Upcoming meetings and webinars
2021 Webinar Series
6th May 2021 – 10.30-11.30 BST
Holding Things in Tension While Researching Violence Against Women & Girls
Confirmed Speakers: Fiona Vera-Gray (Durham University), Ava Kanyeredzi (University of East London), Liz Kelly (London Metropolitan University)
Chair: Olivia Smith, Loughborough University
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3rd June 2021 – 10.30-11.30 BST
Domestic Violence & Abuse: The Impact of Covid Updated
Confirmed Speakers: TBC
Chair: TBC
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1st July 2021 – 10.30-11.30 BST
Wellbeing & Empowerment Through Funding Proposals: Principles for Inclusivity when Developing Bids
Confirmed Speakers: TBC
Chair: TBC
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November 2020 Webinar Series
5th November 2020 – 10.30-12.30 BST
Confirmed Speakers: Geetanjali Gangoli, Durham University; Michaela Campbell, University of Warwick; Kerris Cooper and Polina Obolenskaya, London School of Economics; Rianna Raymond-Williams, Shine Aloud UK
Chair: Geetanjali Gangoli, Durham University
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/123200633411
12th November 2020 – 10.30-12.00 BST
Legal Representation for sexual offence complainants
Confirmed Speakers: Harriet Wistrich, Centre for Women’s Justice; Sandy Brindley, Rape Crisis Scotland; Sir John Gillen, Senior Judge, NI / Gillen Review; Yassin Brunger, Queens University Belfast; Bonny Turner, Rape Victim & Activist.
Chair: Olivia Smith, Loughborough University
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/123201516051
19th November 2020 – 10.30-11.30 BST
Confirmed Speakers: Katherine Royal, Surviving Economic Abuse; Katrin Hohl, City University and Kelly Johnson, Durham University; Chiara Zappaterreno, University of Huddersfield; Camille Stengel, University of Greenwich and June Brawner, Justice Studio
Chair: Miranda Horvath, Middlesex University
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/123202246235
26th November 2020 – 10.30-11.30 BST
Gendered Violence and Abolishing the Criminal Legal System
Speakers: TBC
Chair: molly akhurst
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/123203008515
September 2020 Webinar Series
Following on from the success of the July 2020 Webinar series, we will be hosting 4 more webinars in September 2020.
Thursday 10th September @ 10:30-11:30 BST
Criminal justice system responses to rape are failing: Suggestions for radical change from the VAWG sector
Confirmed Speakers: Rebecca Hitchen, EVAW; Sumanta Roy, Imkaan; Jahnine Davis, Listen Up Research CIC & Kingston University, Amelia Handy, Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCEW).
Chair: Olivia Smith, Loughborough University
Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/criminal-justice-system-responses-to-rape-are-failing-tickets-113652433488
Thursday 17th September @ 10:30-11:30 BST
Breaking Down Barriers? Working with Peer Researchers and Experts by Experience who have faced gender based violence
Confirmed Speakers: Dr. Lucy Allwright, Project manager and expert-by-experience lead, Against Violence and Abuse; Cordelia Ruck, Project officer, Against Violence and Abuse; An ‘expert-by-experience’.
Chair: Miranda Horvath, Middlesex University
Co-hosted with AVA https://avaproject.org.uk/
Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breaking-down-barriers-tickets-113759973142
Wednesday 23rd September @ 10:30-11:30 BST
VAWG in HE: New evidence, new directions
Confirmed Speakers: Anna Bull, Portsmouth University; Erin Shannon, University of York; Adrija Dey, SOAS; Vanita Sundaram, University of York
Chair: Miranda Horvath, Middlesex University
Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vawg-in-he-new-evidence-new-directions-tickets-113659376254
Wednesday 30th September @ 2:30-3:30 BST
Creative and Transformative Approaches to Justice Work – Seeking Justice for Survivors Outside of the Criminal Legal System
Confirmed Speakers: Aviah Sarah Day, Birkbeck University; Kamilah Tomlinson, Counsellor/Psychotherapist ; Melanie Brazell, University of California; Yara Rodrigues Fowler, writer and trustee of Latin America Women’s Aid (LAWA)
Chair: molly akhurst, Birkbeck University
Co-hosted with What Really Makes Us Safe https://www.whatreallymakesussafe.com/#/home
Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-and-transformative-approaches-to-justice-work-tickets-113762294084
July 2020 Webinar Series
We are delighted to announce that in July 2020 we will be hosting 4 webinars, details and links to Eventbrite to book tickets are provided below. The webinars will consist of 5-10 minute presentations and followed by Q&A’s and discussion time. The presentations will be recorded and uploaded to the website (resources page) in due course along with any materials from the webinars.
Thursday 2nd July 2020 @ 10:30-11:30 BST
The emotional cost of ending violence against women and girls: How can researchers, practitioners, and activists avoid burnout?
Speakers: Emma Williamson, University of Bristol; Kristina Massey, Canterbury Christchurch; Helen Beckett, University of Bedfordshire
Chair: Miranda Horvath, Middlesex University
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/108968517770
Thursday 9th July 2020 @ 10:00-11:00 BST
Criminal justice responses to rape: Bridging the gap between academic critique and front-line practitioners
Speakers: Sarah Crew and Lorett Spierenbury, Rape Policy Leads for the National Police Chiefs Council; Tammi Walker, Teeside University; Aisha Gill, University of Roehampton and Co-Chair of End Violence Against Women and Girls Coalition (EVAW); Joyti Belur, University College London.
Chair: Olivia Smith, Loughborough University
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/109150359664
Wednesday 15th July 2020 @ 10:00-11:00 BST
Responding to the rise in domestic abuse: who, where and why.
Speakers: Ruth Weir, University of Essex; Nicky Lambert, Middlesex University; Rachel Robbins, University of Central Lancashire
Chair: Ruth Weir, University of Essex
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/109315216756
Thursday 23rd July 2020 @ 10:00-11:00 BST
COVID-19 and support services for victim-survivors: The impacts and implications for the front-line violence against women & girls sector
Speakers: Rosie Lewis, Deputy Director and VAWG Services Manager, Angelou Centre (Newcastle); Katie Russell – Media Coordinator for Rape Crisis England & Wales; Zlakha Ahmed MBE – CEO Apna Haq; Sandie Barton – Director of Operations at Rape Crisis Scotland
Chair: Olivia Smith, Loughborough University
