Event: Public lecture :"I Am More Than Just My Label": Empowering disabled children and young people to be decision-makers and leaders, the RIP:STARS approach.
Date: Monday 12 May 2025
Time: 17:00-19:00
Venue: Campus Hub, CHBO-211 and Online (Via Zoom)
On Monday 12 May, the Department of Disability Studies will be organising a public lecture by Professor Anita Franklin, a leading expert in the field of child and youth advocacy. With nearly three decades of experience, Professor Franklin has conducted influential research focused on policy and practice related to marginalised children and young people.
This lecture promises to offer valuable insights for professionals, students, and anyone interested in child welfare, human rights, and inclusive policy development.
In recent years, her work has concentrated on disabled children and young people—particularly those with learning disabilities, communication needs, and those who are neuro-divergent. Her latest studies shed light on how modern slavery, trafficking, and exploitation disproportionately affect this vulnerable group. These findings underscore critical gaps in current policy and practice.
This lecture promises to offer valuable insights for professionals, students, and anyone interested in child welfare, human rights, and inclusive policy development.
