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Sexual Abuse in Religious Contexts

Program and Abstract Book (final)

This two day workshop will bring together experts from a range of disciplines: psychiatry, psychology, philosophy, ethics, law, theology, indigenous studies, religious studies and social sciences, together with representatives from faith groups and from survivor and advocacy organisations - to bring about a dialogue on the issue of sexual abuse and exploitaton in religious contexts.

Of particular focus will be: the psychological/psychiatric and spiritual sequelae of abuse; the impact and damage on the victims and on the institutions and organisations that may be held accountable. This forum will provide a unique meeting of many perspectives, voices and disciplines and hopefully will enrich the perspectives and the work of those who seek ways forward for individuals and for institutions.

Objectives

The issue of sexual abuse by clergy has seen much publicity over the last decades, abuses are still coming to light and litigation continues, but there have been few dedicated yet multidisciplinary conferences of this sort in Australia. Research in the area is burgeoning and this creates a need for interdisciplinary cross fertilization. This conference has been organised by colleagues working in psychiatry and within institutional ethics and seeks to provide a forum for an interdisciplinary and where possible interfaith community of enquiry together with the perspectives of survivor and advocacy groups to review the current state of knowledge and, hopefully, articulate some ways forward. It will extend the discussion outside of the sphere of the major or mainstream institutions as to take into account the religious plurality that is a fact of life in modern society. Thus, the conference has been organised along broadly interdisciplinary lines whilst also reaching out for contributions either from or relating to a plurality of faith groups..

RANZCP CPD Program
Time spent in this activity can be claimed in the CPD Program. As the Program is hours-based a log of sessions attended and evidence of registration is required.

 

The Australian Psychological Society Ltd Endorsed Professional Development Activity

APS Endorsed Activity

 

Venue
University of NSW, Sydney, Australia

 

Speakers
Dr Gary Schoener Director, Walk-In Counseling Center, Minnesota
A/Prof Marrion Maddox Director, CRSI, University of Macquarie, NSW
Ms Rachael Kohn ABC Radio
Emeritus Prof Freda Briggs, AO Child Development, University of South Australia
A/Prof Carolyn Quadrio Psychiatry, University of NSW
Prof Warwick Middleton Psychiatry, University of Queensland
Prof Peter Jonkers Catholic Theology, University of Tilburg
Dr Ray Younis Philosophy, University of Central Queensland
Prof Chris Goddard National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Monash University
Dr Andrew Morrison RFD Senior Counsel
Dr Philip Andrew Quadrio University of New South Wales

Representatives from the faith groups and professional standards
Representatives from survivor and advocacy groups

Click here to download the official conference flyer

Cost
$300.00 waged.  $250.00 unwaged. Includes arrival tea & coffee, morning and afternoon tea, lunch, conference manual and handouts.

Click here to register online now
Click here to download a registration form

Getting There 
- Use this trip planner; www.131500.com.au or visit UNSW transport orientation website: http://www.transport.unsw.edu.au/  
- Sydney Airport is located about 8km from the University. When making your accommodation reservations, check to see if there is a complimentary pick up/drop off service being offered. 
- Sydney Buses ph: 131 500 or visit www.sydneybuses.info  
- Trains www.cityrail.com.au  
- Car Parking on campus on the Friday requires all day parking vouchers which are available for $2 per hour (for a maximum of 2 hours), casual all day parking $4 for 5 hours, 80c per hour after. Ample free parking is available after 7.30pm and at weekends. 
- Taxis combined ph: 133 300
- Click here to download an area location map
- Click here to download map of University of New South Wales

Accommodation
We can recommend very clean, budget accommodation at the Perouse Lodge. Please contact them direct to make your booking:
Perouse Lodge
6 Perouse Road
Randwick  NSW  2031
Tel: 02 9314 6686
www.therandwicklodges.com
Rates: Double room $110 per night
Twin room $115 per night
Family room $150 per night (sleeps four people, one double bed and
two single beds)
* Each room will be provided with free internet access for the duration of the stay *

For alternative local accommodation you may like to check: http://www.venuesandevents.unsw.edu.au/accom/hotels.html

Catering
Daily catering provided. Please advise if you have any dietary requirements in advance.
Dinner is organised for the Friday night locally at the very delicious Pinocchio’s at cost of $55 per head including soft drinks and wine. Please book early for dinner as numbers are limited. Bookings and payment can be made on the registration form.  

Click here to view Pinocchio's menu

Contact
nicole.greenwell@ranzcp.org


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Delegate Checklist:
Map to venue
Conference program
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