9th International Family Violence Research Conference

FAMILY RESEARCH LABORATORY & CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN RESEARCH CENTER

AIMS OF THE CONFERENCE
The Family Research Laboratory and the Crimes against Children Research Center are pleased to announce the 9th International Family Violence Research Conference. This conference is part of a two decade series of conferences on all aspects of family violence. Our conferences have historically been a unique opportunity for researchers and scientist/practitioners from a broad array of disciplines to come together for the purpose of sharing, integrating and critiquing accumulated knowledge on family violence. At previous meetings, participants have included professionals and graduate students from psychology, sociology, psychiatry, social work, nursing, women's studies, law, criminology, criminal justice, anthropology, medicine, public health, and child development.

PROGRAM TOPICS
We invite submission of abstracts on all aspects of family violence including abuse between married, cohabitating, and dating couples; elder abuse; all forms of child maltreatment including sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect; child witnessing domestic violence; peer and school violence; bullying; corporal punishment; and sexual harassment. We are interested in research on methodological issues, and on special populations including people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, gays and lesbians, and populations outside of the U.S. We particularly encourage papers on the following topics:

• Family violence in ethnic minority populations
• Consequences of family violence
• Family Violence in military families
• Methodological issues in family violence research
• International perspectives on family violence
• Ethical issues in family violence
• Family violence and people with disabilities
• Re-victimization
• Developmental and ecological approaches to family violence research
• Emotional abuse
• Mandatory reporting and protection from harm
• Prevention research
• Program evaluation
• Historical changes or trends in reporting and incidence

SESSION FORMAT
The conference format is almost entirely devoted to research paper presentations of approximately 20 minutes each. We will also accept proposals for panels or symposia comprised of 3 or 4 papers focused on one theme. Additionally, we will consider submissions to be presented in poster format. Papers can describe findings from empirical studies or reviews of the literature. Literature reviews should represent an advance for theory, methodology, practice, or policy.

In previous years, we have received more papers than we can accept. In order to give the widest number of people an opportunity to participate, we may limit each presenter to only one paper. If you make multiple submissions, please indicate which paper you would prefer to present in the event that we must limit presentations to only one per author. There are times when we may need to limit the number of pre-organized panels. However, we are increasing the number of poster sessions this year so that we can accommodate the greatest number of presenters possible.

CONFERENCE SETTING
The Sheraton Harborside is a full-service hotel in the heart of the historic seaside city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This picturesque area is located an hour north of Boston, Massachusetts, and close to New Hampshire's White Mountains. Many excellent restaurants, quaint shops, and interesting historical landmarks are within easy walking distance. There's something for everyone in your family to enjoy. Plan to begin or end your summer vacation here in New England.
Mail in Submissions: Because postal submissions require more processing time, you will need to submit a $10 processing fee and postmark it by February 7, 2005.