The 23rd Hawaiʻi International Summit is a premier event that unites the latest research on prevention, assessment, and intervention techniques related to trauma, abuse, and maltreatment throughout the lifespan. We will examine the potential long-term effects of untreated trauma, offering insights through engaging plenary and breakout sessions.

Topics will include various forms of trauma affecting children, adolescents, adults/elders, the complexities of maltreatment in both home and community environments, and the resulting long term psychological, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental impacts. 

This year’s Summit features an exceptional lineup of nationally and internationally recognized presenters alongside local practitioners, who will share cutting-edge research, innovative assessment methods, and effective prevention strategies for those impacted by trauma, abuse, and victimization.  With a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care and cultural perspectives, participants will gain valuable access to practical techniques grounded in the latest research. 

With over 120 sessions spanning 3 days, there’s something for everyone at this comprehensive event. 

The Summit Objectives are:

• Identify current state-of-the-science research, innovative assessment methods, and practice concerning child, adolescent, adult/elder abuse, trauma, and maltreatment.
• Explain the underlying dynamics and overlap of different types of traumas, abuse, and maltreatment. 
• Identify long-term effects of early trauma on functioning of children, adolescents, and adults/elders. 
• Improve skills and techniques for helping children, adolescents, adults/elders, and families recover from various types of traumas, abuse, and maltreatment. 
• Identify issues and effective prevention strategies for those impacted by abuse and neglect. 
• Enhance understanding of trauma-informed care approaches and cultural perspective practices. 

IVAT condemns violence and oppression in all its forms. We stand with all who work for equity, equality, and peace. The Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma (IVAT) is a nonprofit international resource and training center, founded in 1984 as Family Violence and Sexual Assault Institute (FVSAI), and headquartered in San Diego, CA with satellite offices in Hawai`i and Maryland. We host 2 international Summits annually, house 3 academic journals, offer direct services, and provide a wide array of trainings addressing violence, abuse, and trauma including a new online training library. Our vision is a world free from Violence, Abuse, and Trauma, and each Summit brings us one step closer.