Call for Presentation and Workshop Proposals

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1 Call for Presentation and Workshop Proposals Deauville Beach Resort Miami Beach, Florida June 18-20, 2008 The Florida Network of Victim Witness Services and the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence are pleased to announce a call for proposals for the 2008 annual conference. This year s theme is We All Have A Voice. Listen. Presentations, workshops, and panel discussions on aspects of sexual violence and victim services are being sought. Proposals involving interactive, skillbuilding workshops are especially encouraged. Workshops and presentations of 90 minutes will be held concurrently during several breakout sessions. Presenters will receive a free conference registration. Target audience Rape crisis counselors and victim advocates, prevention educators, rape crisis program administrators, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, therapists, social workers, and medical professionals Spanish and Creole workshops The 2008 conference will feature workshops in Spanish and Haitian Creole. Proposals for presentations led in these languages are especially encouraged. Suggested topics Proposals focusing on working with diverse communities and therapeutic techniques for victims will receive special consideration. Topics include but are not limited to: Interventions for special populations Therapies for victims of sexual violence SART coordination or strategies to improve communities collaboration and response to sexual violence Model prevention programming Skill-building for rape crisis program staff Investigative or prosecution techniques New research on sexual violence issues Forensic exams and medical issues New laws regarding victim s rights or compensation Developing or funding non-profit organizations Immigration and Domestic Violence Personnel or human resource issues in non-profit organizations 1

2 Wellness Day, June 17 th The conference begins Tuesday, June 17 th with an optional wellness track geared toward self-care for attendees. Conference planners encourage workshop proposals on topics such as: Yoga Nutrition Tai Chi Creative Writing Theatre/Dance Painting Aroma Therapy The Workshop Proposals Form follows on the next page. Please use this form to submit your proposal. It is also accessible to download from the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence website at Proposals must include: 1. completed Workshop Proposal Form 2. resume or curriculum vitae of each presenter 3. short bio of each presenter Proposals must be received in our office no later than Friday, January 18, Please feel free to call, fax, or me with any questions you may have. Applicants will be notified of workshop acceptance or denial by February 2, Thank you for your interest in our conference. Sincerely, Grace Frances Director of Training and Technical Assistance Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (888) (850) fax 2

3 Workshop Proposal Form Deauville Beach Resort Miami Beach, Florida June 18-20, 2008 Workshop/Presentation Title: Style: Lecture Interactive workshop Panel discussion Level: Basic Intermediate Advanced Intended Audience: Rape Crisis Counselors Rape Crisis Program Administrators Law Enforcement Officers Social Workers Medical Personnel Victim Advocates Prevention Educators Prosecutors Multi-Disciplinary Therapists Audio/Visual Requests: LCD Projector Laptop Flipchart TV/VCR Other: 1

4 Proposals must include a resume or curriculum vitae and short bio for each presenter. Name of Lead Presenter: (Additional presenters may be listed on next page of this form.) Agency/Organization: Mailing Address: Address: Phone Number: Fax Number: Include at least three behaviorally oriented objectives. (Objectives should describe what the learner will be able to do at the end of the presentation, workshop, or panel discussion. Examples of behaviorally oriented verbs include state, describe, identify, recall, define, and determine. ) Brief abstract of workshop (100 words maximum): Outline of workshop 2

5 List any additional presenters, if applicable: Name of Additional Presenter: Agency/Organization: Mailing Address: Address: Phone Number: Fax Number: 3