2. How to influence policy to prevent sexual violence – Knowledge of (new) vulnerable groups as the basis of prevention

Sjoerd Van Bemmel

Nationaal Rapporteur Mensenhandel en Seksueel Geweld tegen Kinderen

Sjoerd van Bemmel is a researcher at the Bureau of the Dutch National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings and Sexual Violence against Children. The Rapporteur’s main task is to report on the nature and extent of human trafficking and sexual violence against children in the Netherlands, and on the effects of the government policies pursued. He primarily conducts research on the topic of victim protection and focuses on both EU-citizens and third-country nationals. Sjoerd is also involved in several advisory committees. He obtained a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Amsterdam.

Abstract

Sexual exploitation of children is considered one of the most severe crimes against children. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to prevent this crime from happening. The development of secondary prevention measures begins... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Marijke Bleeker (Nationaal Rapporteur Mensenhandel en Seksueel Geweld tegen Kinderen)
  2. Sjoerd Van Bemmel (Nationaal Rapporteur Mensenhandel en Seksueel Geweld tegen Kinderen)

Topic Area

Sexual Abuse

Session

Symposia 8 » Session 3- Child Sexual Abuse (16:15 - Monday, 2nd October, South America Room)

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