Seven Strategies to End Violence Against Children. Collaborates on global child protection policy, health sector approaches, and violence prevention frameworks.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of INSPIRE framework and key partner in child maltreatment data collection, research, and evidence-based prevention strategies.
• World VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner providing global child protection programming, advocacy, and resources. Collaborates on policy forums and regional initiatives.
• ECPAT InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner focused on ending child exploitation. Collaborates on prevention strategies, policy development, and regional child protection initiatives.
• International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner working on missing and exploited children issues. Jordan Greenbaum serves as Medical Director at ICMEC and ISPCAN Board Secretary.
• SOS Children's Villages InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner providing alternative care for children. Sponsors ISPCAN congresses and collaborates on child protection system strengthening.
• Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner collaborating on research, webinars, and evidence-based approaches to sexual violence against children.
• We Protect Global AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner working to end online child sexual exploitation. Collaborates on digital safety, policy, and prevention initiatives.
• The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner addressing child protection in humanitarian and crisis settings. Collaborates on emergency response and prevention frameworks.
• Together for GirlscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner focused on ending violence against children. Collaborates on Safe to Learn initiative and policy forums.
• Arigatou InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner working on faith-based child protection initiatives and ethical approaches to ending violence against children.
• Better Care NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner focused on family-based care and deinstitutionalization for children.
• Child Helpline InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner connecting child helplines globally to provide support and protection services.
• International Pediatric Association (IPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner bridging pediatric healthcare and child protection for medical professionals worldwide.
• International Rescue CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner addressing child protection in humanitarian and conflict settings.
• International Society for Social Pediatrics and Child Health (ISSOP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner focusing on social pediatrics and child health approaches to child protection.
• To-ZerominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Partner working on innovative approaches to funding and scaling child protection systems.
• Melbourne Convention BureaucoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConvention bureau assisting with all business aspects of the Melbourne 2026 Congress including sponsorship, marketing, budgeting, logistics, and community engagement.
• Victorian Government (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner supporting Melbourne 2026 Congress hosting alongside Tourism Australia and Melbourne Convention Bureau.
• Anglicare VictoriaprincipalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal Partner for Melbourne 2026 Congress providing strategic support and collaboration on child protection initiatives.
• Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment Partner for Melbourne 2026 Congress representing state-level child protection and family services.
• Visit MelbournecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial tourism partner providing marketing and promotional support for Melbourne 2026 Congress.
• Office of the Ombudsperson for Child's Rights, LithuaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal host partner for Vilnius 2025 Congress with Edita Žiobienė as Ombudsperson welcoming delegates.
• Vilnius University, LithuaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for Vilnius 2025 Congress with Roma Jusienė serving as Scientific Chair.
• ASPI Foundation (Switzerland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean Country Partner and host for Lugano 2027 Congress. Myriam Caranzano, CEO Emeritus, serves as Local Congress Chair.
• Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird partner in local congress hosting arrangements, managing logistics, sponsorship, vendor sourcing, and onsite operations for ISPCAN events.
• Maestral InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing partner for Rise Up Policy Forum sessions on costing and financing child protection systems.
• Global Initiative to Support ParentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner contributing to Rise Up Policy Forum sessions on parenting support and policy implementation.
• Prevention CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Rise Up sessions on parenting program scaling and violence prevention.
• Family for Every ChildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for sessions on kinship care and cross-sector approaches to supporting families.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Together for Girls: Global partnership ending violence against children with a focus on data, advocacy, and the Safe to Learn initiative. Functions as ISPCAN International Partner and is comparable as a smaller, data- and advocacy-driven child protection organization with multinational institutional backing.
• WeProtect Global Alliance: International alliance working to end online child sexual exploitation through policy, research, and capacity building. Functions as ISPCAN International Partner and is comparable as a multi-stakeholder global initiative addressing a specialized vertical of child protection.

Regional players

• Childhelp: US-based nonprofit dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect through crisis hotlines, advocacy, and residential treatment services. Comparable as a child protection-focused membership and donor-supported organization operating primarily in the United States.

Broad incumbents

• International Rescue Committee: Global humanitarian organization assisting people affected by conflict and disaster, with substantial child protection programming. Functions as ISPCAN International Partner and is comparable as a large international NGO with child protection advocacy in humanitarian settings.
• World Vision International: One of the largest child-focused humanitarian NGOs, operating in nearly 100 countries with programs spanning child protection, health, and education. Listed as an ISPCAN International Partner and a highly relevant comparable in scale, mission, and global footprint.
• Save the Children: Global humanitarian NGO focused on children's rights, health, education, and protection. Directly comparable to ISPCAN as a large, established child welfare and protection organization operating worldwide with similar advocacy, programming, and policy engagement functions.

Direct peers

• International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC): Nonprofit working globally to protect children from abduction, sexual exploitation, and other forms of victimization. Functions as ISPCAN International Partner and is comparable as a specialized child protection advocacy and capacity-building organization.
• ChildFund International: International NGO working to protect and uplift children in 23 countries through sponsorship, advocacy, and community programs. Comparable to ISPCAN as a child-focused membership-and-donor-supported organization with country partnership models and policy advocacy.
• SOS Children's Villages International: Global NGO providing alternative care and family strengthening for children at risk of losing parental care in 130+ countries. Functions both as ISPCAN International Partner and as a directly comparable international child welfare organization.
• ECPAT International: Global network focused on ending the sexual exploitation of children, with 122 member organizations across 104 countries. Functions as ISPCAN International Partner and is directly comparable as a specialized global child protection advocacy and research organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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