Division of Forensic Psychology Annual Conference 23rd-25th June 2009

The Division of Criminological & Legal Psychology, founded in 1977, was renamed the Division of Forensic Psychology in 1999. The Division exists to represent the interests of the increasing number of psychologists whose work involves the Criminal and Civil Justice systems. The Division draws its membership from a broad range of psychologists working within/across a range of locations such as Prisons, Secure Hospitals, Probation, Courts, Community Settings, Social Services, Universities and the Police.

The 2009 conference aims to reflect the eclectic nature of the Division of Forensic Psychology and embrace the many areas of research and practice of interest to the Division, as well as supporting the importance of networking to enhance multi-disciplinary/agency working. Hosted by the Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire, the conference will cover themes including sex offenders, general aggression, stalking and facial composites.

The conference will include a conference dinner hosted by Heathcotes, with pre-dinner reception and entertainment. For delegates with extra time, surrounding areas such as the Lake District, Liverpool and Manchester can be easily reached. We look forward to welcoming you to the City of Preston.

Who should attend?

The conference will be of interest to a range of delegates whose practice includes coverage of forensic issues and/or who are studying forensic psychology as a discipline. Thus the conference will be of interest to psychologists, psychiatrists, solicitors, barristers, police, social workers, academics, researchers and students etc.

A full conference programme will be available as soon individual papers and symposiums have been confirmed. A call for papers has been issued and the full agreed programme is expected to be available by April 2009. The complete programme will be available on the following website:

www.uclan.ac.uk/dfpconference2009

The conference will open for registration at 10.30am on the 23rd June, with the opening keynote address at 1.30pm. The conference will close between 12.30pm and 1.00pm on the 25th June.

DFP Conference Booklet

Confirmed Keynote Addresses

Professor Edwin Megargee (US)
Topic: Under-controlled and over-controlled aggression

Greg Vecchi (US: FBI Academy)
Topic: Hostage-taking

Professor Paul E. Mullen, Monash University, Australia
Topic: Stalking

Dr Douglas Boer, University of Waikato, New Zealand
Topic: Sexual Violence Risk Assessment

Confirmed Invited Symposium

Dr Charlie Frowd: University of Central Lancashire
Topic: Facial Recognition and Facial Composites

Conference Fees
The cost of the full conference includes refreshments and lunch on 23rd, 24th and 25th June, conference dinner (and entertainment) on the 24th June and full conference documentation. Transfers are also included from Preston Central Travel Lodge and the Holiday Inn Preston.

Accommodation is not included in the conference fee and must be booked by the delegate separately.

The cost of the conference daily rate includes refreshments, lunch and full conference documentation but does not include accommodation, breakfast or the conference dinner. The full conference rate includes the conference dinner.

Student rates are available for students in full time education and there is a lower rate for BPS members (details of University/Course and BPS numbers respectively must be provided on the booking form in order to qualify for lower rates).

Payment Terms
Returning this form constitutes a firm booking. On completion of the booking form, payment for the conference may be made by cheque (made payable to UCLan Business Services Ltd) or credit card. Receipts will be issued within twenty eight days after the conference. On production of a purchase order by the delegate’s organisation, an invoice may also be raised.

Substitution and Cancellation
Any cancellations received up to and including 23rd May 2009 will be given a 50% refund. Any cancellations received after this date, a refund will not be given. Cancellations must be made in writing to DFPConference2009@uclan.ac.uk
Verbal cancellations will not be accepted.

Name substitutions are accepted up to 8th June 2009 and should be made in writing to DFPConference2009@uclan.ac.uk Verbal substitutions will not be accepted. Packages cannot be shared under any circumstances.

Special Diets
All catering is organised with options to fulfil the requirements of vegetarians. However, we can accommodate most dietary requirements if these are indicated to us on booking.

Adapted Facilities
All buildings have wheelchair access and various other special facilities. We are happy to clarify these prior to booking on request.

Quality Assured
At the end of the conference, you will be asked to complete an evaluation form. To ensure we maintain a high quality of service, we welcome your comments and suggestions and would ask that you take the time to complete these details and return them to us.

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the conference fee and must be booked by the delegate separately. Details can be provided on local accommodation in Preston.

Bus transfers to the conference venue will be arranged from the following hotels, the cost of which are covered by the conference fee:
HOLIDAY INN PRESTON
0 8704 009066 "Press option 7"
www.ichotelsgroup.com

PRESTON CENTRAL TRAVEL LODGE
www.travelodge.co.uk

To register for the Conference and/or more information please contact:

Emma Kelly
Conference and Events Management
Room 010 Foster Building
University of Central Lancashire
preston
PR1 2HE

tel:01172 892 654
fax: 01172 892 977

e-mail: DFPConference2009@uclan.ac.uk

Registration Form DFP Annual Conference 2009