Conference on child trafficking in Scotland

A one day conference focusing on children and young people who are victims of trafficking will take place on October 29 in Glasgow.

The conference will be chaired by Beth Smith (Director, WithScotland), with a welcome address from Tam Baillie (Commissioner for Children and Young People).
 
Keynote speakers include Philip Ishola (Counter Child Trafficking Organisation), Kirsty Thomson (Legal Services Agency), Robin Veitch (Police Scotland), Catriona McSween (Aberlour Guardianship Project), Moira Mckinnon and Sheila Muriel (Glasgow City Council), and Catherine Duggan (Scottish Government).

Inputs will explore the current Scottish experience of child trafficking, legislation, practice models and support for victims, as well as some of the challenges and forthcoming legislation.

The day will culminate in a discussion panel, allowing delegates the opportunity for questions and exploration of further areas for training and support.

This conference will be of interest to all practitioners who have contact with children and young people, particularly those involved in Child Protection and working in the Youth and Criminal Justice sector.

Admission is free, although places are limited. For more information, email: [email protected] or visit: http://www.cycj.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Child-trafficking-flier.pdf