Breaking Stigma Ending Exploitation Conference

Conference - Breaking Stigma Ending Exploitation

Join us for an engaging event that brings together leading voices in policing, academia, and partnership organisations to share insights and strategies for tackling exploitation and safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

• Clear, Hold, Build
  Superintendent Ross Gibbs presents a real-world example of this approach, demonstrating how targeted interventions can stabilise communities and reduce harm.
• Violence Against Sex Workers – Latest Research
  Duncan McPhee from the University of the West of England shares findings from his recent publication, developed in collaboration with Gwent Police and Cyfannol Women’s Aid, highlighting practical steps to protect those most at risk.
• Operation Pluto – Disrupting Organised Crime
  DCI Sarah Corr and Sarah Clarke from Changing Lives provide an inside look at this proactive policing initiative aimed at dismantling criminal networks and safeguarding victims of exploitation.
• Sex Work Liaison Officers – Academic Perspective
  Professor Kate Brown from the University of York discusses her study on the role of liaison officers in building trust and improving outcomes for sex workers.

Why Attend?
Gain actionable insights from case studies and research, learn best practices for multi-agency collaboration, and connect with professionals committed to reducing harm and exploitation.