New South Wales

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The NSW branch is active. The committee contact details are here

Events

End of Year Celebration

After a busy year, the ANZAPPL (NSW Branch) committee would like to invite you to an informal end of year celebration at the National Maritime Museum.  With a number of successful seminars this year, this event will be an opportunity to catch up with colleagues in the fields of Psychology, Psychiatry and Law over a few drinks and canapés.

When: Tuesday, 8th December 6pm-9pm
Where: YOTS, National Maritime Museum  (http://www.yotsdarlingharbour.com.au/)

Details can be found here. 

Please note prices have been reduced!  Non-members: $70; Members: $50; & Students: $30.

Please RSVP to Anna Robilliard (anna@dbr.net.au) by Tuesday 8th December.  When you indicate you are attending, please specify whether you are a member, non-member or student.

 

Terrorism, interrogation and torture II: The Psychological Perspective

The second seminar this year on the topic of torture explores the psychological perspective of torture from the viewpoint of psychiatry, law and of course psychology. 

The seminar will be held at the Public Defender's Office, (175 Liverpool St, Sydney) on Tuesday, 20th October, 2009.  The seminar starts promptly at 6pm.  Places are strictly limited for this event.

Details of registration and the line up speakers can be found here

 

Terrorism, interrogation and torture I: International, legal and policy implications

A list of speakers and topics can be found here

Presentations for this very popular seminar can be found below:

The Role of the Helping Professions: Lessons Learned from the US - Dr Astrid Birgden
Counter-terrorism, Interviewing, and Investigative Relationships: The ul-Haque Case Study - Dr Mark Nolan
The Importance of the Definition of Torture  - Assoc Professor Nick O’Brien

A follow up to this seminar will be held in October - stay tuned for details!