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GENERAL INFORMATION
Central-European Sexological Conference
(XXI. Bohnické sexuologické dny)
February 26- 27, 2009, Prague, Czech Republic
Important dates
On-line registration from
1st October 2008
Submission of active participation
from 1st October 2008 till 31st January 2009
Abstract submission (deadline)
31st January 2009
Payment of early registration before
31st January 2009
Congress Venue
The Congress will take place at the Psychiatric Hospital Bohnice
Address: Psychiatric Hospital Bohnice, Ústavní 91, 180 02 Prague 8, Czech Republic
Congress Theme
SCHENGEN - INVITATION FOR EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OF SEX OFFENDERS
„Sexuality refers to a core dimension of being human, which includes the individual and social capabilities and conditions for eroticism, emotional attachment/love, sex, gender and reproduction. It is anchored in thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs and values, and is expressed through identity, attitudes, values, roles, behaviours and relationships. Sexuality is a result of the interplay of biological, psychological, socio/economic, cultural, ethical and religious/spiritual factors." In this manner Pan American Health Organisation in collaboration with the World Association for Sexology formulated a basic definition of sexuality {May 2000]. That document also includes specific actions and strategies suggested to promote sexual health. A very important task lies before sexologists - among others goals - according to Eli Coleman:
•· Promote sexual research and evaluation
•· Promote sexology as a research discipline
•· Promote sexological research across disciplines (e.g.nursing,sociology, anthropology, psychology, epidemiology, etc.)
Unfortunately, the progress in sex research and in sex education is slower than desire of impatient sex reformers. The polemics between biological essentialism and social constructionism persists in sexology as well. These opinion conflicts refer to concepts of gender, erotic orientation, sex violence, sex abuse and others. Sexological scientific knowledge is at risk of being replaced by select findings associated with ideological, economic and political movements and impacts.
The representation of sex in the media is often inexact, modified by the race for high ratings. Inadequate interest is paid to marginal behaviour and sexual minorities above all..
However, the sexologists should integrate mass media into efforts to deliver a true sexual health education both of youth and adults.
Sexological Society of Czech Medical Society J. E. Purkyně organizes two days´ scientific conference „Bohnické sexuologické dny" in Prague Mental hospital Bohnice in February every year. Until now these meetings of Czech and Slovak specialists took place twenty times. In our opinion the extension of our traditional national action to Centre-European sexological community is very desirable. The enlarged Schengen area enables some sexual delinquents to escape from court ordered therapy. Nevertheless Schengen area also brings a very good opportunity for expert gathering, views exchange and cooperation. The Prague international conference thus can contribute significantly to the fair discussion of methods and experience in the diagnostics and treatment of sex offenders.
Our cordial invitation to Prague is directed to all colleagues not only in the close neighbourhood of Czech Republic, but to all persons interested in behavioural sexology. We look forward to a joint engagement of European sexologists for the reduction of the distance between research and health care in this sector of sexual medicine.
CURRENCY/CREDIT CARDS/BANKING
The official currency of the Czech Republic is Czech Crown = Česká koruna (CZK = Kč) which is subdivided into 100 Heller (h). Exchange offices and ATM machines are available throughout the city and at the Prague International Airport. You can find the official exchange rates on the website of the Czech National Bank. International credit cards are accepted for payment in all hotels, most restaurants and shops.
ELECTRICITY
The Czech Republic uses a 220V/50Hz system, sockets have the European standard and plugs are three-prong grounded.
CLIMATE AND CLOTHING
As Prague is a city with a continental climate. At the end of February the weather is usually mild, sunny with an occasional rain or snow-fall. It is advisable to have a coat, jacket, a sweater, etc. and an umbrella.
HEALTH CARE
An individual travel and health insurance is recommended. Vaccinations are not required to enter the Czech Republic.
HOTELS
Prague has a large capacity in all types of hotels. For the delegates of the conference we can recommend suitable hotels easily accessible by public transport.
HOTEL DUO **** - address: Teplická 492, 190 00 Praha 9 (metro station Střížkov), (www.hotelduo.cz), price including breakfast for a single room: 2000 CZK (price for a person 2000 CZK, i.e. 80 Euro), for a double/twin room: 2220 CZK (price for a person 1100 CZK, 45 Euro)
For several participants we can offer hostel type accomodation in Bohnice hospital. You can get information about it by e-mail bronislava.krylova@plbohnice.cz.
Nevertheless the delegates can choose different hotels. Many hotels are located in the very centre of Prague and are easily accessible by underground („metro"). Other hotels are also easily accessible by public transport.
OREA HOTEL PYRAMIDA **** Prague, address: Bělohorská 24, Praha 6: (http://pyramida.hotel.cz/accommodation/), where we have preliminary booked single and double rooms for the participants to the ICOPC for favourable conditions and price. (Single room 70 EU, double room 80 EU.)
TOP HOTEL Praha ****- address: Blažimská 1781, 149 00 - Praha 4 (www.tophotel.cz), price including breakfast for a single room: 2350 CZK (price for a person 2350 CZK, i.e. 95 Euro), for a double room: 2650 CZK (price for a person 1350 CZK, i.e. 55 Euro)
ALBION HOTEL **** - address: Peroutkova 531/81, 158 00 Praha 5 (www.albionhotel.cz), price including breakfast for a single room: 2150 CZK (price for a person 2150 CZK, i.e. 85 Euro), for a double room: 2650 CZK (price for a person 1325 CZK, i.e. 55 Euro)
HOTEL U DIVADLA ****- address: U Staré pošty 247/6, 147 00 Praha 4 - Braník,(www.hoteludivadla.cz), price including breakfast for a single room: 2000 CZK (price for a person 2000 CZK, i.e. 80 Euro), for a double/twin room: 2000 CZK (price for a person 1000 CZK, i.e. 40 Euro)
INSURANCE
Participants are advised to arrange adequate cover for travel and health insurance before departing from their home country. The organisers can accept no liability for personal injuries or for loss or damage to property belonging to Congress participants, either during or as a result of the event.
TIME ZONE
The Czech Republic is on Central European Time - Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) + 1 hour. From April to October is summer time, i.e. GMT + 2 hours.
DISCLAIMER
Neither the Psychiatric Hospital Prague nor the Congress Administration accept liability for damages and/or losses of any kind which may be incurred by Congress participants or by any persons accompanying them, both during the official activities and the excursions. The client participates in all tours and events at his/her own risk. Participants are strongly advised to take out insurance against loss, accidents or damage that could be incurred during the Congress. Verbal agreements will not be binding unless they are confirmed in writing. The sole place of jurisdiction is Prague. Czech law is applicable.
FORCE MAJEURE
In the event of the entire Congress having to be cancelled owing to force majeure, the organiser cannot accept liability for any claims for damages and/or losses.
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