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The 1st International Conference on the Care and Treatment of Offenders with a Learning Disability
Tuesday 4 September to Thursday 6 September 2001
Venue University of Central Lancashire, Preston
Organisers, Faculty of Health, University Central Lancashire in association with Royal College of Nursing, Calderstones NHS Trust, Hertfordshire and Partnership NHS Trust, Northgate and Prudhoe NHS Trust, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Enquiries Ann Fitzgerald
Business Services
Livesey House
University of Central Lancashire
Preston, PR1 2HE
Tel: +44 (0)1772 892258
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The 1st International Conference on the Care and Treatment of Offenders with a Learning Disability
Background
In the United Kingdom, services providing care for the learning disabled offender, both in the NHS and independent health sectors, and the criminal justice system, have struggled to find a platform for their speciality. Often professionals looking to share their expertise find themselves regarded as a minority interest by both health and criminal justice mainstream services and, consequently, are overlooked.
This three day international conference will exclusively focus on the needs of this group of individuals and will provide an opportunity to hear presentations from eminent researchers as well as smaller scale research and innovations in concurrent presentations. This fully residential conference, to be held at University of Central Lancashire, will offer unparalleled networking opportunities for delegates from the UK and overseas.
Aims and objectives
The conference provides an opportunity for individuals from a range of organisations and agencies to meet together with the aim of:
§ Creating an organisation/association where practitioners, policy makers, researchers and advocates from multiple countries could find ongoing opportunities for learning and collaboration.
§ Exchanging information on effective models of care, intervention strategies, research, training and policy making to be readily utilised in different countries to improve care on a local, regional and national basis.
Content
The content area includes:
§ The nature of learning disability and offending behaviour. Epidemiological issues, the nature and type of offending, cross cultural issues.
§ Diagnostic issues. Multiple pathology and mixed diagnosis, the challenge for services.
§ Education and training needs of staff.
§ Focus on the key offences: arson, sexual offences and violent behaviour.
§ Treatment approaches - what works?
§ Learning disability and the criminal justice system (PACE, remand, representation in court, diversion issues, youth custody and prisons, probation services).
§ Forensic services for learning disabilities: residential, community supervision
§ Mental health legislation and the learning disabled offender (Review of the Mental Health Act, consent, capacity, the MHAC, common law).
Who should attend?
Health, social care and criminal justice professionals working in learning disabilities, voluntary organisations, prison services, user groups and families, social work, community services, probation, education, independent sector.
Site visits
Site visits to nearby facilities serving learning disabled offenders may be organised for participants if requested when booking.
Tuesday, 4 September
Chair: To be confirmed
9.00 am Registration, refreshments and check into accommodation
10.30 am Welcome to University of Central Lancashire Introduction Eileen Martin Dean of Faculty of HealthUniversity of Central Lancashire
10.45 am The UK Policy Perspective John MahoneyDepartment of Health, UK
11.30 am The Nature of Learning Disability : epidemiological issues, the nature and type of offending, cross cultural comparisons Ken Day Consultant Psychiatrist (tbc)
12.15 pm Lunch
1.15 pm Diagnostic Issues: multiple pathology and mixed diagnosis, the challenge for services To be confirmed
2.00 pm Risk Assessment in Forensic Learning Disability Sue JohnstonSection of Forensic PsychiatryUniversity of Sheffield
2.45 pm Refreshments
3.15 pm Treatment Approaches: what works? Professor Bill LindsayHead of Clinical PsychologyTayside Primary Healthcare NHS Trust
4.00 pm Concurrent Sessions 1 Select sessions at conference
4.30 pm Concurrent Sessions 2 Select sessions at conference
7.30 pm Dinner for residential delegates
Wednesday, 5 September
Chair: Linda Ions, Chief Executive, Northgate and Prudhoe NHS Trust
9.15 am Learning Disability and the Criminal Justice System: PACE, remand, representation in court, diversion issues, youth custody and prisons, probation services Judge Gordon AshtonPreston Combined Court
10.00 am Mental Health Legislation and the Learning Disabled Offender: review of the Mental Health Act, consent, capacity, the MHAC, common law Professor William BingleyUniversity of Central Lancashire
10.45 am Refreshments
11.15 am Concurrent Sessions 3 Select sessions at conference
11.45 am Concurrent Sessions 4 Select sessions at conference
Wednesday, 5 September, continued
12.15 pm Lunch
1.15 pm Commissioning Services for the Learning Disabled Jacqui HowardRegional Co-OrdinatorNHS Executive North West
2.00 pm People with a Learning Disability as Perpetrators and Victims of Violence: A perspective from the USA Leigh Ann EvansThe Arc, USA
2.45 pm Refreshments
3.15 pm Concurrent sessions 5 Select sessions at conference
3.45 pm Concurrent sessions 6 Select sessions at conference
4.15 pm Concurrent sessions 7 Select sessions at conference
7.30 pm Conference Dinner Hosted by Tom Freeman OBEHertfordshire and Partnership NHS Trust
Thursday, 6 September
Chair, Russ Pearce, Chief Executive, Calderstones NHS Trust
9.15 am To be confirmed To be confirmed
10.00 am The Learning Disabled as Victims of Violence Pat FrankishLead PsychologistRampton Hospital
10.45 am Refreshments
11.15 am Concurrent sessions 8 Select sessions at conference
11.45 am Concurrent sessions 9 Select sessions at conference
12.15 pm Lunch
1.15 pm Panel SessionForensic Learning Disability Nursing: the research evidence and education and training needs of staff Colin DaleUniversity of Central LancashireDebra MooreRampton HospitalMick Stephens Calderstones NHS TrustTim RidingNorth Mersey Community NHS Trust
2.00 pm Panel SessionCreating an Evidence Base for the Future: Clinical, R&D, Education Sue JohnstonSection of Forensic PsychiatryUniversity of Sheffield and others to be confirmed
2.45 pm Refreshments and Departure
Conference Details
Fees
Full Residential Package
§ three day conference.
§ refreshments and lunch for the three days.
§ overnight bed and breakfast accommodation in single, ensuite room for the nights of 4 and 5 September.
§ dinner on 4 September.
§ conference dinner on 5 September.
§ conference publication.
Cost £350 plus VAT
Additional Night's Accommodation
§ an additional night's bed and breakfast accommodation may be booked for the night of 3 September.
Cost £30 plus VAT
Non Residential Package
§ three day conference.
§ refreshments and lunch for the three days.
§ conference publication.
Cost £240 plus VAT
Single Day
§ one selected day's conference attendance.
§ refreshments and lunch for that day.
Cost £90 plus VAT
Individual Night Accommodation
§ daily delegates may book bed and breakfast accommodation on an individual night basis.
Cost £30 plus VAT per night
Conference Dinner
§ non-residential delegates may book a place at the conference dinner.
Cost £25 plus VAT
Students
§ there are limited places for students with a 20% discount.
Payment Terms
On completion of the booking form, payment may be made by cheque, credit card or direct credit transfer. On production of a purchase order by the delegate's organisation or institution, an invoice may also be raised. Receipts will be issued within twenty eight days after the conference. Under exceptional circumstances, payment may also be made at the conference.
Please make cheques payable to University of Central Lancashire Business Services
Substitution and Cancellation
If delegates are unable to attend, they may make a substitution at any time. If it is not possible to notify the substitution prior to the conference, this should be done immediately on arrival at the conference. If necessary, the booking may be cancelled up to fourteen days before the conference, in writing. Refunds will be subject to an administration fee of £20 plus VAT. After this date, regrettably, we cannot make refunds on cancellations. We strongly recommend that overseas delegates take out appropriate travel insurance.
Accommodation
The campus setting offers accommodation in high quality, single, en-suite student rooms within flats, a short walk from the lecture theatre, refectory and town centre. There is disabled access.
Special Diets
All catering is organised with options to fulfil the requirements of vegetarians. However, we can accommodate most dietary requirements if these are indicated to us on booking.
Special Needs
The University of Central Lancashire particularly welcomes delegates with special needs. All buildings have wheelchair access and various other special facilities. We are happy to clarify these prior to booking.
Quality Assured
At the end of the conference, you will be asked to complete an evaluation form. To ensure we maintain a high quality of service, we welcome your comments and suggestions and would ask that you take the time to complete these details and return them to us.
Data Protection
The information you provide on the booking form will be held on a database to process the confirmation of your place and so that we can keep you up to date with other relevant products and services provided by the University of Central Lancashire. We do not pass your details on to any companies outside the University group for marketing purposes. Please write to the Business Services Office if you do not wish to receive any mailings
For a booking form please contact Emma Woodward on 01772 892250 or by e-mail [log in to unmask]
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