EVENT
Women Girls and Justice Contemporary Challenges and Debates
Date 13 May 2026
Time 09:45 - 16:00
Location University of Reading, London Road Campus, G01 and G03/4, in LO22 building
Event Information
On Wednesday, 13th May 2026, you are warmly invited to join the conference Women, Girls and Justice: Contemporary Challenges and Debates. Hosted by the University of Reading’s Crime and Justice Research Cluster (CJRC), this free event from 9:45 – 16:00 brings together policy, practitioner, academic and community partners to explore key issues for frontline work with women and girls in the criminal justice system. The conference includes: 1. Keynote speakers: 1) Professor Nancy Lombard (Glasgow Caledonian University) on ‘Justice Work: Sisters (Having to) Do It for Themselves: Women’s Experiences of the Criminal Justice System When Reporting Domestic Abuse and Stalking’. 2) Professor Mary Corcoran (Keele University) on 'The circuitous life cycles in criminal justice for women'. 2. Roundtable discussion on current challenges featuring Alana House Women's Community Project, Elizabeth Fry Charity and SAFE. 3. Opportunities for ideas generation, networking and to learn about the University of Reading’s CJRC through the session "Fear, Zines and Empowerment: A Showcase of the Cluster's Research" Food and refreshments will be provided. The conference will be held in rooms G01 and G03/4, in LO22 building on London Road Campus, Reading RG1 5AG. There are limited spaces, so please book early. Please sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982355093448?aff=oddtdtcreator Please contact Fengyi Lily Wang with any queries: fengyilily.wang@pgr.reading.ac.uk We look forward to seeing you there!
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