Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can attend the National PCBC Conference?
2. Do I have to register in advance?
3. How much is registration and what does my registration fee include?
4. What forms of payment are acceptable to pay for registration?
5. Will I receive a confirmation of my registration?
6. When does the conference officially begin?
7. How can I make hotel reservations and how much do rooms cost?
8. What arrangements have been made for parking?
9. What is the dress code?
10. How can I become a speaker at the conference?
11. How can I participate in the Job/Resource/Vendor Fair?
12. I want to bring a group of teens to the conference. How do I register them?

1. Who can attend the National PCBC Conference?
   Anyone who has an interest in these issues is welcome to attend. We encourage concerned citizens (adults and teens) and professionals from law enforcement, juvenile justice, corrections, victim services, educational institutions, local governments, religious, and social service, labor and employment relations to participate.
2. Do I have to register in advance?
   No. On-site registration for attendees opens on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., in Meeting Rooms 8-10, Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina, 700 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33602. Registration will also be open from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012, and from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., on Friday, May 18, 2012. Higher fees will apply.
3. How much is registration and what does my registration fee include?
   Registration for adults if received by May 2, 2012 is $265.00 and for teens is $150.00. After May 2, 2012, participants must register on-site (May 16-18) and fees increase by $25.00. Registration fees include the cost of tow Luncheons and conference materials. Luncheon tickets cannot be guaranteed for participants who register after May 2, 2012. Cancellations and requests for refunds must be received in writing no later than May 2, 2012. Refunds will not be processed until after June 30, 2012.
4. What forms of payment are acceptable to pay for registration?
   Conference participants can pay by check or money order. All checks and money orders should be made payable to the URBAN LEAGUE of BROWARD COUNTY, INC. Registration forms and checks or money orders made payable to the URBAN LEAGUE OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC. should be mailed before May 2, 2012, to Preventing Crime in the Black Community Registration, Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs, Office of the Attorney General, PL-01, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050. Telephone (850) 414-3350. You may also use our online registration. PAYMENT NOTE FOR STATE AGENCIES: Florida state agencies must pay by check or money order made payable to the URBAN LEAGUE OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC.
5. Will I receive a confirmation of my registration?
   Confirmations will be sent via mail for registrations received by mail or fax. An immediate e-mailed confirmation will be sent for all online registrations.
6. When does the conference officially begin?
   The Opening General Session for the conference will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., on Thursday May 17, 2012, in the Grand Ballroom, Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina, 700 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33602.
7. How can I make hotel reservations and how much do rooms cost?
   A block of guest rooms have been reserved at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina, 700 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33602. The phone number to make reservations is (813) 221-4900 or (800) 228-9290. When making reservations indicate that you are a delegate with the National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community. The group rate for conference attendees is $99.00 (plus tax) for single or double occupancy. The cutoff date is April 13, 2012. The group rate cannot be guaranteed after this date.
8. What arrangements have been made for parking?
   The Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina is providing a group rate of $14.00 for valet parking, which includes in/out parking privileges. Although the hotel has no self-parking, there is public self-parking available that is proximate to the hotel. The current daily rate for this parking is $12.00 and this does not include in/out privileges.
9. What is the dress code?
   The purpose of the dress code is to uphold the professional image of the conference and the organizations that sponsor and host the event. Appropriate attire is required for all attendees—advisers, members, and guests—at all general sessions, workshops, luncheons and other activities unless otherwise stated. Conference name badges are part of this dress code and must be worn for all conference functions. Specific dress code guidelines have been developed for teens and chaperons and will be provided at teen orientations sessions and upon request to conference staff.
10. How can I become a speaker at the conference?
    The conference connects faith-based and community leaders, law enforcement officers, governmental professionals, and educators to share innovative prevention strategies addressing crime in the black community. Speakers from a variety of disciplines are invited to provide both general sessions to all conference participants or workshops designed to provide a range of topics for participants to choose from. Individuals or organizations are invited to submit a “Speaker Presentation Request” form for consideration. It can be obtained from our Forms page.
11. How can I participate in the Job/Resource/Vendor Fair?
    A variety of organizations representing commercial and noncommercial crime prevention services, as well as, products that represent black arts and crafts are solicited to exhibit in the conference “job/resource/vendor fair.” The cost for one 6’ X 6’ space is $320.00. An application must be completed and approved in order to participate. The application, instructions, and guidelines can be obtained from our Forms page.
12. I want to bring a group of teens to the conference. How do I register them?
    A major component of the conference is directed to young men and women ages 13-18. We provide three General Sessions and ten educational workshops that is equivalent to 17 hours of targeted instruction that they would receive in class. To register a large number of teens either on-line or by mail, a “Youth Group Registration” form must be completed and submitted with your check to ensure proper credit for each registration. The form and instructions can be obtained from our Forms page.