Free Workshop on ‘Reproductive Coercion and Abuse: Developing Policy and Practice’, 13.00–16.30 on Tuesday 20 September 2020, in Central London
21 August 2022
BPAS Centre for Reproductive Research & Communication (CRRC) and Aston University, Birmingham are organising a FREE Workshop on ‘Reproductive Coercion and Abuse: Developing Policy and Practice’ on Tuesday 20 September 2020 from 13.00–16.30 at Christopher Place, Chalton Street, London NW1 1JF.
This workshop will be of interest to healthcare professionals with an interest in safeguarding in contraceptive provision, abortion care and maternity services, and experts from gender-based violence organisations. It focuses on reproductive coercion and abuse as a specific form of interpersonal violence which involves the exercise of power and control to reduce or prevent autonomous decision-making of another in the area of reproductive health (e.g. denying access to birth control, abortion coercion, and enforced pregnancy).
The workshop will present interim findings from a qualitative research project which seeks to draw together knowledge and experiences from reproductive healthcare professionals and gender-based violence advocates.
It will provide an opportunity for in-depth discussions of the issues raised by the research. It will also inform the future direction of the project and ensure it reflects the priorities identified by stakeholders.
It also seeks to bring together experts in reproductive health and gender-based violence to develop a network of experts with an interest in this area for future policy and practice development.
Some financial assistance for travel for those unable to access organisational funding may be available and confirmation of attendance can be provided for continuing professional development (CPD) purposes. If you have questions about the event please contact Dr Pam Lowe (p.k.lowe@aston.ac.uk).
FREE sign up at the link below until 20 September. NB. Places are extremely limited!