Criminology : linking theory, policy and practice

21st Annual conference of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology

National Convention Centre Canberra
26-28 November 2008

About the conference

The ANZSOC Conference is a key crime and criminal justice research forum in Australia. The 2008 conference program will include keynote plenary sessions, moderated panel sessions and a number of concurrent sessions in which abstract papers will be presented. The conference will run from 26 - 28 November, 2008.

Building on the success of previous events, it is expected that 350 - 450 delegates from around Australia and the world will attend. These will comprise of criminological practitioners, academics, policymakers, students and researchers.

The theme for this year's conference is Criminology: linking theory, policy and practice, which will be woven through a range of sub topics including Indigenous issues, women and the criminal justice system (including questions of human rights and trafficking), financial and technology-enabled crime (particularly focussing on global developments in crime control and regulation), and victimology.

Venue

The ANZSOC conference will be held at the National Convention Centre Canberra. The National Convention Centre is conveniently located in the city centre and is surrounded by a number of accommodation options.

31 Constitution Avenue
Canberra ACT 2601
P: +61 2 6257 4905
W:http://www.nccc.com.au/

Program

The program is currently been developed, please check the website regularly for updates.

Speakers

Information on speakers will be available shortly, please check the website regularly for updates

Call for abstracts

The call for abstracts for the 21st Annual ANZSOC conference is now open.

Abstracts are invited for papers exploring the broad spectrum of current, emerging or future trends in crime and justice research as seen through the theoretical, policy or practical perspectives. This spectrum could include but is not limited to, research involving Indigenous issues, women and the criminal justice system (including questions on human rights and trafficking), financial and technology enabled crime (particularly focussing on global developments in crime control and regulation), and victimology. Abstract presenters will be allocated 20 minutes within the program to present papers based on the submitted abstracts.

Further information on the call for abstracts can be found by downloading the Call for abstracts brochure. Those who wish to submit an abstract for consideration must do so by completing the abstract submission form. The completed form must be received by Conference Solutions by 5pm on 20 June, 2008.

Conference Solutions
Ph: 02 6285 3000
Email: anzsoc@con-sol.com

Sponsorship

Several sponsorship opportunities are available for the 21st Annual ANZSOC conference. For further information please see the sponsorship prospectus.

For further information about sponsoring the ANZSOC conference, please contact:

Alyssa Handy
Email: alyssa.handy@aic.gov.au
Phone: +61 2 6260 9272

Social program

Welcome reception

Take this opportunity to catch up with old friends and network with your professional colleagues by joining us at the conference welcome reception.

Tuesday 25 November 2008
5.00pm - 7.00pm
National Convention Centre Canberra

Attendance at the Welcome Reception is included in the price of full conference registration. Additional tickets for the welcome reception can be purchased for those with day registrations or guests who wish to attend.

Conference dinner

Wednesday 26 November 2008
6.30pm - 11.00pm
High Court of Australia
Tickets: $110.00

Dinner speaker: TBC

Join us for an opportunity to relax and enjoy a delicious dinner with colleagues and friends at the High Court- the highest court in the Australian judicial system. The cost of dinner is not included in with conference registration. Places are limited

Post conference 'unwind'

Canberra has so much to see and do-culture, politics, history, music, theatre, festivals, sport, science, shopping and all the inspiring monuments you would expect of a capital city. What better way to end the conference than with a day of activities designed to highlight the best of Canberra. Activities will be planned for Saturday 29 November. More information on the post conference 'unwind', will be available shortly.

Accommodation

Special rates are been negotiated with various hotels in Canberra. This information will be available soon. Should you have any queries regarding accommodation please contact:


Conference Solutions
Ph: 02 6285 3000
Email: anzsoc@con-sol.com

Registration

Registration for the ANZSOC conference will open in April 2008.

Contact

Enquires should be directed to:

Conference Solutions
PO Box 238
Deakin West ACT 2600
Ph: 02 6285 3000
Fax: 02 6285 3001
Email: anzsoc@con-sol.com

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