Additional Information

Twenty-Sixth Annual Conference on the Prevention of Child Abuse

Dates: March 19-20, 2012

Westin Galleria Houston
Houston, Texas

CONFERENCE SITE / HOTEL REGISTRATION: The Conference will be held at the Westin Galleria Houston located at 5060 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77056. The Westin Galleria Houston offers accommodations at $109.00 -- Single and $169.00 -- double occupancy rates under a block of rooms reserved for the Prevent Child Abuse Texas program. These rates are subject to change as of October 1, 2011. For hotel reservations -- call 1-800-228-3000 and identify the Conference for special rates good through February 27, 2012. If you would like to register online, please go to: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/PCC15. The Westin Galleria Houston offers complimentary covered self-parking for all guests.

HOTEL CHARGES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION.

EXHIBIT INFORMATION: Businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to bring products, materials and services to the attention of those attending the Conference. As an Exhibitor, your agency/business can receive a 20% discount on registration fees for up to five registrants. For information or to reserve a table, visit our web site at www.preventchildabusetexas.org, or call 512-250-8438 x 118. Deadline is December 31, 2011. Space is limited.

REGISTRATION: Complete the attached registration form and mail or fax it to Prevent Child Abuse Texas as soon as possible. You may also go to www.preventchildabusetexas.org and register online. Click on the Conference tab at the top and follow the directions. Workshop selections are based on a first come first serve basis so register early. Be sure to register by February 27, 2012 to get the Early Bird rate. Cut off for registration is March 14, 2012. After March 14, 2012 on site registration will be required.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If you are unable to attend the conference, you may cancel your registration by submitting your cancellation in writing (fax, postal mail or email) to PCAT by February 3, 2012. Verbal cancellations will not be accepted. PCAT is not responsible for cancellation notices not received. Substitutions for registered attendees may be made without penalty. All substitutions MUST be made in writing through the PCAT office. Refunds will be granted after the conference, less a $25 processing fee, if a written notice of cancellation is received by February 3, 2012. No refunds will be granted after February 3, 2012.

SPECIAL LUNCH: There will be 2 special lunches available for Monday, March 19, 2012. This lunch is an additional cost. To register, please see Registration Form.

CFRT COORDINATORS MEETING: On Monday, March 19, 2012 from 5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M there will be a meeting of CFRT Coordinators with Texas CFR Coordinator Susan Rodriguez. Please bring any questions, issues and needs to the discussion.

SPECIAL THANKS: Prevent Child Abuse Texas appreciates the cooperation of the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, State Child Fatality Review Team Committee, Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards, Texas Department of State Health Services, The Children's Assessment Center and US Attorney's Office-Southern District-Project Safe Child (PSC) on the 26th Annual Conference on the Prevention of Child Abuse.

ADA STATEMENT: Prevent Child Abuse Texas is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. If you require reasonable accommodations for a disability in order to participate fully in this continuing education activity, please call 512-250-8438 x 118 no later than December 31, 2011, so we may make the necessary arrangements.

WHAT TO WEAR: Wear layers and/or bring a sweater. The temperature may fluctuate. To ensure your comfort, please keep this in mind when dressing. The dress code will be casual business attire.

QUESTIONS: For more information on the Twenty-Sixth Annual Conference on the Prevention of Child Abuse, call the PCAT office in Austin, Texas: 512-250-8438 x 118 or email Rene. Scoggin: rene@preventchildabusetexas.org; or visit our web site at www.PreventChildAbuseTexas.org.

NOTE: PCAT facilitates this annual opportunity to share strengths and solutions to issues of child abuse through speakers and training workshops from a variety of professional perspectives. We respect and value the opinions expressed that may not necessarily reflect the views of the organization or its members.