(L-R) Dr Nicola Carr; of the University of Nottingham, Professor Ursula Kilkelly, of the University of College Cork; and Professor Stephen Case, of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, will be speaking at the conference
International conference at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to explore children’s rights
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is hosting an international conference that explores children’s rights in youth justice systems.
The conference will take place on 25 June at the university’s Brockington Building.
It will feature seven speakers including Stephen Case, a Professor of Criminology in the university’s School of Social Sciences, who will discuss how a child should be treated in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and treated appropriately based on their relative maturity, social status, and cognitive and emotional development.
Professor Case said: “This exciting conference brings together a range of international experts to explore a challenging and timely issue. It should be of great interest to anyone with a professional or personal interest in how children's rights are addressed in youth justice systems.”
The conference, organised by the university’s Institute of Advanced Studies and the Social and Policy Studies Unit, will offer a series of presentations on the international content of children’s rights in youth justice systems.
In addition to this, a day of activities has been planned for 26 June to discuss research, scholarship and enterprise opportunities stemming from the conference. All guests are invited to attend both days.
Speakers at the conference are: Professor Stephen Case, of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ; Professor Kay Tisdall, of the University of Edinburgh; Dr Anthony Charles, of Swansea University; Dr Nicola Carr; of the University of Nottingham and Professor Ursula Kilkelly, of the University of College Cork.
Presentations will be given by Pippa Goodfellow, chair of the Standing Committee for Youth Justice; Professor Kevin Haines of the University of Trinidad and Tobago; Dr Claire Lightowler, Centre for Youth and Criminal Justice; and Dr Fern Gillon of the Centre for Youth and Criminal Justice.
For more information or to book a place on the conference visit the Eventbrite website
Notes for editors
Press release reference number: 19/82
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is equipped with a live in-house broadcast unit via the Globelynx network. To arrange an interview with one of our experts please contact the press office on 01509 223491. Bookings can be made online via www.globelynx.com
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is one of the country’s leading universities, with an international reputation for research that matters, excellence in teaching, strong links with industry, and unrivalled achievement in sport and its underpinning academic disciplines.
It has been awarded five stars in the independent QS Stars university rating scheme, named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects in the 2019 QS World University Rankings, University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2019 and top in the country for its student experience in the 2018 THE Student Experience Survey.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is in the top 10 of every national league table, being ranked 4th in the Guardian University League Table 2019, 5th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and 8th in The UK Complete University Guide 2020.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is consistently ranked in the top twenty of UK universities in the Times Higher Education’s ‘table of tables’ and is in the top 10 in England for research intensity. In recognition of its contribution to the sector, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been awarded seven Queen's Anniversary Prizes.
The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London campus is based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and offers postgraduate and executive-level education, as well as research and enterprise opportunities. It is home to influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators who provide students with the highest quality of teaching and the very latest in modern thinking.
(L-R) Dr Nicola Carr; of the University of Nottingham, Professor Ursula Kilkelly, of the University of College Cork; and Professor Stephen Case, of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, will be speaking at the conference
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is hosting an international conference that explores children’s rights in youth justice systems.
The conference will take place on 25 June at the university’s Brockington Building.
It will feature seven speakers including Stephen Case, a Professor of Criminology in the university’s School of Social Sciences, who will discuss how a child should be treated in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and treated appropriately based on their relative maturity, social status, and cognitive and emotional development.
Professor Case said: “This exciting conference brings together a range of international experts to explore a challenging and timely issue. It should be of great interest to anyone with a professional or personal interest in how children's rights are addressed in youth justice systems.”
The conference, organised by the university’s Institute of Advanced Studies and the Social and Policy Studies Unit, will offer a series of presentations on the international content of children’s rights in youth justice systems.
In addition to this, a day of activities has been planned for 26 June to discuss research, scholarship and enterprise opportunities stemming from the conference. All guests are invited to attend both days.
Speakers at the conference are: Professor Stephen Case, of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ; Professor Kay Tisdall, of the University of Edinburgh; Dr Anthony Charles, of Swansea University; Dr Nicola Carr; of the University of Nottingham and Professor Ursula Kilkelly, of the University of College Cork.
Presentations will be given by Pippa Goodfellow, chair of the Standing Committee for Youth Justice; Professor Kevin Haines of the University of Trinidad and Tobago; Dr Claire Lightowler, Centre for Youth and Criminal Justice; and Dr Fern Gillon of the Centre for Youth and Criminal Justice.
For more information or to book a place on the conference visit the Eventbrite website
Notes for editors
Press release reference number: 19/82
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is equipped with a live in-house broadcast unit via the Globelynx network. To arrange an interview with one of our experts please contact the press office on 01509 223491. Bookings can be made online via www.globelynx.com
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is one of the country’s leading universities, with an international reputation for research that matters, excellence in teaching, strong links with industry, and unrivalled achievement in sport and its underpinning academic disciplines.
It has been awarded five stars in the independent QS Stars university rating scheme, named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects in the 2019 QS World University Rankings, University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2019 and top in the country for its student experience in the 2018 THE Student Experience Survey.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is in the top 10 of every national league table, being ranked 4th in the Guardian University League Table 2019, 5th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and 8th in The UK Complete University Guide 2020.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is consistently ranked in the top twenty of UK universities in the Times Higher Education’s ‘table of tables’ and is in the top 10 in England for research intensity. In recognition of its contribution to the sector, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been awarded seven Queen's Anniversary Prizes.
The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London campus is based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and offers postgraduate and executive-level education, as well as research and enterprise opportunities. It is home to influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators who provide students with the highest quality of teaching and the very latest in modern thinking.
