Combating and preventing child sexual abuse is one of the most underdeveloped areas of perpetrator work. Working with sexual offenders is one of two types of programmes highlighted in Art. 16 of the Istanbul Convention, stating that countries that ratify the Convention will take “measures to set up or support treatment programmes aimed at prevention perpetrators, in particular sex offenders, from re-offending”. However, it is clear that professionals and organisations need further capacity building in this field. Only properly educated professionals can set up and provide efficient and safe service. This training is an introduction to the topic of working with child sexual offenders, providing an understanding of basic concepts and existing interventions.
Isotta Rossoni is a criminologist focusing on sexualised and gender-based violence (SGBV) and sexual exploitation in migration and displacement. She is currently acting as a consultant for UN Women's Roster of Consultant on Ending Violence against Women. Isotta has worked for a range of NGOs and international organisations in Malta, Italy and Europe, including the International Rescue Committee and Save the Children Italy, specifically on issues related to trafficking and child sexual exploitation. Her current PhD project focuses on the intersections of migration, trafficking and involvement in the sex trade on the island of Malta.
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