Examining the Safety of High-Risk Interventions for Children and Young People June 1-4, 2005 Announcement and Registration

["Michael Nunno \(by way of Holly Larrabee-Warner <hl332@xxxxxxxxxxx>\)" <man2@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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Symposium
Announcement
And Registration

Examining the Safety of
High-Risk Interventions
for Children and Young People

An international symposium for
researchers
policy makers
advocates and
intervention system providers


Sponsored by
Cornell University, College of Human Ecology, Family Life Development Center
In conjunction with
Stirling University, Scotland
Child Welfare League of America


To be held
June 1 - 4, 2005
Ithaca, New York USA
  Background
The use of physical and mechanical restraints and devices to control the aggressive and violent behavior of children has been part of the treatment and the safety options of psychiatric facilities, prisons, alternate home environments such as orphanages, group homes and some schools for decades and longer. Current research on the effectiveness of these strategies and tactics calls to question their impact on reducing aggression and violence, and further on their ultimate physical and psychological safety, especially with children. Constitutional, ethical, and legal scholars have debated the fundamental values of systems that use physical and mechanical means to control aggression in free societies. Some states and nations have restricted these interventions from use in all but the most immediate safety situations.


Purpose
The purpose of this symposium is to bring together researchers, public policy specialists, legal scholars, and intervention system providers:
1.      to examine legal, ethical, training, and organizational issues necessary to ensure the safe, humane, and appropriate employment of high-risk physical and mechanical holds with children and young people
2.      to examine the current medical, bio-mechanical, psychological, and organizational research basis for employing high-risk physical and mechanical interventions with children and young people including escorts, floor restraints, and other physical and mechanical holds necessary to ensure a child's and a young person's safety and developmental needs
3.      to examine current clinical and organizational strategies which reduce the likelihood of aggressive and counter-aggressive behaviors within residential facilities
4.      to address future research needs to provide a stronger foundation for policies, procedures, and practice
5.      to publish the results of this symposium to guide future research, policy formation, procedures, and practices to establish evidence-based practice guidelines


Program
Between 75 and 100 international researchers, public policy advocates, as well as representatives from providers of crisis prevention and management systems will address issues such as:
1.      the legal and ethical uses of physical and mechanical interventions within the context of the United Nations Commission of the Rights of Children and other pertinent national legislation
2.      the safety of physical and mechanical interventions focusing on medical, pharmacological, and bio-mechanical hazards
3.      the psychological and emotional impact of physical and mechanical interventions on children, young people, staff, and the organization
4.      guidelines for the development and use of high-risk physical and mechanical interventions
5.      clinical and organizational strategies including training, supervision, and monitoring likely to reduce aggressive and counter-aggressive behavior and therefore the use of high-risk physical and mechanical interventions

Selected presenters will address significant issues articulated above within their disciplines and their areas of expertise. Participants will be expected to respond to these lead presentations, and will have the opportunity to offer rebuttals, comments, or concurrences during the symposium.  There will be a publication of the symposium proceedings.


Agenda
The final agenda and program will be distributed electronically approximately two weeks prior to the symposium to those who have registered.


Presenters
The following is a partial list of presenters at this symposium:

David Allen, National Health Service Trust, Cardiff, Wales
Lloyd Bullard, Child Welfare League of America, Washington, DC
David Colton, Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents, Staunton, Virginia
David M. Day, Ryerson University, Ontario, Canada
James Garbarino, Human Development, College of Human Ecology,
        Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Kevin Ann Huckshorn, National Technical Assistance Center, Alexandria, Virginia
Kim Masters, Chief Medical Officer of ABS New Hope Treatment Centers, Assistant Clinical Professor of Health and Behavior, Medical College of Georgia
Wanda Mohr, Rutgers Medical Center, Newark, New Jersey
Brodie Paterson, Stirling University, Stirling, Scotland
Sheila Suess Kennedy, School of Public & Environmental Affairs, Indiana University /Purdue University at Indianapolis
Ronald W. Thompson, Girls and Boystown, Omaha, Nebraska


Poster Session
Symposium participants are invited to apply for a limited number of poster presentations.  Contact Michael Nunno, man2@xxxxxxxxxxx, with your proposal.  Please limit your proposal to 100 words.  The required size for posters is 48-inches by 36-inches, landscape orientation.


Registration Fee
A fee of $325.00 (US) will include admission to all symposium events, receptions, and banquet.  Accommodation and travel fees are additional. Please see pages 5-6 for details.  Participants who register after May 17, 2005 will be assessed a $50.00 late registration fee.


 Registering for the Symposium
To register for this event, please complete the form on page 6 and mail it with your payment enclosed to the address given on the form. 


A Special Note
Please feel free to forward this announcement to any colleague who may have an interest in this research symposium. The only method of publicity for this symposium will be through e-mail and selected websites.

If you have any questions about this symposium, please contact Michael Nunno, man2@xxxxxxxxxxx.


 Hotel Accommodations
Rooms have been blocked at the Best Western University Inn and the Courtyard Marriott in Ithaca for the evenings of May 31, 2005 through June 4, 2005. Registration and payment must be made directly with these hotels.
Please specify that you are with the Cornell Research Symposium
in order to receive the special rate.

Best Western University Inn - $110.00/night for single or double occupancy
Adjacent to Cornell University, minutes to Ithaca College and downtown. Complimentary continental breakfast. All rooms have refrigerators and microwaves. Free HBO. Free transportation to and from campus, downtown and airport.
Please call (800) 937-8376 or (607) 272-6100 to make your room reservation. The deadline for room reservations at the Best Western University Inn is May 1, 2005.

Courtyard Marriott Ithaca - $138.50/night for king or double occupancy
Located just minutes away from Cornell University and Cayuga Lake, the Ithaca Courtyard will enhance your stay while in the area. Spacious guestrooms will provide the comforts of home by featuring a relaxing sitting area, dual sinks, a large work desk, complimentary high-speed internet access, and in-room coffee. Shuttle available. Conveniently located near the airport.
Please call (866) 541-3600 or (607) 330-1000 to make your room reservation. The deadline for room reservations at the Courtyard Marriott is April 29, 2005.

Statler Hotel - A limited number of rooms may also be available at the Statler Hotel on the Cornell University Campus. The Statler Hotel has 150 gracious guestrooms, including spacious VIP and Hospitality Suites, many with a breathtaking view of Ithaca, Cornell University, and the rolling countryside.
For rates, room availability and reservations, call 1-800-541-2501 or 607-257-2500 or email reservations@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Air Travel
Please note: Multiple carriers serve the Greater Binghamton Airport and Hancock Airport in Syracuse. U.S. Air is the sole carrier serving the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport.

For directions to Ithaca please visit http://www.cornell.edu/visiting/ithaca/visiting.cfm

Parking
Transportation will be provided from the hotels to all conference events. Parking is extremely limited on campus. If you will bring your car on campus, please let us know when you check in. Parking permits are available for $6.00 per day.

College of Human Ecology
Family Life Development Center - International Symposium June 1- 4, 2005
Examining the Safety of High Risk Interventions for Children and Young People
Registration Form - Please Type or Print

    DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION:   MAY 17, 2005
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Registration Options
Registration Fee:      (includes admission to all conference events, receptions and banquet)
All Registrants $325      $__________

Guest Barbeque Ticket: (admission to the June 3rd barbeque for non-registered guests)
$40 per guest             $__________

On Campus Housing Options (see following page for Hotel Accommodations):
On Campus (Option #1):
Townhouse apartments are located within a five minute walk to Appel Community Center, where conference sessions and dining will occur.  These apartment style residence halls are air-conditioned.  There are two double occupancy bedrooms and a bathroom on the second level.  There is a kitchen, dining room and living room on the first level.

Single Room (shares apartment with another attendee)
   $68.00 x  _____ number of nights = $________

Double Room (reserves the full two room apartment)
   $136.00 x _____ number of nights = $________

On Campus (Option #2): Akwe:kon (pronounced "ag-way-go") is a seven minute walk to Appel Community Center.  This is a traditional residence hall with shared bathroom facilities.  This housing option is preferable for persons with special mobility needs.
Single Occupancy $42.00 x ____ persons x ____ number of nights = $_______
Double Occupancy $34.00 x ____ persons x ____ number of nights = $_______

Payment Options
PLEASE ADD A $50 FEE FOR LATE REGISTRATION AFTER MAY 17,2005
Registration Fees:  ($325 per registrant)  $__________
Guest Barbeque Tickets:  ($40 per guest)   $__________
On Campus Housing Total:                   $__________
Total:                                     $__________

Any refund request will incur a $50 processing fee.  Payment may be made with credit cards as listed below, or with a US bank check (in US dollars). A $50 fee will be charged for any returned check.

___ Check enclosed, made payable to Cornell University

Credit card payment:  ___ Visa     ___ MasterCard
___ American Express     ___Discover    ___Diner's Club
Credit Card Number: __________________________________________
Expires: ____ / _____
Name on card: __________________________________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________________________

Please mail registration form and payment to:
        Cornell Research Symposium
        Cornell University Conference Services
        206 Robert Purcell Community Center
        Ithaca, NY  14853
If paying with a credit card, you may also fax your registration and credit card information to (607) 255-4722.
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL CREDIT CARD INFORMATION.

Hotel Accommodations
Rooms have been blocked at the Best Western University Inn and the Courtyard Marriott in Ithaca for the evenings of May 31, 2005 through June 4, 2005.
Registration and payment must be made directly with these hotels.

Please specify that you are with the Cornell Research Symposium in order to receive the special rate.

Best Western University Inn    -   $110.00/night for single or double occupancy
Adjacent to Cornell University, minutes to Ithaca College and downtown.  Complimentary continental breakfast.  All rooms have refrigerators and microwaves.  Free HBO.  Free transportation to and from campus, downtown and airport.
Please call (800) 937-8376 or (607) 272-6100 to make your room reservation.
The deadline for room reservations at the Best Western University Inn is May 1, 2005.

Courtyard Marriott Ithaca   -   $138.50/night for king or double occupancy
Located just minutes away from Cornell University and Cayuga Lake, the Ithaca Courtyard will enhance your stay while in the area.  Spacious guestrooms will provide the comforts of home by featuring a relaxing sitting area, dual sinks, a large work desk, complimentary high-speed internet access, and in-room coffee.  Shuttle available.  Conveniently located near the airport.
Please call (866) 541-3600 or (607) 330-1000 to make your room reservation.
The deadline for room reservations at the Courtyard Marriott is April 29, 2005.

Statler Hotel -   A limited number of rooms may also be available at the Statler Hotel on the Cornell University Campus.  The Statler Hotel has 150 gracious guestrooms, including spacious VIP and Hospitality Suites, many with a breathtaking view of Ithaca, Cornell University, and the rolling countryside.
For rates, room availability and reservations, call 1-800-541-2501 or 607-257-2500
or email reservations@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Air Travel
Please note: Multiple carriers serve the Greater Binghamton Airport and Hancock Airport in Syracuse. U.S. Air is the sole carrier serving the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport.

For directions to Ithaca please visit  http://www.cornell.edu/visiting/ithaca/visiting.cfm

Parking
Transportation will be provided from the hotels to all conference events.  Parking is extremely limited on campus.  If you will bring your car on campus, please let us know when you check in.
Parking permits are available for $6.00 per day.

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Michael Nunno, D.S.W.   man2@xxxxxxxxxxx, Beebe
Hall  - Family Life Development Center, College of Human Ecology,
Cornell University,  Ithaca NY 14853-4401, Tele: 607 254-5127,
255-7794  FAX: 607  255-4837, 255-8562
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