Call for Abstracts

We are pleased to announce the opening of the abstract submissions for the NOTA International Conference, being held in the beautiful city of Glasgow, Scotland, 10-12 May 2027.

Submitting an abstract at conference is an excellent way to communicate the outcomes of your research. Presenting will also support your continuing personal and professional development, showcase your skills and help grow your CV. Your abstract will be considered for an oral, poster or a workshop presentation.

Abstract Submission Guidance

*All abstracts must be submitted by midnight (GMT) on Monday 30th November 2027. No extensions will be granted.

** If acceptance is not received by that date, the abstract will be withdrawn from the conference programme.

** If registration is not received by that date, the abstract will be withdrawn from the conference programme.

Presentation Formats

NOTA 2027 welcomes submissions across a range of presentation formats. Please select the format most appropriate for your work.

Pre-Conference Workshop

An in-depth, three-hour workshop running on Monday 10 May 2027 from 2:00pm–5:00pm. Places are limited, with only four sessions available.

90-Minute Workshop

An interactive session designed to engage delegates through discussion, activities, practical learning, and knowledge sharing.

45-Minute Workshop

An Interactive session designed for focused topics, discussion, or practical activities. Successful 45-minute workshops will be paired with a second 45-minute workshop, forming a shared 90-minute session.

Research Presentation

A 15-minute presentation, including 5 minutes for questions and discussion.

Poster Presentation

A visual presentation of research, practice, service development, innovation, or evaluation work.

Topic Areas

Treatment, Intervention and Therapeutic Approaches

Submissions focusing on therapeutic interventions, treatment programmes, rehabilitation, behaviour change, and support services.

Prevention

Submissions exploring approaches to preventing harmful sexual behaviour and sexual abuse, including early intervention, public health approaches, education, and community initiatives.

Policy

Submissions examining legislation, policy development, strategic initiatives, professional standards, commissioning, and organisational responses.

Safeguarding

Submissions focused on protecting children, young people and adults from sexual harm, including multi-agency working, risk management, victim protection and professional practice.

Research

Submissions presenting original research, literature reviews, service evaluations, quality improvement projects, or emerging findings relevant to the field.

Assessment

Submissions relating to the assessment of harmful sexual behaviour, sexual offending, risk, need, responsivity, strengths and protective factors.

Submission Requirements

Before beginning your submission, please ensure you have the following information available.

  • Presenter details and affiliations
  • Submission title (maximum 20 words)
  • Abstract (maximum 300 words)
  • Session description for marketing purposes (maximum 75 words)
  • Up to five key learning outcomes
  • Lead presenter biography (maximum 100 words)
  • Conflict of interest declaration

All abstracts must be submitted in English and should be written to an appropriate academic standard.

Pre-Conference Workshop Opportunity

New for NOTA 2027, authors can submit a proposal for a Pre-Conference Workshop.

📅 Monday 10 May 2027

🕑 2:00pm–5:00pm (including a refreshment break)

NOTA 2027 will feature four parallel pre-conference workshops, providing an opportunity for in-depth exploration of a topic through discussion, learning and practical activities. As places are limited, proposals will be reviewed competitively. Presenters selected to deliver a pre-conference workshop will receive complimentary registration for the full conference. Please note that submission of a proposal does not guarantee selection.

Before you Submit

Please check that:

✓ All presenter details are correct and up to date

✓ Your title does not exceed 20 words

✓ Your abstract does not exceed 300 words

✓ Your session description does not exceed 75 words

✓ Your presenter biography does not exceed 100 words

✓ Any conflicts of interest have been declared

✓ Your submission has been reviewed for spelling, grammar and clarity

We strongly encourage authors to ask a colleague or "critical friend" to review their submission before submission.

Abstract Submission Portal
Abstract Submission Guidance

Presenter Registration

Presenters are required to register for the conference as a paying delegate if their submission is accepted.

  • Pre-Conference Workshop presenters will receive complimentary registration for the full conference.
  • Workshop presenters will receive a 25% discount on their conference registration fee.
  • Research presenters will receive a 10% discount on their conference registration fee.