Public Policy Exchange will be hosting a webinar Supporting Victims of Image-Based Sexual Abuse: Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Digital Forms of Domestic Abuse which will take place on Thursday, May 13th 2021 from 9:30 AM — 1:00 PM.
The webinar provides an invaluable opportunity for key stakeholders to review existing legislation and discuss further ways to tackle and deter image-based sexual abuse. Delegates will also explore how to raise awareness of this form of domestic abuse as a criminal offence and how to best safeguard and support victims.
Key Speakers
- Maria Miller MP – Chairwoman of the Women & Equalities Select Committee
- Ronnie Meechan-Rogers – Associate Dean Director of Programmes, School of Nursing, BPP University
- Sophie Francis-Cansfield – Head of Policy & Campaigns at Women’s Aid
- Elena Michael – Co-Founder of #NotYourPorn
- Akhila Kolisetty – Co-Director at End Cyber Abuse
Program
- Understand and tackle links between image-based sexual abuse and other forms of domestic abuse.
- Address anonymity-related issues and ensure victims are able to identify and report crimes easily.
- Analyse the Domestic Abuse Bill and understand what further legislative changes are needed to support victims of image-based sexual abuse.
- Examine measures to strengthen the response of law enforcement agencies and raise awareness of revenge porn within the police
- Understand how to support victims of revenge porn, provide legal advice, and streamline access to counselling services
- Scrutinise the role of social media companies and internet service providers in developing robust measures to accelerate the removal of revenge porn
- Investigate the responsibility of media groups in sensitively reporting on revenge porn cases
- Discuss ways schools can engage with young people to promote respect, strengthen understanding of consent, and outline the risks associated with sharing intimate material
- Discuss parental awareness of online risks, equipping guardians with the knowledge, skills and confidence to exercise control and protect children online
- Share examples of effective partnership working between local authorities, police, schools and community groups in developing innovative safeguarding solutions
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