This half day seminar presents recent research findings, best practice and policy development for practitioners working with children and young people in the area of sex and relationships education, sexual bullying, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. Bringing together current research from the School of Social Sciences' Gender, Sexuality and Childhood Research Groups, the aim of the day is to encourage reflection and debate on the relationship between research and practice exploring the everyday experiences of sexual objectification 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 session.

Presentations include:

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) 

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)

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) 

Future directions for policy and practice in Wales

Jan Pickles (NSPCC)

Cost: £15.00

Places are limited; please therefore use the booking form

Or for more information about this event please contact:
Children In Wales,
Windsor Place,
Cardiff