call for abstracts

Abstract submissions have closed. We are excited by the standard of abstract submissions and look forward to what will be an outstanding program..

Introduction

VOTA 2009 aims to attract a wide body of representation drawing from all agencies and disciplines involved in the management of and working with sexual offenders and victim/survivors and encourage collaboration between such agencies. VOTA 2009 will entail traditional conference presentations, workshops and interactive discussion forums.

VOTA 2009 submissions will relate to four key themes:

Assisting community protection by
Promoting research and skills to effectively manage and treat sex offenders, including early prevention strategies,
Informing policy makers, aiding research and influencing practice related to offenders and survivors of sexual abuse,
Collaborating as a broad and effective body of representation for all agencies/disciplines focused on the management and interaction with offenders and survivors of sexual abuse,
Supporting the development of 'self-care' awareness for persons interacting with offenders and survivors of sexual abuse.

The content of themes include the following:

• Assessment & Treatment
• Research Outcomes
• Early Intervention
• Informing Policy and Strategy
• Continuum of care: Transition Services; Inter-agency collaboration
• Therapeutic Communities
• Therapeutic jurisprudence
• Current strategies for self care; Importance of Supervision; Costs of neglecting self care; Costs of Vicarious Trauma

Confirmation of Acceptance

We require confirmation of your acceptance of this speaking offer and that you register and pay to attend the conference (payment of registration is a condition of presenting at the conference). Please register on the website to obtain the early bird rate available to speakers. Early Bird registration closes 28 August 2008. As you can appreciate we have received more abstracts than our program can incorporate, and as such any speakers who have not paid their Conference registration by 28 August 2009 may be withdrawn from the program.

What happens next

1. You will receive notification of your abstract results via email.
2. If you have not received notification of your abstract results by the due date, please contact the Conference Managers, arinex at vota2009@arinex.com.au
3. If successful, you will be required to confirm your acceptance of the invitation, confirm the name of the presenter, provide a biography and register the presenter to attend the conference.
4. Further instructions on presentation requirements will be provided in future correspondence.

(Please note: All correspondence will be forwarded by email to one contact only, preferably the presenter. Unless otherwise notified, the conference office will assume that the name the submission was uploaded under is the name of the presenter.)

Disclaimer

The invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer to pay travel, accommodation or registration costs associated with the Conference. Similarly, no speakers' fee is paid to successful applicants.

By submitting this abstract you confirm that it has not been published or presented at an international meeting. You also grant the Organising Committee permission to publish the proposal and paper in the Conference proceedings in hard copy and electronic format.

If you do not wish to do this but still wish to submit please contact arinex to discuss. The Organising Committee's decision on acceptance of the abstract will be final.

Contact

For further information, please contact the Conference Organisers

arinex pty limited
Email: vota2009@arinex.com.au
Tel: + 61 3 9417 0888
Fax: + 61 3 9417 0899