Abstracts

Refocusing Women’s Experiences Of Violence Examining The Policies, Protocols And Procedures That Support A Womans Rights To Safety And Security.

The Organising Committee are calling for abstracts:

Key Dates

Abstract Deadline : 24 June 2005
Acceptance Notification : Mid July 2005

The goals of the Conference Refocusing Women’s Experiences of Violence are:

To promote best practice
Identify gaps
Be a catalyst for social action in responding to and preventing violence against women

While the conference has a national relevance it will be underpinned by an examination of issues relevant to South West Sydney. This means we will be looking at issues including cultural diversity, immigration, indigenous women, women with complex needs, working class women.

Presentations can include papers, interactive workshops, posters, performances, video, artworks and innovative resources.

All presentations should meet one of the conference aims:

Service Position - To build a dynamic picture of what service provision models work for a range of women drawing from women’s own experiences as well as those for current day and future.

Theoretical Framework - Examine feminist theory and other relevant theoretical approaches to violence against women and critically evaluate their usefulness for current day and future.

Legal and Social Policies - Explore policies and legal initiatives that influence outcomes for women and children affected by violence.

Social Action - Explore and promote effective social action to stop violence against women by providing a forum to discuss where we are at; where social action is best located; showcase effective campaigns and explore future options.

Preventative Strategies - Investigate effective preventative strategies at a local, national and international level.

Presentations should address one of the following themes;

Indigenous Women’s Issues
Working in Diverse Communities
Best Practice Principles in Service Delivery Supporting Women’s and Children’s safety
Partnerships
Radical Social Action
Children and Domestica Violence
Women with Complex Needs
Women’s Voices
Law Reform

Abstract Submission guidelines

Abstracts should consist of a maximum of 200 words.
Abstracts must be submitted via the abstract submission form on the Conference website in Microsoft Word format.
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Failure to Present

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Should you have any questions in regards to your abstract submission please contact the Refocusing 2005 Conference Managers via email: refocusing2005@tourhosts.com.au

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