The Forensic Mental Health Association of California

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2012 CALL FOR PAPERS

Coming of Age: The Evolution of Forensic Mental Health

The 37th Annual Conference of the Forensic Mental Health Association of California will be held from March 21-23, 2012, at the Embassy Suites in Seaside, CA. The conference will consist of quality presentations relating to forensic mental health and relevant to medical and mental health clinicians, law enforcement, the courts, parole and probation officers and other professionals working with the forensic mentally ill population.

FMHAC invites you to participate in our 2012 conference with a full presentation or poster. We are seeking proposals that address legal issues/changes in forensic mental health, evidence-based best treatment practices, highlight innovative programs with statistical support, and discuss other issues in the field. Presentations addressing current concerns, research, treatment and assessment in forensic mental health are also welcome.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Presentation Requirements

Time allotted per workshop is 90 minutes. Presenters are expected to provide their own handouts to attendees. Handouts will be posted on the website prior to the event and distributed at the conference on CDs. If handouts include any copyrighted materials, they must be provided to attendees by presenters.One complimentary conference attendance per presentation will be allotted for the main speaker, unless otherwise specified, and expenses are not reimbursed.

Poster Requirements

Posters should have the following format: horizontal size 150 cm x vertical size 120 cm (maximal dimension of individual panels) and will be mounted on easels. They should be shown for all 3 days of the meeting (Wednesday – Friday). A session with all first authors present will be held on Wednesday evening. Poster authors must register for the conference to attend workshops and no expenses are reimbursed.

TO COMPLETE YOUR PROPOSAL, SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS

Application form

CV/resume for each presenter

References from previous presentations or description of presentation style (not needed for poster applications)

200-500 word abstract

Title:

Format

Workshop

Lecture

Panel

Poster

Audio/Visual Reqests

All rooms will be set up with a microphone, podium, table w/ 2 chairs, and projector/screen for powerpoint presentations. Please provide your own laptop for powerpoint presentations.

Indicate here if you include audio during any part of your presentation (ex., a video played from your laptop)

Primary Instructor Information

Name:

Credential:

Position at Institution:

Institutional Affiliation:

Mailing Address:

Phone Number:

E-mail:

Co-Presenter Information (please list this information for all co-presenters)

Name:

Credential:

Position at Institution:

Institutional Affiliation:

Mailing Address:

Phone Number:

E-mail:

Description of Session (75 words max.; to be used in the conference brochure. Please include content of presentation such as research, statistics, treatment procedures, overview of a program, etc.)

Course Level (please be as accurate as possible and choose only one)

Introductory (useful for mental health professionals/students new to this field, or non-mental health professionals with limited experience in this field)

Intermediate (useful for professionals with experience in this field)

Advanced (useful for professionals with extensive experience in this field)

Target Audience (mark all that apply)

Licensed Psychologists

MFT/LCSW/LEP

MD/RN/NP/Psych Techs

Judges/Lawyers

Administrators/Other non-Mental Health Professionals

General Public

Main Points/Outline (5 bullets)If your presentation is 3 hours long or more, please include a timed outline.

Educational Goals (5 bullets)If your presentation is 3 hours long or more, please include a timed outline.