Programme

14th International Symposium of the World Society of Victimology

20-24 May 2012
World Forum, The Hague, The Netherlands  

In the file below you'll find the complete programme of the parallel sessions (20-24 May 2012).

Programme Parallel Sessions (final and revised programme)

 

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Sunday 20 May

   Opening Session  16.00 – 17.30

Invited:
State Secretary for Safety and Justice, Mr. F. Teeven
Mayor of The Hague, Mr. J.J. van Aartsen
Vice-President European Commission for Justice and Home Affairs, Mrs. V. Reding
President International Criminal Court, Mr. Song Sang-Hyun

Representatives World Society of Victimology
Representatives LINC, INTERVICT, Victim Support Europe

   Opening reception 17.30 - 19.00

Please note that the division of the three conference themes during the conference week only applies to the keynote sessions. The various themes will be scheduled in workshops, round tables and panel sessions on all conference days.

Monday 21 May           Victims Rights

08:45 - 09:00

Introductory Session

09:00 - 09:30 

Plenary Prof. dr. Paul Rock
Abstract: Victims' Rights

09:30 - 10:00

Plenary Prof. dr. Jeremy Sarkin
Abstract: Should reparations for massive human rights abuses perpetrated on African victims during colonial times be given? 

10:00 - 10:30 

Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:00 

Workshop Sessions Series A

12:00 - 13:30 

Lunch

13:30 - 14:00 

Plenary Dr. K. Jaishankar
Abstract:  Implementing Victim Rights in Newly Industrialized Countries (NICs): Reflections on Major Challenges and Recommendations for the Future

14:15 - 15:45 

Workshop Sessions Series B

15:45 - 16:15 

Coffee Break

16:15 - 17:45 

Workshop Sessions Series C



Tuesday 22 May          
Transitional Justice

08:45 - 09:00 

Introductory Session

09:00 - 09:30 

Plenary Prof. dr. Jose Zalaquett
Abstract: Support for the victims of human rights violations in Chile, during and after the 1973-1990 military dictatorship

09:30 - 10:00

Plenary Dr. Rama Mani
Abstract: Towards Integral Justice for Victims: Integrating the Spiritual, Cultural, and Aesthetic within Transitional Justice

10:00 - 10:30

Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:00 

Workshop Sessions Series D

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 14:00 

Plenary Prof. dr. Alex Hinton
Abstract: The Transitional Justice Imaginary: Uncle San, Aunty Yan, and Outreach at the Khmer Rouge Tribunal

 

14:15 - 15:45

Workshop Sessions Series E

15:45 - 16:15 

Coffee Break

16:15 - 17:45 

Workshop Sessions Series F

18:00 - 19:30 

Annual General Assembly WSV



Wednesday 23 May     
Trauma, Resilience and Justice

08:45 - 09:00

Introductory Session

09:00 - 09:30

Plenary Prof. dr. Patricia Frazier
Abstract: Perceived Control over Traumatic Events: Is it Always Adaptive? 

09:30 - 10:00

Plenary Mrs. Ilse Vande Walle
Abstract: Delivering justice to child victims of crime: navigating the support and criminal justice systems

10:00 - 10:30

Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:00

Workshop Sessions Series G

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 17:30

Site visits in The Hague

International Criminal Court (fully booked; no longer available)
International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
Regional Office Victim Support Netherlands
Victim Counter Criminal Court 



Thursday 24 May         
Trauma, Resilience and Justice

08:45 - 09:00

Introductory Session

09:00 - 09:30

Plenary Prof. dr. Kathleen Daly
Abstract: Victimisation and justice: Concepts, contexts, and assessment of justice mechanisms

09:30 - 10:00

Plenary Prof. dr. Harvey Weinstein
Abstract: Victims, Transitional Justice and Social Reconstruction: Who is setting the agenda?

10:00 - 10:30

Coffee Break

10:30 - 12:00

Workshop Sessions Series H

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 15:00

Workshop Sessions Series I

15:00 - 15:30 

Coffee Break

15:30 - 17.30

Rapporteur Session and Awards Ceremony

Rapporteur theme Victim Rights: Dr. Matti Joutsen

Rapporteur theme Transitional Justice: Dr. Phil Clark

Rapporteur theme Trauma, Resilience and Justice: Dr. Joanna Goodey

Introduction of the newly elected President
Announcement of the venue for the 15th World Symposium

19:00 - 22:00

Closing Dinner

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