About this Event
How does domestic abuse affect children and young people - and how can we better support them to heal, grow, and thrive?
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking conference exploring the realities faced by children and young people living with domestic abuse. This event brings together the voices of young people with leaders in academia, government and frontline services.
*Enjoy a free lunch following the talks*
This event is for anyone working with, or caring for, children and young people, including teachers, social workers, therapists, youth workers, nursery staff, policy professionals, members of the local authority and community members.
Programme Line-Up
Respect The Game (RTGMediaTV)
A group of talented young artists premiering an original song written especially for this event, exploring the emotions and resilience of young people affected by domestic abuse.
Subhaluxmi Mukherji
Geographic Lead, Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s Office
Subhaluxmi will talk about the strategic priorities of the DA Commissioner's office and share insights from the Commissioner's policy report, "Victims in their own right? Babies, children and young people’s experiences of domestic abuse."
Deborah Ubee Trust – CYP Team
A mental health and wellbeing charity supporting children, young people, and families.
The Children and Young People team will discuss therapeutic approaches to recovery and building safety, trust, and emotional wellbeing after abuse.
Little Fish Theatre
An award-winning theatre company working with young people.
Sharing a moving excerpt from Friction, their powerful play that explores the complex realities of domestic abuse from young people’s perspectives.
Dr Emma Katz
Author of Coercive Control in Children’s and Mothers’ Lives
Dr Katz will discuss her groundbreaking research on how coercive control shapes children’s experiences and the ways in which resilience and recovery can be nurtured.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Clockhouse Community Centre, Defiance Walk, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
