Conference themes
We will be calling for abstracts that align with one of the following themes:
• Crime and criminal behaviour in adults and young people
• Family violence and child welfare
• Gender, diversity and cultural considerations
• Legal reforms for responding to and managing criminal behaviour
• Advances in prevention and intervention programs and approaches to desistance
• Mental illness, trauma, personality dysfunction, substance misuse and crime
• Risk, intervention, diversion and decarceration approaches and policy
Presentation types
Oral Presentation
Presentations should aim to engage the audience, to create interest, seek feedback and encourage further enquiry. Presentations are approximately 20 -30 minutes long, including question time. Actual timing will be provided closer to the call for abstracts.
In the abstract portal, presenters will be asked to provide:
- Presentation title
- Author(s) associated with the paper, and their affiliation.
- A 100-word biography for each presenting author. Biographies are not required for non-presenting author
- An abstract explaining the presentation content (250 words)
- The primary theme
Symposium
Symposia are made up of three to four papers with an overarching theme, and are chaired by the coordinating author. It is the chair’s
role to provide the overview, keep track of time during the session, and to invite the audience to ask questions after each paper or at the end of the session. Symposia are given approximately 60 minutes including discussion/question time.
In the submission portal, the chair is required to provide:
- The symposium title
- An overview of the symposium (100 word limit)
- Symposium theme (chosen from the list of themes for the conference)
If a paper has already been submitted and you wish to include it within a symposium, please contact the conference administrators at prato2027@swin.edu.au to have the submission linked.
Panel Discussions and Round Tables
Panel discussions aim to stimulate discussion about the conference theme by a panel of experts, academics, practitioners and/or community representatives involved in the field. Panel sessions can be between 45-60 minutes in total, including question time. The Panel facilitation is the responsibility of the Panel.
NOTE: Please be advised that there are no online/video presentation options available. All presentations must be delivered in person.
Submission Guidelines
Eligibility
- At least one author must be prepared to present the work in person
Abstract format
- Submissions must adhere to the word count limit. 250 words for abstracts, 100 words for biographical information, 150 words for symposia overview, including title
- Use clear, concise language and avoid unexplained jargon or acronyms
Author information
- Provide full names, institutional affiliations, and contact details for all authors
- Clearly indicate the presenting author. If there is more than one author presenting, please ensure this is indicated
Ethical considerations
- It is the author's responsibility to ensure confidentiality and responsible presentation of sensitive data
Acceptance and Registration
- Presenting authors must register by the stated deadline to secure a place in the program
- Acceptance to present does not mean free registration. All presenters are required to pay the presenter fee
- Failure to register usually results in removal from the schedule
Evaluation Criteria
All submissions will be reviewed by the scientific committee.
All submissions will be reviewed, based on the following criteria:
- ·relevance to the conference theme/sub-themes
- relevance to contemporary professional practice
- presents key issues to a broader audience
- quality of the abstract
- compliance with the word count and format requirements for abstracts.
First presenting author will receive an email confirming the outcome of their proposal. All criteria are key considerations in the acceptance of all submissions. We reserve the right to discuss your submission with you as part of the process of assembling the program.
Conference partners
The Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science
The Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science at Swinburne University of Technology provides academic and clinical excellence in forensic mental health research and practice. We bring together academics, clinicians, researchers and students from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, psychiatry, nursing, social work, law, occupational therapy and epidemiology. Our research, consulting services and professional development and training programs have strengthened the field of forensic behavioural science in Australia and overseas.
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Have a query about the conference? Get in touch at prato2027@swin.edu.au
The conference committee
The conference committee is made up of academic and professional staff from Swinburne University, and Monash University.
- Michael Daffern - Director at the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, and Professor of Clinical Forensic Psychology
- Rosemary Sheehan AM FASSA - Emeritus Professor in Social Work at Monash University
- Rachael Fullam - Professor of Forensic Behavioural Science Innovation and Engagement, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science
- Benjamin Spivak - Associate Professor of Forensic Psychology, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science
- Brett McIvor - Operations Manager and Conference Coordinator, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science
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