Annual Conference 2024
‘Focusing on and responding to sibling sexual abuse and trauma’
Exploring Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Comprehensive Conference Overview
Thriving Survivors 2nd annual conference on 'Focusing on and responding to sibling sexual abuse and trauma' promises a profound and groundbreaking exploration into the subject of sibling sexual abuse (SSA). As the world's first dedicated SSA conference, it aims to amplify the voices of lived experience, academia, and professionals, while shedding light on the prevalence, challenges, and long-term impacts of this insidious form of abuse.
Thank you to our Headline sponsor SONAR: www.sonarcms.co.uk
Bringing Together Diverse Perspectives
Throughout the day-long conference, attendees will engage with a remarkable roster of international speakers, participate in interactive workshops, and delve into thought-provoking panel discussions. The diverse backgrounds of these experts will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of SSA from multiple perspectives.
Interactive and Practical Sessions
Beyond our keynote seminars, the conference offers a range of interactive and practical sessions designed to equip attendees with frameworks and strategies for supporting individuals affected by SSA. Workshops will address issues such as working with adult survivors, children and young people, and families, while panel discussions will facilitate dialogue and foster collaboration among lived experience professionals in the field.
Direct Access to Experts
One of the key benefits of this conference is the opportunity to interact directly with experts who possess extensive experience of SSA and working with survivors, those who are responsible for the harm and the parents who are also dealing with the impact of SSA. Attendees will have ample time to engage with these professionals, ask questions, and gain insights into best practices for prevention, intervention, and recovery.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is an invaluable resource for anyone working with or interested in supporting individuals affected by SSA. Professionals from various disciplines, including social workers, counsellors, psychologists, law enforcement officials, educators, and healthcare providers, will find the conference particularly relevant.
Registration and Information
Ticket sales are now open, and attendees can purchase tickets directly here.
For alternative booking methods, please contact Conference@thrivingsurvivors.co.uk for further details.
The 2nd annual conference on 'Focusing on and responding to sibling sexual abuse and trauma' is a unique and essential gathering that aims to break the silence surrounding SSA. By bringing together diverse perspectives and providing practical tools, this conference empowers attendees to better understand, prevent, and respond to this devastating form of abuse.
The Workshops
Who and what caused the harm?
Hosts:
Oliver Eastman and Dr Jayda Ibrahim
This in-depth workshop explores a case study of a family from a minoritised background where harmful sexual behaviour occurred between siblings. Topics include cultural and language barriers, gender roles, safety plans, professional responses, and the impacts of technology and pornography. Attendees will gain insights into developing restorative narratives and supporting families through these complex situations.
Getting It Right
Host:
Tanith McCulloch, SARSAS
Join us for an exploration of the national picture on sibling sexual abuse. Learn about the systemic barriers preventing survivors from accessing specialist support and the inconsistencies in police recognition and recording of SSA.
This workshop will highlight survivor experiences, the impact of the criminal justice process, and the role of media in changing the narrative around SSA. Discover how collaboration can drive systemic change and support for survivors.
We can be a family again- but different than before
Hosts:
Christian University of Applied Sciences, Ede, the Netherlands & Tilburg University
This longitudinal study delves into the therapeutic process of a family after the disclosure of sibling sexual abuse.
Attendees will learn about relational traumas, therapeutic goals, and effective interventions that supported the family's recovery.
This workshop provides valuable insights into rebuilding family dynamics post-trauma.
Where Next? Findings from a Scoping Review of Four Decades of Research on Sibling Sexual Abuse
Hosts:
Peter Yates and Amy Adams
This workshop presents findings from an extensive review of sibling sexual abuse research conducted since 1980.
Topics include definitions, prevalence, family characteristics, disclosure, and professional responses.
Attendees will discuss surprises that challenge common assumptions and consider the next steps in supporting professionals, families, and adult survivors.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is an invaluable resource for anyone working with or interested in supporting individuals affected by SSA. Professionals from various disciplines, including social workers, counsellors, psychologists, law enforcement officials, educators, and healthcare providers, will find the conference particularly relevant.
Registration and Information
Ticket sales are now open, and attendees can purchase tickets directly here.
For alternative booking methods, please contact Conference@thrivingsurvivors.co.uk for further details.
The 2nd annual conference on 'Focusing on and responding to sibling sexual abuse and trauma' is a unique and essential gathering that aims to break the silence surrounding SSA. By bringing together diverse perspectives and providing practical tools, this conference empowers attendees to better understand, prevent, and respond to this devastating form of abuse.
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