Submit abstracts for the 15th International Conference on Victim Assistance (ICVA 2026) to be held in hybrid mode on October 30–31, 2026.
About the Centre for Victimology & Psychological Studies (CVPS) and Centre for Community Mental Health (CCMH)
The Centre for Victimology & Psychological Studies (CVPS) and the Centre for Community Mental Health (CCMH), Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University, are jointly organising the 15th International Conference on Victim Assistance (ICVA 2026). The conference aims to bring together experts from victimology, criminology, psychology, mental health, law, and criminal justice to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on victim assistance and justice.
The joint organisation seeks to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration by integrating victim assistance with mental health and justice-oriented practices through discussions involving academics, legal professionals, practitioners, and researchers.
About the Opportunity
The organisers invite abstracts for paper and poster presentations at the 15th International Conference on Victim Assistance (ICVA 2026). The conference will focus on the theme, “Victimization, Mental Health, and Justice: Interdisciplinary Pathways to Victim Assistance.”
The conference provides a platform for students, researchers, academicians, legal professionals, mental health practitioners, victim assistance professionals, and policymakers to present empirical, theoretical, conceptual, policy-oriented, and practice-based research. Selected papers may be considered for publication opportunities.
Duration
The conference will be conducted over two days, from 30 October 2026 to 31 October 2026.
Mode
The conference will be conducted in hybrid mode.
Location
The conference will be hosted at O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana.
Remuneration
The registration fee for the conference is ₹590 (inclusive of GST).
Deadline
The abstract submission deadline is Mid-September 2026.
The registration deadline is Mid-October 2026.
Perks
Participants will receive participation and presentation certificates.
Basic meals and refreshments will be provided during the conference.
Publication opportunities for selected papers will be explored.
Six awards will be presented, including three Best Paper Presentation Awards and three Best Poster Presentation Awards.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students and research scholars
- Academicians and researchers
- Legal professionals and law students
- Mental health professionals and counsellors
- NGOs and civil society organisations
- Criminologists and victimologists
- Policy professionals and institutional stakeholders
- Victim assistance practitioners
- Professionals working in the criminal justice system
- National and international participants working in allied fields
Also Read
International Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code at RGNUL
Contact
Email: cvps@jgu.edu.in
Application Procedure
Interested candidates may apply through the following:
Email your abstract (maximum 200 words) to: cvps@jgu.edu.in
The abstract should include:
- Title of the paper
- Author(s)’ name(s)
- Institutional affiliation(s)
- 3–5 keywords
The last date for abstract submission is Mid-September 2026.
