Experiences of Sexual Violence: Where Do We Go From Here?…

The recent UK court ruling in which three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls received no custodial sentence has left many survivors and communities feeling angry, hurt, and questioning what justice really means.

For those who have experienced sexual violence, moments like these can be a painful reminder of the gaps between harm, accountability, and the outcomes delivered by our legal and institutional systems. They can also prompt important conversations about what survivors need, what justice can look like, and how we move forward when existing systems fail to provide meaningful accountability.

Together, we will discuss:

• What justice means to survivors and affected communities.
• How institutions should respond to experiences of sexual violence.
• The limitations of current systems and approaches to accountability.
• What becomes possible when we imagine justice differently.

This is a space for reflection, discussion, and collective imagining. Whether you have lived experience, support survivors, work in this area, or want to be part of a conversation about change, we invite you to join us. Help shape a conversation about justice, accountability and creating safer communities for everyone.