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About the conference
Do you work with offenders with an intellectual and / or developmental disability, including autism? Do you struggle to find time in your daily work to learn about new strategies that are available and to keep up with the research on best practice?
If so, join us at this two-day conference to discover the latest thinking from eminent international speakers, as well as learn from smaller scale research and innovations in the concurrent sessions. The conference also offers unparalleled networking opportunities for delegates from the UK and overseas.
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Key topics
The programme offers valuable content across a wide range of topic areas, including:
- an overview of forensic learning disability and developmental disability services from an international perspective
- benchmarking in forensic LD and developmental disability settings
- education and training needs of staff
- provision of up-to-date information on legal aspects and complex needs
- treatment approaches – what works?
- autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger syndrome
- learning disability / developmental disability and the criminal justice system
- residential and community supervision
- mental health legislation and the learning disabled offender
- transcultural issues.
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Networking and experience sharing was priceless and unavailable in any other setting.
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Why attend this conference?
- Gain an overview of forensic learning disability and developmental disability services from an international perspective.
- Hear the latest thinking on legal aspects and complex needs treatment approaches – what works?
- Discuss different models of care for effective clinical interventions.
- Improve benchmarking in forensic LD and developmental disability settings.
- Evaluate the education and training needs of your team.
- Find out more about offenders with autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger syndrome.
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Preventing sexual offending and reoffending in autistic teens: workshop
This exciting 1-day workshop on Tuesday 10 April 2018 will be taking an in-depth look at a variety of aspects of sexual offending by autistic teenagers. Find out more about the workshop here.
Orientation day and site visit for international delegates
For delegates unfamiliar with the UK health and social care system, we are offering this specially designed orientation day and site visit to a secure service on Tuesday 10 April 2018. Find out more about the orientation day here.
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Confirmed speakers
Our top international speakers will give you unique insight and understanding into offenders who have an intellectual and / or developmental disability. Among our expert speakers and panelists are:
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Fees
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Price
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2-day
conference + dinner |
£365 +
VAT |
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1-day
conference only |
£245 +
VAT |
| Exhibitor rate | £595 + VAT |
| Sexual offending and autism workshop | £120 + VAT |
| Orientation day and site visit | £120 + VAT |
Don't delay - book now to secure your place at this unique and inspiring conference.
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