[WiLT] Challenging Demand 3 - some places left at this free conference in Glasgow

[WiL Admin]

(NB there are some places left at this free conference so you can
ignore the application deadline of 17th February. Okay? Deborah


Challenging Demand 3

A one-day conference to challenge the demand from men for the
exploitation of women and children through pornography, sexualisation
and sexual violence.

Friday, 6th March, 2009
9.30am - 4.00pm
Teacher Building, 14 St Enoch Square,Glasgow

This conference is the third in a series of events, which previously
have considered the extent and impact of men's demand for commercial
sexual exploitation.The previous 'Challenging Demand'conferences in
May 2006 and October 2007 encouraged debate on a range of issues,
including the need to:
  Actively challenge men's demand to buy sex in prostitution.
  Highlight the fact that pornography and prostitution are not just
closely linked but, to a large extent, inseparable.
  Review the research undertaken by the Women's Support Project into
the attitudes of men who buy sex.
  Discuss contemporary Feminism in a Porn Culture.
  Reflect on sex(ism), identity and intimacy in a pornographic culture

This year's event will look at:
  The sexualisation of children through pornography and the media.
  A social network analysis of pornographic internet sites.
  The issue of extreme pornography,and the Scottish Government's
proposals to legislate on this.
  A debate on Child Protection and the implications of viewing
pornography.

Details of speakers and presentations
(Please note these may be subject to change)

Opening Address - Commercial Sexual Exploitation: Setting the context
Kenny MacAskill MSP - The Cabinet Secretary for Justice.

Challenging Demand and the Scottish situation
Linda Thompson - Development Officer,Women's Support Project.
"To Catch a Curious Clicker: A Network Analysis of the Online
Pornography Industry"
Jennifer Johnston - Asst.Professor of Sociology, L.DouglasWilder
School of Government and Public Affairs Office, Richmond,USA.

Extreme Pornography and the Scottish proposals to change legislation
Sandy Brindley - Rape Crisis Scotland.

Child Protection: The Implications of viewing Pornography - A debate
Information -What are the legal aspects?
Interpretation -What could this mean for Social work and child
protection?
Implications and Impact -What can this mean for relationships,
families and communities?

The pornification and exploitation of children and young people
Rebecca Whisnant - Assistant Professor of Philosophy, University of
Dayton, Ohio, author, and founder member of the U.S. National Feminist
Movement Against Pornography.

Networking and information sharing session

The underpinning approach of the conference is making connections,
consolidating partnerships, considering interventions and increasing
networks.

To support this, the conference will have a session specifically
focused on networking, linking up, consultation and needs assessment
as well as documentary programme viewing. This will include some
interactive elements and the chance for agencies to highlight what
would support this work and promote what they can offer. More
information on this session will be forwarded prior to the event.

This conference is particularly relevant for:
- Domestic Abuse / Violence Against Women Multi Agency Partnership
Chairs and members
- Domestic Abuse / Violence Against Women Training Consortia members
- Domestic Abuse tutors
- National Women's organisations
- Voluntary Sector organisations
- Researchers on violence against women, equality or gender
- Community activists
- Health and Social Workers
- Child Protection Officers
- Family Support Staff
- Police

Costs

This conference is offered for free but a fee of £50 will be payable
if you do not notify us in advance of your non-attendance. (This
should be by 27th February.)

Location and website
The conference will take place at:
The Teacher's Building,14 St Enoch's Square,Glasgow G1 4DB.
http://www.teacherbuilding.co.uk

Evaluation

We want to capture as much of the impact and learning from the event
as possible and so hope to carry out a 3-phase evaluation - including
a survey pre-event, a questionnaire on the day and a follow up survey
link after the event. We would also like to do some short follow up
interviews with delegates after the event.

women's support project
granite house, 31 stockwell street, glasgow G1 4RZ
tel: (0141) 552 2221
fax: (0141) 552 1876
email: wsproject at btconnect.com
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Registration/application

There are a limited number of places available for the event so it is
preferable that you book as soon as possible. The closing date for
applications is 17th February. An email will be sent confirming your
place after this date, along with further information on the event and
the networking session.

Please complete the booking form and return via post, fax or email.

Booking form

Name:
Role:
Organisation:
Address:
Telephone/contact number:
Email address:

Requirements:

Please let us know as soon as possible if you require any further
assistance in terms of access, alternative formats, loop system or
interpreter.

Do you have any dietary requirements?
Do you require a place for worship?

Do you agree to be contacted for a short follow up evaluation
interview? Yes   No

Do you wish your organisation's information to be included in the
networking and Poster session? Yes   No

Please tick this box if you agree to the payment of £50 for the
non-cancellation and non-attendance at the event .

women's support project
granite house, 31 stockwell street, glasgow G1 4RZ
tel: (0141) 552 2221
fax: (0141) 552 1876
email: wsproject at btconnect.com

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NB This is the text version of the booking form which can be found in
the attached pdf document "Challenging Demand final draft"
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