Back in December 2019, LSBU’s Serious Violence Research Group and Crime & Justice Research Group came together to deliver the first event focusing on ‘Coercive Control’.

In line with the theme of intersectionality, this event will acknowledge some of the issues around women and violence experienced by certain minorities. With both Refugee Week & Pride month taking place in June, we have sessions focusing on how refugee & migrant women and lesbians are impacted by abuse & violence. We will also explore disability & other intersections during the event.

The aims of this conference are to:

• Highlight the interconnected nature of violence perpetrated against women and girls
• Centring the intersections and the experiences of those living with multiple disadvantages
• Bring together individuals committed to ending Violence Against Women and Girls.
• Increase awareness and understanding of the role intersectionality plays in the abuse of women