How to influence policy to prevent sexual violence
Marijke Bleeker
Nationaal Rapporteur Mensenhandel en Seksueel Geweld tegen Kinderen
Marijke Bleeker 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. At the bureau of the National Rapporteur, Marijke conducts research on prevention of sexual violence against children and is responsible for quantitative data collection and – analysis. She has gained her Master’s degree in Human Sexuality Studies at the University of Leuven.
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.
Laura Menenti
Nationaal Rapporteur Mensenhandel en Seksueel Geweld tegen Kinderen
Laura Menenti is the coordinator for sexual violence against children for 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. Besides coordinating the Rapporteur’s work on all policies combating sexual violence against children, Laura specifically conducts policy research on profiling perpetrators and related prevention, on treatment and supervision of convicted sex offenders, and last but not least on quantitative analysis of policy data on sexual violence against children. She has a background in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, and a PhD in the latter.
Abstract
We tend to think research ends when results are published. But combating child abuse necessitates that research results be put into practice: the real work starts when the results are out. In this symposium, we focus on the... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Marijke Bleeker (Nationaal Rapporteur Mensenhandel en Seksueel Geweld tegen Kinderen)
- Sjoerd Van Bemmel (Nationaal Rapporteur Mensenhandel en Seksueel Geweld tegen Kinderen)
- Laura Menenti (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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