Community-based Research Conference

[Bob Hersh <bhersh@cpeo.org>]

FYI    Upcoming Conference

****CALL FOR ABSTRACTS******
Application Deadline: March 15, 2004

The Institute for Community Research (ICR) in Hartford, CT is sponsoring
"Crossroads: Critical Issues in Community-Based Research Partnerships",
a national conference that will critically explore issues related to
community-based research partnerships, methodology, and methods of
dissemination. The conference will take place June 10-13, 2004 in
Hartford, CT.

ICR is currently accepting applications for workshop and panel
discussion proposals that address how class, ethnicity, race, gender,
culture and power impact research partnerships; gaps between communities
and the institutions that serve them (e.g., cultural institutions,
schools, clinics, after-school programs, political representatives); and
ways that participatory or collaborative research partnerships can
remedy these and other cultural, health, mental health, environmental
and economic policy oriented problems.

Recognizing that community-based collaborative research (CBCR) is a
growing field, the conference is aimed at developing a critical analysis
of current approaches which move us to the next level in improving our
relationships and methods. The conference will explore and critique core
dimensions of CBCR in the following areas: Theory, Ethics, Methods,
Skills, Use of Research Results and Topical Issues. (See
http://www.incommunityresearch.org/news/CrossroadsConf/presentapps.htm
for more information about Tracks and Session topics)

APPLICATON PROCEDURES

Application Deadline: March 15, 2004

Your proposal application should include the following:

* Name(s) of presenters/session leaders
* Contact information (organization, address, phone/fax, email)
* Description/abstract of your presentation (no more than 400 words)
that
includes: title, topic to be covered and detailed description of format
or outline of the presentation plan

Please indicate the Track and Session Title you are applying to as
specified by the above list. If your proposal cuts across two or more
session topics, or If you are applying for a session that is not listed
above, please indicate this clearly on your application. See
http://www.incommunityresearch.org/news/CrossroadsConf/presentapps.htm
for more information about Tracks, Session topics and application
procedures.

Your application may be submitted via email, mail or fax to: Crossroads
Conference Call for Proposals Institute for Community Research 2
Hartford Square West, Suite 100 Hartford, CT 06106
Ph: 860-278-2044
Fax: 860-278-2141
Email: crossroads@icrweb.org

Note: If you are sending your application via email, please state
"Crossroads Presentation Proposal" in the subject line.

Questions? Contact crossroads@icrweb.org or call 860-278-2044 ext. 303

***REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN***

Registration is now open for "Crossroads: Critical Issues in
Community-Based Research" June 10-13, 2004 Go to
http://www.incommunityresearch.org/news/crossroads.htm for more
information about the conference and for registration information

Bob Hersh
Brownfields Program Director
Center for Public Environmental Oversight (CPEO)
1101 Connecticut Ave., NW  Suite 1000
Washington, DC  20036

Tel:     202.452.8043
Fax:    202.452.8095
email:  bhersh@cpeo.org
url:      www.cpeo.org