RiVeR Project Annual Community of Practice Conference
17.01.25
Theme: Keeping the spotlight on Coercive Control: A multi-agency approach
DkIT welcomed almost 200 delegates to the annual RiVeR Project conference where they heard from a range of experts regarding the latest research and developments in relation to coercive control. Dr. Kathleen Nallen, the RiVeR Project Lead, provided an update on recent projects and progress of the RiVeR Project.
Dr. Stephanie O’Keeffe, CEO of CUAN, the statutory agency set up to tackle Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV), provided the opening address. Other keynote speakers included Davina James-Hanman OBE, Independent Violence Against Women Consultant, Dr. Susan Lagdon, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Ulster University and Detective Superintendent Sinéad Greene, from the Garda National Protective Services Bureau.
Throughout the day, attendees had the opportunity to visit the stands of various organisations to learn more about their vital work. Four parallel sessions showcasing a range of key developments in relation to Education, Training and Research in the context of DSGBV were provided to delegates in the afternoon.
