1. SOUTH AFRICAN THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY CONFERENCE DECEMBER 09 – 11 CTICC

2. S.A T.C Conference 09 – 11 December Theme – Improving treatment standards and broadening the horizon to different treatment programs. Host – Western Cape Therapeutic Community Centre W.C.T.C.C Conference venue: CTICC (cape town international convention centre) Hotel accommodation: Capetonian hotel Southern Sun (Newlands) Gala dinner – Table bay Hotel V&A Waterfront

3. Conference objectives Establishment of African Therapeutic Community Federation that will include members from across Africa to form part of the World Federation of Therapeutic Communities Raising awareness to dangers of HIV Aids infections and substance abuse (the increase of heroin addicts in Cape Flats) International networking with institutes and organizations and call on their expertise in dealing with substance abuse treatment Establishment of rehabilitation programs for offenders that are in Correctional supervision and awaiting parole using T.C as treatment. Different treatment modalities to different cultural groups Establish best practice for programs that are currently operating as Therapeutic Communities (Regulation of the industry) Improve service delivery Capacity building using evidence based programs

4. Contributors World Federation of Therapeutic Communities Therapeutic Community of America European Federation of Therapeutic Community Australian Therapeutic Community Association N.A (narcotics anonymous) Raya Hotel Group Southern Sun hotel (Newlands) Central Drug Authority

5. Invited guest / speakers Mr. Anthony Gelormino – Vice President World Federation of Therapeutic Communities Prof. Rowdy Yates – Vice President European Federation of Therapeutic Communities Dr. Martien Kooyman – Netherlands Dr. Rapiti – South Africa Mrs. Lynne Magor-Blatch – Australian Therapeutic Community Association Dr. Andrea Bardwell – E.M.Global LLC Ms. Edna Molewa – Minister of Social Development Dr. Ivan Meyer – MEC Social Development Ms. Helen Zille – Premier of Western Cape Mr. Dan Plato – Mayor City of Cape Town Mr. Leonard Max – MEC Community Safety Mr. T. Botha – MEC Department of Health Mr. Yunus Pathi – President Asian Federation Therapeutic Communities Mr. Fred Loke – Daytop International Ms. N.M. Nqakula – Minister of Correctional Services Mr. Montwedi – Central drug Authority (South Africa)

6. Program content Focus on various substance abuse treatment programs that are evidence based The link between HIV Aids and substance abuse (heroin addicts in Cape Flats) Rehabilitation programs for offenders in the correctional services awaiting parole Community & Policing forums participation in rehabilitation Simplified out patient treatment for addicts Multiple causes of addiction Therapeutic Community as a treatment module for RSA T.C history and advancement as treatment module

7. Committees Organizing committee – Alyson Howes (RSA) William Botha (RSA) (chairman) Shaamiel Davids (RSA) Esme Goldie (RSA) Jamiela Botha (RSA) Fahiema Majiet (RSA) Scientific committee - Prof. Rowdy Yates (Scotland) Prof. L. Simbayi (RSA) Dr. Martien Kooyman (Netherlands) Prof. A. Bhana (RSA) Dr. Rapiti (RSA)

8. Cost Accommodation fees for Conference All prices in U.S ($) (All prices per room/ per night) Hotel accommodation Single Room Double Twin Room Capetonian Hotel www.raya-hotels.com 126 U.S Dollars 146 U.S Dollars R 995 R 1165 Please note that our special conference package are with Capetonian hotel for accommodation. The conference venue will be C.T.I.C.C (cape town international convention centre). You will only qualify for the special conference rate if you make your booking with our organization directly and not with the hotel. Should you not wish to choose the special conference package then airport transfers and transportation to the conference becomes your responsibility. Registration for Conference Registration Fees All prices in U.S ($) Early Registration (before September 30, 2009) Late Registration (after October 01, 2009) WFTC Member 300WFTC Member 350 Non-Member 350Non-Member400 R950 RSA ResidentsR 1250.00 GALA DINNER FEE 65 U.S (International delegates) additional GALA DINNER FEE R 350.00 (South African nationals) Excursion fee RSA nationals R650 Please note that for South African Nationals the currency is in Rand SPECIAL CONFERENCE PACKAGE: 4 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION (standard room) breakfast included EXCURSION INCLUDED (Cape wine lands, Robben Island, Table mountain) GALA DINNER INCLUDED, REGISTRATION INCLUDED 750 U.S DOLLARS International delegates (early registration) 850 U.S DOLLARS International delegates (late registration) R 5000 South African Nationals (early registration) R 5500 South African Nationals (late registration)

9. Who should attend Substance abuse counselors Correctional services managers / personnel HIV Aids counselors Social workers Psychiatrist Psychologist Medical professionals Law enforcement officials

10. Conference brief Description The conference will take place in Cape Town and venue will be Cape Town International Convention Centre. 2 full day conference with break away groups 3 rd day excursion Table mountain & Robben Island Gala dinner at Tablebay Hotel V&A Waterfront Guest speakers at gala dinner (Premier Western Cape, MEC Health, MEC Community Safety, Mayor of Cape Town, Minister of Correctional Services etc.) confirmed Minister Social Development, MEC Social Development to confirm Establishment of African Federation of Therapeutic Community NB. PLEASE NOTE THAT SPACE ARE LIMITED AND WILL BE ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS