FAQs

Who do I contact with questions?

The VSOTA Registrar can be reached at registration@vsota.com.

I'm paying by check. Where do I send my payment?

VSOTA, PO Box 569, Midlothian, VA 23113

What is your cancellation policy?

Registration cancellations must be made in writing.

A $25 cancellation fee will be withheld for any registration canceled on or before March 17, 2024.

A $50 cancellation fee will be withheld for any registration canceled between March 18 and April 10, 2024.

There will be no refunds for any registration canceled after April 10, 2024.

Registrations may be transferred without penalty, although no session changes will be allowed.

When does registration close?

When spots sell out or April 10, 2024.

Is there a virtual option this year?

No. This year's conference is only in person.

Where can I get handouts from the presentations?

Handouts will be available through the conference app. Not all presentations will offer handouts.

How do I get the conference app?

Instructions will be emailed the week before the conference.

Can I get CEUs and how many? What is the cost?

VSOTA is recognized by the Virginia Board of Psychology as a professional association that can provide continuing education. This means that the Virginia Boards of Psychology, Social Work, and Counseling will recognize the continuing educational activities provided by VSOTA.

As part of VSOTA's commitment to providing relevant and quality continuing education and in appreciation of our attendees, there will be no additional fee for a continuing education certificate to document attendance at the 2024 Conference.

The VSOTA Board has approved up to a total of 12.5 clock hours (1.25 CEUs) for the two-day conference. Session credit is only awarded if the participant attends at least 85% of the session. It is the ethical responsibility of each attendee to accept a certificate only if they attended a workshop and/or conference.

Conference certificates will be emailed following the conclusion of the conference. A separate certificate will be sent to those attending the Ethics presentation, which will provide attendees with specific ethics documentation.

VSOTA does not provide duplicate certificates. It is highly suggested that each attendee keep their certificate and workshop assignments together in the event they need to provide documentation to a licensing or certification board.

Will I get a certificate? How and when?

Conference completion certificates will be emailed to registered conference participants following the conclusion of the conference and completion of the overall conference evaluation.

A link to the evaluation will be emailed to you after the conference. The evaluation will also be available via the conference app. Evaluations must be completed by May 20, 2024.

Participants attending the Ethics presentation will receive a certificate of completion for that session via email following the conference.

I'm arriving the night before the conference starts. Can I check in to the conference then?

Yes. Conference check-in will be available at the hotel from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on April 16th.

I have questions about the hotel and want to make reservations. Who do I contact?

The 2024 conference is being held at The Westin Richmond.

The special group rate is available until March 16, 2024, or until the block sells out.

Please call Marriott Reservations at (888) 627-7786 or (804) 282-8444 and reference VSOTA.

How can I join VSOTA?

VSOTA's general membership is open to professionals working in public safety, mental health, or the law. Benefits of membership include discounts on training, networking opportunities, and invitations to special events. For more information, visit www.vsota.com or contact VSOTA's membership chairperson, Dana Ratliffe-Walker, at dana.ratliffe-walker@vadoc.virginia.gov.