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President's Council on Bioethics

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Contact:	(You can click on the link below for e-mail) The President's Council on Bioethics 1425 New York Avenue, NW Suite C100 Washington, DC 20005 202/296-4669 info (snail) bioethics.gov (If pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	The President's Council on Bioethics, established in 2001, advises the president of the United States on bioethical issues that may emerge as a consequence of advances in biomedical science and technology. Members are appointed by the president. Objectives: Undertake fundamental inquiry into the human and moral significance of developments in biomedical and behavioral science and technology Explore specific ethical and policy questions related to these developments Provide a forum for a national discussion of bioethical issues Facilitate a greater understanding of bioethical issues Explore possibilities for useful international collaboration on bioethical issues

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The President's Council on Bioethics
1425 New York Avenue, NW
Suite C100
Washington, DC 20005

202/296-4669

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The President's Council on Bioethics, established in 2001, advises the president of the United States on bioethical issues that may emerge as a consequence of advances in biomedical science and technology. Members are appointed by the president.

Objectives:

Undertake fundamental inquiry into the human and moral significance of developments in biomedical and behavioral science and technology
Explore specific ethical and policy questions related to these developments
Provide a forum for a national discussion of bioethical issues
Facilitate a greater understanding of bioethical issues
Explore possibilities for useful international collaboration on bioethical issues

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Prevent Child Abuse America [PCA America]

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Contact:	(The link below is available for e-mail) Prevent Child Abuse America 200 South Michigan Avenue 17th Floor Chicago, IL 60604-2404 312/663-3520 312/939-8962 fax 800/835-2671 312/663-3520 312/939-8962 fax mailbox (snail) preventchildabuse.org (If pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	Prevent Child Abuse America [PCA America] is a volunteer-based organization of concerned citizens in the corporate, civic, lay, and professional communities working together to prevent child abuse. Its mission is to gain a nationwide commitment to prevent child abuse through the creation of sound policies, and awareness and prevention programs. It believes in the right of every child to have a safe and nurturing home, with parents who are adequately educated and supported in the art of good parenting. PCA America has 38 state chapters and 2 provisional chapters.

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Prevent Child Abuse America
200 South Michigan Avenue
17th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604-2404

312/663-3520
312/939-8962 fax

800/835-2671
312/663-3520
312/939-8962 fax

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Prevent Child Abuse America [PCA America] is a volunteer-based organization of concerned citizens in the corporate, civic, lay, and professional communities working together to prevent child abuse. Its mission is to gain a nationwide commitment to prevent child abuse through the creation of sound policies, and awareness and prevention programs. It believes in the right of every child to have a safe and nurturing home, with parents who are adequately educated and supported in the art of good parenting.

PCA America has 38 state chapters and 2 provisional chapters.

Contact:	Preventive Child Mental Health Association - Egypt

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Prevent Child Abuse America

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About:	Prevent Child Abuse America was formed in 1972. The objective and duty of the organization is to provide public awareness of the problem of child abuse in America.

Contact:	Prevent Child Abuse Texas 12701 Research 303 Austin, TX 78759

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Prevnet Network

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Contact:	(The link is available for e-mail) Prevnet Network c/o Peer van der Kreeft, President +32/92315748 +32/92728611 fax peer (snail) prevnet.net (When pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	Prevnet Network is a European partnership with more than 40 organisations aimed at advocacy for telematic methods (more than the net alone) in the prevention of addictions.

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PRIDE

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Contact:	PRIDE, Inc 3610 Dekalb Technology Parkway Suite 105 Atlanta, GA 30340 770/458-5030

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Primary Health Care Specialist Group

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Contact:	(You can use the link below for e-mail) Primary Health Care Specialist Group 54 New Street Worcester, WR1 2DL United Kingdom +44/1905/727461 info (snail) phcsg.org (If pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	Founded in 1981, the Primary Health Care Specialist Group of the British Computer Society is concerned with all aspects of Information Technology which affect Primary Care. It's membership includes general practitioners, computer professionals, informaticians, academics, community medical staff, nurses, health visitors, practice administration staff, Health Authority staff, user group managers, dentists, pharmacists, opticians and others involved in clinical care in the National Health Service. The official publication of the Primary Health Care Specialist Group is Informatics in Primary Care.

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Primary Health Care Specialist Group
54 New Street
Worcester, WR1 2DL
United Kingdom

+44/1905/727461

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Founded in 1981, the Primary Health Care Specialist Group of the British Computer Society is concerned with all aspects of Information Technology which affect Primary Care. It's membership includes general practitioners, computer professionals, informaticians, academics, community medical staff, nurses, health visitors, practice administration staff, Health Authority staff, user group managers, dentists, pharmacists, opticians and others involved in clinical care in the National Health Service.

The official publication of the Primary Health Care Specialist Group is Informatics in Primary Care.

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Prince Edward Island Psychological Association

Contact:	Prince Edward Island Psychological Association c/o Cathy Ryan, President Department of Psychology University of Prince Edward Island Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3 Canada 902/566-0323 Fax: (902) 628-4359

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Principia Cybernetica Project [PCP]

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About:	The Principia Cybernetica Project is a world-wide organization collaboratively developing a computer-supported evolutionary-systemic philosophy, in the context of the transdisciplinary academic fields of Systems Science and Cybernetics. PCP publishes electronic texts and facilitates scholarly work via its World-Wide Web server, Principia Cybernetica Web, associated FTP server, electronic mailing lists, and through conferences and traditional publications.

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The Principia Cybernetica Project is a world-wide organization collaboratively developing a computer-supported evolutionary-systemic philosophy, in the context of the transdisciplinary academic fields of Systems Science and Cybernetics.

PCP publishes electronic texts and facilitates scholarly work via its World-Wide Web server, Principia Cybernetica Web, associated FTP server, electronic mailing lists, and through conferences and traditional publications.

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Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition [PLAR], (L'evaluation et la reconnaissance des acquis [L'ERA])

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About:	Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition is the process of identifying, assessing, and recognizing what a person knows and can do. The Canadian Labour Force Development Board's [CLFDB] proposal for PLAR builds on the approach now used in many Canadian educational institutions for prior learning assessment. It also reflects lessons learned from international experience. The CLFDB proposes that: National PLAR standards should be developed to ensure that PLAR processes are fair and consistent, wherever they are used; A strategy should be set up to get PLAR working in schools, training programs and in the workplace and in career planning.

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Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition is the process of identifying, assessing, and recognizing what a person knows and can do. The Canadian Labour Force Development Board's [CLFDB] proposal for PLAR builds on the approach now used in many Canadian educational institutions for prior learning assessment. It also reflects lessons learned from international experience. The CLFDB proposes that:

National PLAR standards should be developed to ensure that PLAR processes are fair and consistent, wherever they are used;
A strategy should be set up to get PLAR working in schools, training programs and in the workplace and in career planning.

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Prison Health Research Network [PHRN]

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About:	The Prison Health Research Network [PHRN] is a Department of Health funded initiative, led jointly by the Universities of Manchester, Southampton and Sheffield, and the Institute of Psychiatry. The aim of the PHRN is to contribute to the work of this partnership by providing a focal point for the associated research agenda, encouraging researchers to undertake high quality work in prison settings that will address the particular needs of this population. PHRN will focuses on primary care; dental health; mental health; and substance abuse. Objectives: Develop a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency Network focused on prison health care innovation, evaluation and knowledge dissemination Develop a network of collaborative prisons actively hosting research and development in prison health care Develop and deliver research projects in each of the core work streams, encouraging prison staff to become active partners in the research process Develop training opportunities for clinical staff in research methods and signpost them to existing training and development opportunities Work toward developing the frequency and quality of service user involvement in prison health care provision and research Develop a "pathway to research", outlining the processes required to successfully undertake research in prisons, including information about funding, research ethics and governance requirements and practical information about conducting research in such a unique environment Host an annual, international conference and other workshops and training events, highlighting innovative research findings and best clinical practice examples in prison health care from the UK and worldwide

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The Prison Health Research Network [PHRN] is a Department of Health funded initiative, led jointly by the Universities of Manchester, Southampton and Sheffield, and the Institute of Psychiatry. The aim of the PHRN is to contribute to the work of this partnership by providing a focal point for the associated research agenda, encouraging researchers to undertake high quality work in prison settings that will address the particular needs of this population. PHRN will focuses on primary care; dental health; mental health; and substance abuse.

Objectives:

Develop a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency Network focused on prison health care innovation, evaluation and knowledge dissemination
Develop a network of collaborative prisons actively hosting research and development in prison health care
Develop and deliver research projects in each of the core work streams, encouraging prison staff to become active partners in the research process
Develop training opportunities for clinical staff in research methods and signpost them to existing training and development opportunities
Work toward developing the frequency and quality of service user involvement in prison health care provision and research
Develop a "pathway to research", outlining the processes required to successfully undertake research in prisons, including information about funding, research ethics and governance requirements and practical information about conducting research in such a unique environment
Host an annual, international conference and other workshops and training events, highlighting innovative research findings and best clinical practice examples in prison health care from the UK and worldwide

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Private Practitioners Group

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Contact:	(The link below is available for making contact) Private Practitioners Group 212/668-0050 naswnyc (snail) naswnyc.org (When pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	Since 2002 the Private Practitioners Group has provided a forum for social workers in private practice to exchange ideas and resources, learn from and support one another, combat the isolation that can occur in private practice, network, and join forces to implement projects and secure resources that we cannot obtain individually.

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Proactive Therapy Innovations [PTI]

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Contact:	(You could click on the link below for seeking more information) Proactive Therapy Innovations 1417-B Washington Street PO Box 525 Natchitoches, LA 71457 318/352-2244 318/352-2244 fax ptisawyers (snail) bellsouth.net (When pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	Since 1989, Proactive Therapy Innovations [PTI] has offered a variety of services including a specialization in career and rehabilitation counseling, individual counseling, consulting, and program development.

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Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators [PACE]

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Contact:	(You can activate the link below for e-mail) Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators, Inc PO Box 229 Furlong, PA 19825 800/633-7223 pace (snail) pace-custody.org (When pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	Operating since 1992, the Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators [PACE] is a private, non-profit, membership organization of psychologists and other mental health professionals doing comprehensive child custody evaluations. PACE is the professional organization for child custody evaluators, and certifies psychologists and other mental health professionals as Registered Custody Evaluators.

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Professional Associates In Clinical Hypnotherapy [PACH]

Contact:	Professional Associates In Clinical Hypnotherapy 5567 Reseda Boulevard Suite 115 Tarzana, CA 91356 800/564-9766 818/708-3559 818/708-1553 fax

Contact:	Professional Conference Organisers 108 Church Street Hawthorn, Victoria 3122 Australia

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Professional Development Institute

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Contact:	(The link below is available for more information) Professional Development Institute, Ltd 161 Oude Baan B-3360 Korbeek-Lo Belgium +32/16/46 03 94 +32/16/46 39 50 fax leopold.vansina (snail) skynet.be (If pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	The Professional Development Institute was founded in 1985. Its purpose is to contribute to the professional development of social scientist consultants, persons in leadership positions, organisations and communities.

Contact:	Professional Development Resources, Inc 904/367-0447

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Professional Learning Network [PLN]

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Contact:	(The link below is available for e-mail) Professional Learning Network, LLC 270 Greenwich Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 888//394-9293 203/422-0535 203/629-6048 fax prolearning (snail) behavior.net (When pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	The Professional Learning Network [PLN] continues the management of the Cape Cod Institute, which was founded under the aegis of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1980. PLN's mission is to make a difference in the lives of people and organizations by providing excellent, timely and lively continuing education for mental health and management professionals.

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Professional Psych Seminars

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Contact:	(The link below is available for making contact) Professional Psych Seminars PO Box 3174 Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-0174 877/777-0668 805/371-9443 805/371-7443 fax info (snail) psychsem.com (If pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	Professional Psych Seminars is a private, nonprofit organization that provides continuing education to mental health professionals. It offers both in-person training and independent learning.

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Professional Risk Management Services [PRMS]

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Contact:	Professional Risk Management Services, Inc 1515 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22209 800/245-3333
About:	Professional Risk Management Services [PRMS] specializes in program management services (liability insurance, invoicing, etc.) for behavioral healthcare. Offerings include seminars and self-evaluation tools.

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Professional Training Associates

Contact:	(You could click on the link below for e-mail) Professional Training Associates, Ltd PO Box 1282 Grafton, VA 23692 757/877-2933 757/877-2933 fax ptaltd (snail) erols.com (If pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	Professional Training Associates organizes workshops and conference planning for Human Servcies.

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Program in Psychiatry and the Law [PIPATL]

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Contact:	(The link below is available for more information) PIPATL 74 Fenwood Road Boston, MA 02115 617/734-1300 hauser (snail) psychiatry.com (When pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	The Program in Psychiatry and the Law [PIPATL] is a small but highly productive discussion group with a listserv open to "friends". It was founded in 1979 as a forensic psychiatry training program, but has broadened to encompass sophisticated consideration of medical decision-making under conditions of uncertainty and its relation to ethical concepts and to personal moral development.

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Project SCOPE

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Contact:	(The link below is available for making contact) Project SCOPE 232 West Canton Street Suite 100 Boston, MA 02116 877/267-4422 617/267-4422 617/312-4002 mobile 617/262-0907 fax director (snail) projectscope.org (If pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	Project SCOPE (Specialized teleCenters Of Professional Education) is a non-profit developer of community-based telecenters worldwide for both urban and rural venues with a focus on underserved populations, particularly women, children and the disabled. In partnership with local communities using an innovative, grassroots approach, including the "televillage concept," Project SCOPE establishes telecenters which ensure universal access for all to education, training, community redevelopment, public health, and economic development programs via appropriate technology. Additionally, Project SCOPE telecenters will create "cultural connections" to provide a voice for each culture individually but designed for sharing and interaction with all cultures.

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Project SCOPE
232 West Canton Street
Suite 100
Boston, MA 02116

877/267-4422
617/267-4422
617/312-4002 mobile
617/262-0907 fax

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Project SCOPE (Specialized teleCenters Of Professional Education) is a non-profit developer of community-based telecenters worldwide for both urban and rural venues with a focus on underserved populations, particularly women, children and the disabled. In partnership with local communities using an innovative, grassroots approach, including the "televillage concept," Project SCOPE establishes telecenters which ensure universal access for all to education, training, community redevelopment, public health, and economic development programs via appropriate technology. Additionally, Project SCOPE telecenters will create "cultural connections" to provide a voice for each culture individually but designed for sharing and interaction with all cultures.

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Project GRACE

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Contact:	(You could use the link below for securing more detail) Project GRACE 1311 North Westshore Boulevard #107 Tampa, FL 33607 877/994-7223 813/281-2324 813/281-0295 fax pgrace (snail) winstarmail.com (If pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	Project GRACE (Guidelines for Resuscitation And Care at End-of-life) is a non-profit foundation dedicated to improving the use and understanding of Advance Directives, as well as promoting and providing education for both the community and the health care provider regarding Advance Care Planning, Palliative Care, and End-of-life Issues as well as adding quality to the last chapter of life.

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Project for Psychiatric Outreach to the Homeless [PPOH]

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Contact:	(You could click on the link below for e-mail) Project for Psychiatric Outreach to the Homeless 74 Trinity Place Suite 800 New York, NY 10006 212/579-2650 ppoh (snail) ppoh.org (When pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	The Project for Psychiatric Outreach to the Homeless [PPOH] recruits psychiatrists - including volunteers - who provide psychiatric services on-site at agencies in the community serving homeless or formerly homeless persons. Each psychiatrist goes to the same program each week for an hour or more, and provides patient care in consultation with casework staff. The organization began in 1986 as a task force of the American Psychiatric Association, then became an independent, not-for-profit agency in 1991. PPOH has 42 psychiatrists working at 25 sites.

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Project for Psychiatric Outreach to the Homeless
74 Trinity Place
Suite 800
New York, NY 10006

212/579-2650

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The Project for Psychiatric Outreach to the Homeless [PPOH] recruits psychiatrists - including volunteers - who provide psychiatric services on-site at agencies in the community serving homeless or formerly homeless persons. Each psychiatrist goes to the same program each week for an hour or more, and provides patient care in consultation with casework staff.

The organization began in 1986 as a task force of the American Psychiatric Association, then became an independent, not-for-profit agency in 1991. PPOH has 42 psychiatrists working at 25 sites.

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Projects in Knowledge

Contact:	(You can use the link below for more information) Projects in Knowledge One Harmon Plaza Secaucus, NJ 07094 201/617-9700 201/617-7333 fax psychiatry (snail) projectsinknowledge.com (If pasting, please replace '/snail/' with '@" for email address... no spaces)
About:	Projects in Knowledge sponsors continuing education programs for physicians.