International Association for Forensic Psychotherapy

The IAFP's 20th International Conference: "MURDER IN MIND" - will be held on 28th-30th April in Edinburgh, UK.

2011 CONFERENCE
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	ABOUT THE CONFERENCE For twenty years the International Association for Forensic Psychotherapy (IAFP) has brought together multi-disciplinary experts and trainees in psychotherapy working with people with mental health problems who have offended or are at risk of doing so. Clinical and academic knowledge has been developed in the field of extreme violence and perversion, not only of perpetrators, but also victims (including the perpetrator him/herself). With a primarily psychodynamic and systemic approach, the Association has always applied this learning to related issues in broader society. In its anniversary year the IAFP Annual Conference focuses on understanding murder and its meaning. We will explore both murderous fantasies that are not enacted, and those that are, as well as the many aspects of killing that preoccupy both our offender patients and wider society. How do we minimise risk, how do we help offenders, how do we help victims? The format is a central conference with keynote speakers, as well as a series of parallel workshops on specific topics. Each day finishes with a Large Group, which allows the conference to work on issues that have arisen throughout the day. It provides a forum for understanding social processes, institutional dynamics, relationships between subgroups and social roles. Networking is always important at conferences and formal and informal opportunities are built in. There is a drinks reception (wine and canapes) on the first night (Thursday) and then people make their own arrangements for dinner. The following day the optional Anniversary Dinner is held in the magnificent Signet Library, which we encourage everyone to sign up for. A bookstore will be available for purchasing books by the contributors and other relevant texts.
	CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Conference activities will include: Thursday, 28th April Welcome, Opening of Scientific Meetings, Large Group, Reception in evening Friday, 29th April Continuation of Scientific Meetings, IAFP Annual General Meeting, Large Group, Gala Dinner Saturday, 30th April Continuation of Scientific Meetings, 20th Anniversary Celebrations, Large Group, Close For the detailed conference programme, please click here.
	SPEAKERS Our keynote speakers are international experts in mental health and the law. For further details, please click here.
	REGISTRATION For details of how to sign up for the conference, including a secure online booking form, please click here.
	ACCOMMODATION AND LOCATION For further details about conference accommodation and travel, please click here.
	FURTHER INFORMATION Please feel free to contact the Conference Secretariat with any queries about the conference: Email: conference2011@forensicpsychotherapy.com Address: Dr Sandra Grant, 57 Dowanside Road Glasgow G12 9DL 2011 CONFERENCE HOME CONTRIBUTORS SPEAKERS REGISTRATION TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION