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Registration Information

To register for the 16^th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, visit our Web site or complete the Conference Registration Form and send it, along with your registration fee, to: 16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect; c/o Pal-Tech, Inc.; 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1000; Arlington, VA 22209.

The registration fee entitles you to participate in the Opening Plenary and Conference Reception, daily Plenary and Mini-Plenary Sessions, Workshops, Skill Seminars, and Roundtables. It also allows access to the Exhibit Hall, which houses poster sessions, food concessions, and entertainment in addition to exhibits. You must register separately for Pre-Conference Seminars, described on page 4 and identified by corresponding letter on the Conference Registration Form. Tickets for Experiential Learning Opportunities, Special Events, and the Closing Luncheon also must be purchased separately.

Early registration is encouraged. A reduced fee of $275 will be offered to those who register by Wednesday, February 28, 2007. Registrations postmarked or completed on the Web after that date should include the full Conference fee of $300. Seniors (65+) and full-time students (with proof of status), as well as one-day participants, may pay an early bird Conference registration rate of $175, if registered by Wednesday, February 28, 2007. After that date, the rate increases to $200 for seniors, students, and one-day participants.

Scholarships

A limited number of partial and full registration scholarships are available. Please indicate on the Conference Registration Form if you would like to receive information and an application. Scholarships cover the costs of Conference registration ONLY. Hotel and Travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant.

Continuing Education Credit

Portland State University (PSU) will be awarding Certified Documentation of Contact Hours for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to a number of professional disciplines: social workers, physicians, nurses, attorneys, psychologists, teachers, child care providers, law enforcement officers, and counselors. The CEUs may be restricted to approval by the accrediting board or organization in the individual participant's state of residence. Those who wish to request review for eligibility in their state may need to apply on an individual basis. Participants will be responsible for paying a $25 processing fee at the Conference. Only one Certificate will be processed for each Conference participant. The CEU table will be in the Registration Area, located on the M.L. King Jr. Concourse—Level 1 of the Oregon Convention Center. For more information on how to register online for Certified Documentation of Contact Hours, please visit the Web site.

Exhibit Hall

Vendors, publishers, government agencies, child welfare organizations, and others will share new and innovative information about products and services relevant to the field of child and family services. All morning and afternoon breaks will be held in the Exhibit Hall, open daily Tuesday through Friday and located on the M.L. King Jr. Concourse—Level 1 of the Oregon Convention Center.

Cancellations

Cancellations of your Conference Registration must be made in writing. Cancellations postmarked prior to February 28, 2007, are subject to a $75 administrative fee. There will be no refunds on cancellations after that date. All refunds will be issued after the Conference.

Child Care Services

Daytime child care will be available during the Conference. If you would like to receive information about these services and related fees, or make reservations, please indicate accordingly on the Conference Registration Form.

Special Needs

The Oregon Convention Center is in full compliance with public accommodation requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please indicate on the Conference Registration Form any special assistance you may require.

Audio Tapes

Audiocassette tapes of the general Conference sessions and workshops will be available for sale in a designated area at the Oregon Convention Center.

For Further Information

Please contact the 16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect at 703-528-0435 or 16conf@pal-tech.com.

Updated on September 18, 2008