Sexual Objectification, Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse: Engaging with Research, Policy and Practice
Starts: 30 April 2012
Monday 30th April 2012, 9.15 - 1pm
School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University (Glamorgan Building)
Presentations now available at the bottom of this page
Co-hosted by:
Children in Wales and Cardiff University
Information
This half day seminar presents recent research findings, best practice and policy development for practitioners, policy makers and researchers working with children and young people in the area of gender and sexual violence. Bringing together current research from the School of Social Sciences the aim of the day is to encourage reflection and debate on the relationship between research and practice exploring the everyday experiences of sexual harassment and violence with research and practice on child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse. Identifying future directions in research, policy and practice in Wales will be an essential outcome of the seminar.
Booking
All queries for booking this event are to be directed to Children in Wales
Programme
9.00-9.15 Registration
9.15-10.15 Sexual objectification and sexual violence in an era of ‘sexualisation’ panics: schools and beyond
Emma Renold and Gabrielle Ivinson (School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University), Rachel Beddoe (Cardiff Against Bullying)
10.15-11.15 Child Sexual Exploitation in Wales
Sophie Hallett (School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University), Emma James (Children’s Services Manager, Barnardo’s Seraf Service), Jan Coles (Director, Abertaf)
11.15-11.30 Break and refreshments
11.30-12.30 Ynys Saff: Providing a ‘safe island’ for children and young people who have experienced sexual victimisation
Amanda Robinson (School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University), Ynys Saff (Safe Island: Cardiff’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre)
12.30-1.00 Future directions for policy and practice in Wales
Jan Pickles (NSPCC)
Other information
Open To: Staff and Students