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Examining the Safety of High-Risk Interventions for Children and Young People June 1-4, 2005 Announcement and Registration
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</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=5><b><i>Symposium
Announcement<br>
</b>And Registration<br><br>
</i>Examining the Safety of<br>
High-Risk Interventions<br>
for Children and Young People<br><br>
</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=2><i>An international
symposium for<br>
researchers<br>
policy makers<br>
advocates and<br>
intervention system providers<br><br>
<br>
</i>Sponsored by<br>
Cornell University, College of Human Ecology, Family Life Development
Center<br>
In conjunction with<br>
Stirling University, Scotland<br>
Child Welfare League of America<br><br>
<br>
To be held<br>
June 1 - 4, 2005<br>
Ithaca, New York USA<br>
<i> </i><b> Background<br>
</b>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.<br><br>
<br>
<b>Purpose<br>
</b>The purpose of this symposium is to bring together researchers,
public policy specialists, legal scholars, and intervention system
providers:<br>
1.<x-tab> </x-tab>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<br>
2.<x-tab> </x-tab>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<br>
3.<x-tab> </x-tab>to examine current
clinical and organizational strategies which reduce the likelihood of
aggressive and counter-aggressive behaviors within residential
facilities<br>
4.<x-tab> </x-tab>to address future
research needs to provide a stronger foundation for policies, procedures,
and practice<br>
5.<x-tab> </x-tab>to publish the
results of this symposium to guide future research, policy formation,
procedures, and practices to establish evidence-based practice
guidelines<br><br>
<br>
<b>Program<br>
</b>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:<br>
1.<x-tab> </x-tab>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<br>
2.<x-tab> </x-tab>the safety of
physical and mechanical interventions focusing on medical,
pharmacological, and bio-mechanical hazards<br>
3.<x-tab> </x-tab>the psychological
and emotional impact of physical and mechanical interventions on
children, young people, staff, and the organization<br>
4.<x-tab> </x-tab>guidelines for the
development and use of high-risk physical and mechanical
interventions<br>
5.<x-tab> </x-tab>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<br><br>
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.<br><br>
<br>
<b>Agenda<br>
</b>The final agenda and program will be distributed electronically
approximately two weeks prior to the symposium to those who have
registered.<br><br>
<br>
<b>Presenters<br>
</b>The following is a partial list of presenters at this
symposium:<br><br>
David Allen, National Health Service Trust, Cardiff, Wales<br>
Lloyd Bullard, Child Welfare League of America, Washington, DC<br>
David Colton, Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents, Staunton,
Virginia<br>
David M. Day, Ryerson University, Ontario, Canada<br>
James Garbarino, Human Development, College of Human Ecology,<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Cornell
University, Ithaca, New York<br>
Kevin Ann Huckshorn, National Technical Assistance Center, Alexandria,
Virginia<br>
Kim Masters, Chief Medical Officer of ABS New Hope Treatment Centers,
Assistant Clinical Professor of Health and Behavior, Medical College of
Georgia <br>
Wanda Mohr, Rutgers Medical Center, Newark, New Jersey<br>
Brodie Paterson, Stirling University, Stirling, Scotland<br>
Sheila Suess Kennedy, School of Public & Environmental Affairs,
Indiana University /Purdue University at Indianapolis<br>
Ronald W. Thompson, Girls and Boystown, Omaha, Nebraska<br><br>
<br>
<b>Poster Session<br>
</b>Symposium participants are invited to apply for a limited number of
poster presentations. Contact Michael Nunno, man2@cornell.edu, with
your proposal. Please limit your proposal to 100 words. The
required size for posters is 48-inches by 36-inches, landscape
orientation.<br><br>
<br>
<b>Registration Fee<br>
</b>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.<br><br>
<br>
<b> Registering for the Symposium<br>
</b>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. <br><br>
<br>
<b>A Special Note<br>
</b>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.<br><br>
<b>If you have any questions about this symposium, please contact Michael
Nunno, man2@cornell.edu.<br><br>
<br>
</b><i> </i><b><u>Hotel Accommodations<br>
</u></b>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.<br>
<b><u>Please specify that you are with the Cornell Research
Symposium<br>
in order to receive the special rate.<br><br>
</u>Best Western University Inn - $110.00/night for single or double
occupancy<br>
</b>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.<br>
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.<br><br>
<b>Courtyard Marriott Ithaca - $138.50/night for king or double
occupancy<br>
</b>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.<br>
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.<br><br>
<b>Statler Hotel -</b> 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.<br>
For rates, room availability and reservations, call 1-800-541-2501 or
607-257-2500 or email reservations@sha.cornell.edu<br><br>
<b><u>Air Travel<br>
</u></b>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.<br><br>
For directions to Ithaca please visit
<a href="http://www.cornell.edu/visiting/ithaca/visiting.cfm"; eudora="autourl">http://www.cornell.edu/visiting/ithaca/visiting.cfm<br><br>
</a><b><u>Parking<br>
</u></b>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.<br><br>
College of Human Ecology<br>
Family Life Development Center - International Symposium June 1- 4,
2005<br>
Examining the Safety of High Risk Interventions for Children and Young
People<br>
Registration Form - Please Type or Print<br><br>
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: MAY 17,
2005<br>
Please show us how you would like your name to appear on your name
badge:<br><br>
Dr. Mr. Ms. Mrs. (circle one)<br>
First Name __________________________________<br>
Middle Name ______________________<br>
Last Name __________________________________<br>
Title: ______________________<br>
Organization/Affiliation: ______________________________<br><br>
Address: ______________________________________________<br>
City: ___________________________<br>
State/Province: __________<br>
Zip/Post Code: __________<br>
Country: ______________________________<br><br>
Please provide your telephone numbers with country code:<br>
Phone: ( )
_______________________________<br>
Fax: ( )
_______________________________<br>
Email (required): _______________________________<br><br>
Do you have any special dietary or mobility needs?<br>
__________________________________________________<br><br>
Please list the names of all non-registered guests that will accompany
you:<br>
____________________________________________________________________<br><br>
Please give us your emergency contact information (someone who will not
attend this event):<br>
Name: _____________________________________<br>
Phone: ( )
_________________________<br><br>
Registration Options <br>
Registration Fee: (includes admission to
all conference events, receptions and banquet)<br>
All Registrants $325 $__________<br><br>
Guest Barbeque Ticket: (admission to the June 3rd barbeque for
non-registered guests)<br>
$40 per
guest
$__________<br><br>
On Campus Housing Options (see following page for Hotel
Accommodations):<br>
On Campus (Option #1): <br>
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.<br><br>
Single Room (shares apartment with another attendee)<br>
$68.00 x _____ number of nights = $________<br><br>
Double Room (reserves the full two room apartment)<br>
$136.00 x _____ number of nights = $________<br><br>
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.<br>
Single Occupancy $42.00 x ____ persons x ____ number of nights =
$_______<br>
Double Occupancy $34.00 x ____ persons x ____ number of nights =
$_______<br><br>
Payment Options<br>
PLEASE ADD A $50 FEE FOR LATE REGISTRATION AFTER MAY 17,2005<br>
Registration Fees: ($325 per registrant) $__________<br>
Guest Barbeque Tickets: ($40 per guest)
$__________<br>
On Campus Housing
Total:
$__________<br>
Total:
$__________<br><br>
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.<br><br>
___ Check enclosed, made payable to Cornell University<br><br>
Credit card payment: ___ Visa ___
MasterCard<br>
___ American Express
___Discover ___Diner's Club<br>
Credit Card Number: __________________________________________<br>
Expires: ____ / _____<br>
Name on card:
__________________________________________________________________<br>
Signature:
_____________________________________________________________________<br><br>
Please mail registration form and payment to:<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Cornell
Research Symposium<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Cornell
University Conference Services<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>206 Robert
Purcell Community Center<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Ithaca,
NY 14853<br>
If paying with a credit card, you may also fax your registration and
credit card information to (607) 255-4722.<br>
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL CREDIT CARD INFORMATION.<br><br>
Hotel Accommodations<br>
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.<br>
Registration and payment must be made directly with these
hotels.<br><br>
Please specify that you are with the Cornell Research Symposium in order
to receive the special rate.<br><br>
Best Western University Inn - $110.00/night
for single or double occupancy<br>
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.<br>
Please call (800) 937-8376 or (607) 272-6100 to make your room
reservation. <br>
The deadline for room reservations at the Best Western University Inn is
May 1, 2005.<br><br>
Courtyard Marriott Ithaca - $138.50/night for
king or double occupancy<br>
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.<br>
Please call (866) 541-3600 or (607) 330-1000 to make your room
reservation. <br>
The deadline for room reservations at the Courtyard Marriott is April 29,
2005.<br><br>
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.<br>
For rates, room availability and reservations, call 1-800-541-2501 or
607-257-2500<br>
or email reservations@sha.cornell.edu<br><br>
Air Travel<br>
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.<br><br>
For directions to Ithaca please visit
<a href="http://www.cornell.edu/visiting/ithaca/visiting.cfm"; eudora="autourl">http://www.cornell.edu/visiting/ithaca/visiting.cfm<br><br>
</a>Parking<br>
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. <br>
Parking permits are available for $6.00 per day. <br><br>
<br>
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</pre>Michael Nunno, D.S.W. man2@cornell.edu, 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<br>
<<a href="http://rccp.cornell.edu/"; eudora="autourl">http://rccp.cornell.edu</a>><br>
"Thirty Years of Strengthening Families and Communities"<br>
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