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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 5d

1 in 5 girls & 1 in 7 boys experience some form of
childhood sexual violence (CSV) growing up. This is
unacceptable because we know that childhood sexual
violence (CSV) is preventable & that we can and will
prevent it. To Zero Narrative Conference 2025 @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social

CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 6d

A very interesting journal article by our esteemed advisory board member Professor Michael Salter
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 20d

Ailise Bulfin (UCD), whose research focuses on cultural representations of major social issues, for a discussion on the moral complexities of creating and consuming true crime narratives. Bring your own thoughts, the audience is part of the conversation.

CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 20d

‘The Evidence of Things Not Seen’: Ethics and the True Crime Industry Why are we so drawn to true crime? And what are the ethical stakes behind the stories? Join popular literature experts Clare Clarke, Bernice Murphy, writer Una Mannion (English), and

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 20d

Dr Ailise Bulfin is speaking at a panel discussion on True Crime on Monday 22 September 6.30-8.00 at the Trinity Arts Festival. Please see programme link below for more info & to book tickets www.tcd.ie/media/tcd/lo... @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social @ucdpress.bsky.social

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 22d

Our aim is to explore whether fictional representations can promote compassion and challenge harmful stereotypes associated with CSA, ultimately contributing to a more nuanced understanding of this often-silenced issue. @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social
youtu.be/3-jq0gFJApk?...

A welcome experience of an “under-the-carpet” subject – Bulfin et al. (IGEL 2025)

YouTube video by IGEL Conference Videos

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 22d

a coming-of-age dramedy addressing the complex issue of CSA. We examined how this unconventional framing interacted with the views of a general audience and persons with lived experience.

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 22d

This paper examines how fictional representations of child sexual abuse (CSA) may influence audience perceptions, stereotypes and/or understanding of the lived experiences of CSA victim-survivors. Following a category-based coding procedure, we analysed 147 online IMDb reviews of Georgia Rule

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 28d

CSAReps Project team members Victoria Pohls & Aleksandra Milenovic presenting at Everyday Reading of Literature (EROL) Symposium in the University of Zagreb last [email protected] @theflyingchild.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · Aug 27

Our Post doc Victoria Pohls, and Research Assistant Aleksandra Milenovic are presenting at EROL Symposium in Zagreb on September 1st & 2nd @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social
Please see below link for more details
pokus.ffzg.unizg.hr/en/?page_id=...

Everyday Reading of Literature (EROL) Symposium – Pamćenje (o) književnosti u svakodnevici

pokus.ffzg.unizg.hr

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Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) @thesvri.bsky.social · Aug 26

In partnership with @ispcan.bsky.social, we are co-hosting a webinar to discuss the research findings on the intergenerational continuity of violence from a longitudinal, multi-generational, mixed methods study. #EndViolence

📅17 September 2025
🕛 10am EDT / 4pm CEST/SAST
➡️ ow.ly/jkg550WLZmc

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · Aug 6

The presenters recordings of our CSAReps project launch are now available on our website @hazelklarkin.bsky.social @brenrooney.bsky.social @theflyingchild.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social and thank you again for your time and the wonderful presentations!👍
csa-in-fiction.com/recordings/

Recordings - CSAReps – Investigating Fictional Representations of Child Sexual Abuse in Contemporary Culture: Myths and Understanding

‘Personal, Practice: Media & Research’ CSAReps project launch ‘Personal, Practice: Media & Research’ was the name of the CSAReps project launch event […]

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · Jul 15

Our wonderful board member @hazelklarkin.bsky.social at the launch of her amazing book "Body of Evidence" in the beautiful @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social
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@ailise-bulfin.bsky.social

"Body of Evidence" Book Launch, 08.03.2025

This is ""Body of Evidence" Book Launch, 08.03.2025" by Hazel Katherine Larkin on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who…

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · Jun 18

“What gets counted, counts. Ending data collection on violence means erasing the experiences of survivors and weakening our collective ability to respond." ~ Stark, L., Reis, C., Seff, I., Levtov, R., & Deitch, J.

CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · Jun 6

Love this Hazel!

Hazel Katherine Larkin @hazelklarkin.bsky.social · Jun 4

Being a huge fan of speaking frankly with the younglings, I'm re-posting the link to this relationship agreement I wrote years ago when my eldest was a year into her relationship with her fella. Feel free to modify, use, or ignore as you see fit. traumarecovery.ie/wp-content/u...

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · May 15

Body of Evidence is a raw, poignant memoir by
@hazelklarkin.bsky.social that explores harrowing realities of childhood trauma, CSA & the lasting impact these experiences have on physical & mental health. Hazel writes with clarity, courage and humour. It's emotionally challenging & deeply impactful.

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · May 8

Our new website is now live!! Please visit us at
csa-in-fiction.com @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social @theflyingchild.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social

Home - CSAReps – Investigating Fictional Representations of Child Sexual Abuse in Contemporary Culture: Myths and Understanding

CSAReps Investigating Fictional Representations of Child Sexual Abuse in Contemporary Culture: Myths and Understanding Learn More The CSAReps project examines the nature […]

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Clare Lavery @clerotto.bsky.social · May 4

With thoughts today of the creativity I heard about this week at @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social
Wishing you all the best on such a vital project

In perpetual flow
We wander across fields daily
Searching for answers
Repairing wounds
Finding new meanings
Making new words
Creating better worlds

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · May 6

@ailise-bulfin.bsky.social Thursday 1st May 2025 at Dept of Justice, "Irish Attitudes to Tackling Child Sexual Abuse. A Whole of Society Approach". What an inspirational event to attend. Well done to all involved! @hazelklarkin.bsky.social @theflyingchild.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · May 6

Thank you all once more for your heartfelt presentations at our CSAReps Project Launch event last week and to all the wonderful attendees who joined us and our CSAReps Project Team @brenrooney.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social @theflyingchild.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social, David and Emilie

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · Apr 30

Reminder - this is on at 6pm today
@ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @ruthbeecher.bsky.social @theflyingchild.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social

CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · Apr 23

Professor Sameena Mulla will give a public lecture at Birkbeck on Weds 30 April from 6pm on the topic of 'Moynihan Redux: How Courts Theorize Black Families in the Prosecution of Sexual Assault.' @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @ruthbeecher.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social @theflyingchild.bsky.social

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · Apr 30

Congratulations Shelley 💕

Shelley Trower @shelleytrower.bsky.social · Sep 5

Also book out: Sound Writing

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · Apr 30

If you would like to donate to a fantastic cause, this is it!!! @theflyingchild.bsky.social @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social

The Flying Child @theflyingchild.bsky.social · Apr 7

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · Apr 23

Professor Sameena Mulla will give a public lecture at Birkbeck on Weds 30 April from 6pm on the topic of 'Moynihan Redux: How Courts Theorize Black Families in the Prosecution of Sexual Assault.' @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @ruthbeecher.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social @theflyingchild.bsky.social

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · Apr 23

Dear All, Please see programme for CSAReps Project Launch
www.eventbrite.ie/e/1280573031...

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