Workshop: The Role of Neutralisation in Responding to the Disclosure of Childhood Sexual Abuse

The European Women’s Network Against Sexual Violence invites you to their next workshop “The role of neutralisation in responding to the disclosure of childhood sexual abuse” presented by Claire Cunnington. The workshop will take place on Wednesday 15 November 2023, from 14:00 – 16:00 CET.

In this workshop Claire Cunnington will speak about what helps and hinders recovery, about preferred terminology and the audience will have an opportunity to watch her film ‘Flow’ about disclosure of childhood sexual abuse to health services. Claire will also discuss her article “They would rather not have known and me kept my mouth shut: The role of neutralisation in responding to the disclosure of childhood sexual abuse.” She will argue for a strengths-based approach to recovering.

Dr Claire Cunnington is a researcher at the University of Sheffield and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation. Claire believes that the knowledge gained by adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse can be utilised to help children and other adults today. Her Wellcome Trust funded doctoral research asked adults recovering from childhood sexual abuse what helped and hindered their recovery. The resulting film ‘Flow’ co-produced with other survivors, NHS England and the Department of Health has been selected as a finalist by the Birmingham International Film Festival and Women Deliver Arts & Film Festival (Rwanda).

• Workshop will be held via Zoom platform.
• Working language: English. Simultaneous translation to Serbian provided.
• Apply to participate via email: itcentar@eunet.rs

Application deadline: Monday, November 13, 2023 (closing at 14.00 CET)