"Canadian Association for Victim Assistance" conference Call for Papers

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"Canadian Association for Victim Assistance (CAVA-ACVA), Association
Canadienne d 'Aide aux Victimes" is a newly formed, Canadian non-profit organization that all victims, victim serving Non Government Organization's, private individuals or organizations with an interest in furthering victim advocacy can belong. The initial priorities for CAVA-ACVA involve research into advocacy, training / accreditation and communication. Membership will offer value added training and networking opportunities by attendance at conferences and receipt of national communiqués and newsletters. Current
members of this association represent almost every province and
territory in Canada. Together they are building the future and setting new standards for the growing industry of Victim Assistance in Canada.

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Canadian Association for Victim Assistance (CAVA) Conference 2004
Call for Papers

Dear Colleagues,

CAVA 2004 Conference Committee will be seeking "proposals for
presentations in the near future. At that time we will be seeking presentations that fit in the following six (6) streams. The presentations need to fit either a 45 or 90 minute abstract. The committee will endeavor to accommodate as many presentations as possible. Please note that CAVA is not able to pay presenters or cover any expenses that they may incur.

Streams:
• 1. New and Developing Service Models and Initiatives
• 2. Victimization Prevention: Building Community Capacity
• 3. Learning from Victim Experiences and Grassroots Initiatives
• 4. Training and Accreditation
• 5. Victimization: Research, Results, Application and Response
• 6. Emergency Management and Victim Services
Venue:

The Park Plaza & Ramada Plaza Hotel, 10251 St. Edwards Drive,
Richmond BC, V6X 2M9 CANADA
Ph: 604-278-9611 or toll free 1-866-482-8444

Date:
December 6 and 7, 2004

Registration:
www.infocava.ca
[e-mail]

Thank you,
Dawn Kelly
Conference Planner