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A BEACON OF LIGHT
Women and Child Removal: A Story of Hope (International Women’s Day Event)
6th March @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Reform – Improving Outcomes for Women at Risk of Child Removal
Enquiries: info@reformorg.co.uk
Recent findings indicate that child removal is a predictor of premature death in women. England has the highest rates of child removal, with the North East being the worst affected region in the country. This situation has deteriorated significantly since the introduction of austerity measures. The trend has been linked to poverty, as children raised in poverty are much more likely to enter care due to the unmet needs of their parents.
Two days before International Women’s Day, this event will celebrate women’s recovery from child removal through visual and written art, highlighting the voices of those who have experienced this journey. In addition to the women’s narratives, speakers include:
- Professor Karen Broadhurst, a leading academic in child protection and family justice
- Amy Van Zyl, CEO of Her Circle
- Representatives from Newcastle Cathedral
Together, they will provide insights into the broader context within our region. The event aims to illuminate the realities of child removal in our area and explore the avenues through which women achieve recovery.
Please click here to book your place at this event via TicketSource.
The artwork on display at this event has been funded via the Newcastle City Council Artist Residency Programme 24/25.
