Queens University Belfast – Research Network Newsletter – September 2015

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Update September 2015

Upcoming event on the sexual exploitation of children and young people with learning disabilities: Friday 18th September 2015 at 2:30-4:30pm in the Great Hall, QUB.
The DRN are hosting the launch of findings from a pioneering research project. The research was funded by Comic Relief and conducted by a team of researchers from Coventry University, Paradigm Research and The Children’s Society, working in partnership with Barnardo’s and the British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD). The launch is a chance to discuss the findings and recommendations of the report and share initial thoughts on the opportunities and challenges ahead to ensure this group of young people are better safeguarded in the future. To book a place at this event, please register your interest with Nicole Fassihi at policy@barnardos.org.uk…. Read more