Downstate Conference on Child Abuse

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LOCATION

Holiday Inn
222 Potomac Blvd.
Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864
618-244-7100
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REGISTRATION
Click to download the Registration Form.

CONFERENCE FEES
Early Registration—Before April 1, 2009—$90 for two days, $50 for one day

Registration after April 1, 2009—$100 for two days, $60 for one day

The registration fee includes general sessions, all workshops, and lunch. If you do not attend lunch, you will not receive a refund.  After April 6, 2009 a $15.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for each registered day.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Holiday Inn
222 Potomac Blvd.
Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864        
618-244-7100
Click to be forwarded to the Holiday Inn, Mt. Vernon website.

Be sure to mention your attendance at the Downstate Conference by April 7th to receive a rate of $81 per night.  State employees may receive a special state rate of $69 with valid state employee identification. 

STATE’S ATTORNEYS

Each County State’s Attorney may attend the conference free of charge thanks to sponsorship through the Appellate Prosecutors Office in Springfield, Illinois. If the State’s Attorney is unable to attend, one Assistant State’s Attorney may attend in their place. Victim’s Advocates may not be substituted.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

*        Child Protection & Welfare Workers

*        Social Service Providers

*        Prosecutors

*        Judges

*        Law Enforcement Officials

*        Counselors, Therapists, & Other Mental Health Professionals

*        Educators

*        Child Advocates

*        Medical Professionals

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT INFORMATION
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MCLE's
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SPECIAL NEEDS
Special accommodations may be arranged by contacting Carrie Cohan at 618-296-5366 or crcohan@co.madison.il.us.  Accommodations will be made for special dietary, speech, hearing or mobility needs.