Understanding the abuse of older LGBTQ+ people in domestic and institutional contexts
University of York, UK
Friday 26th April 2024, 10-4
This one day in-person interactive workshop explores what is currently understood about abuse and older lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ+) people, what needs to be known, and what they key issues are that need to be addressed. The event addresses all aspects of abuse of older LGBTQ+ people, including: physical abuse; sexual abuse; psychological abuse; financial or material abuse; discriminatory abuse; organisational abuse; religious abuse; domestic violence; modern slavery; neglect; and acts of omission. We will be discussing research, policy and practice initiatives.
Speakers:
- Gloria Gutman, Simon Fraser University, Canada: Research findings from Canadian Longitudinal Study on Ageing data on “elder abuse”, minority gender and sexual identities
- Catherine Donovan, Durham University, UK: How to conceptualise (and so hear) LGBTQ+ people’s accounts of abuse?
- Jen Marchbank, Simon Fraser University, Canada: The Indigo Project – voices of LGBTQ+ survivors of “elder abuse”
- Trish Hafford-Letchfield, University of Strathclyde, UK: Abuse of older LGBTQ+ people in health and social care contexts
- Sue Westwood, University of York, UK: Religious abuse of older LGBTQ+ people by health and social care workers
There will be small group workshops in the afternoon.
Lunch and refreshments provided.
Ticket types: Full price £70/Concessions £40/Accompanying persons £20.
Full details can be found here.
