Presented are proceedings of a conference designed to provide a statewide forum for the exploration of the issues of child abuse and neglect, to maximize interdisciplinary communication as well as communication between the professional and lay communities of Indiana concerned with child protection, and to develop strategies for future coordinated programing targeted to families at risk. Following an overview of the conference are summaries of the four opening session presentations on the Child Abuse and Neglect Coordinating Organization. A synopsis of the conference banquet is presented as well as a report on the early bird workshop titled "Treatment of Sexual Abuse." Outlines are given of conference workshops focusing on the following areas: comprehensive emergency services to children; legislation; Title XX impact on protective services; Parents Anonymous; and the roles of physicians/hospitals, public health professionals, court/law enforcement, mental health professionals, schools/preschools, and the volunteer. Also given are the text of Governor O. Bowen's state luncheon address and outlines of the regional planning sessions. (SBH)