Disability and Child Protection: Toward a Better Understanding

Across the world, keeping children safe is an ethical imperative, practical necessity and legal requirement. In this context, disability is associated with unique vulnerabilities that relate to child abuse and neglect. This can include a higher vulnerability to abuse and neglect for children with disabilities, or higher likelihood of child protection investigation for parents with intellectual disabilities. The complexity that surrounds disability and child protection is often also compounded by the emotionally difficult nature of this subject matter. This international webinar provides an opportunity to explore further the area of disability and child protection, and as a result, arrive at a better understanding.

The event is chaired by Dr. Cate Thomas, Assoc. Professor, Charles Sturt University and will be delivered by three speakers, each addressing different aspects of this challenging area:

• Dr. Susan Collings, Research Fellow and Program Lead, The University of Sydney

• Catherine Rossiter, Advocate and Parent

• Dr. Susan Flynn, Asst. Professor, Trinity College Dublin

If you require a sign language interpreter, please notify Suzy at sflynn7@tcd.ie of any accessibility requirements you may have