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It's finally here! The Saint Mary's Conference at the Midland Manchester. We can't wait to welcome you for inspirational speakers, and new ideas. This year is all about collaboration! #stmarysconf25

We're kicking off this year with an empassioned address from Saint Mary's Head of Operational and Strategic Performance, Lisa Waters and our Clinical Director Dr Michelle Carroll who has outlined a shared vision for the future.

Paula O'Rourke from Cellmark Forensic Services opens our conference outlining the benefits of collaboration for forensic outcomes of sexual offense cases

Dr Nathasha Sabin from CSA Centre delivers a powerful and impactful talk on Child Sexual Abuse in the Family Environment and what needs to happen next #stmarysconf25

That’s Team Inform Health all set up and ready to kick off the Saint Mary's SARC 22nd Annual Conference here in Manchester. If you’re here, be sure to come and visit us on our stand. #stmarysconf25 #SARC

The wonderful Candice Harris and Gemma Halliwell are talking about child sexual abuse and outline the quilt model. Feeling privileged to hear their talk and thoughts. Inspiring. #stmarysconf25

DS Ric Hunt and Kevin Vanterpool are discussing how Greater Manchester Police are transforming their response to rape. #stmarysconf25

Saint Mary’s Clinical Director Dr Helen Mills dares to ask "Do SARC regulations go far enough?" We're about to find out! Terrific opening to what's sure to be an interesting talk. #stmarysconf25

Dr Chanda Lowther-Harris provides an update on statutory regulation of forensic science for our delegates. Lots to learn here. #stmarysconf25

Dr Alex Chard is now presenting a review on meeting the needs of children who are referred to SARC counselling services. #stmarysconf25

Professor David Gadd and Jessica Glynn are delivering an evaluation of the OUT Spoken talking therapy programme which focused on Prisoner Survivors of Sexual Assault. #stmarysconf25

Day #2 of our conference has started with a powerful and inspiring address from Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities. #stmarysconf25

We now welcome Richard Scorer and Kim Harrison to the conference once more for an interesting talk on IICSA recommendations and the importance of collaboration. Slater and Gordon Lawyers #stmarysconf25

Tio Duffield joins us now to highlight the Church of England's role in Survivor's justice. #stmarysconf25

We're now joined by Prof Jane Monckton Smith OBE for a thought provoking discussion on the imbalance of "he said, she said". #stmarysconf25

Prof Elspeth McInnes leads a fascinating talk on children's drawings and how they can provide a window into sexual abuse. Elspeth has travelled from Australia to deliver this talk for us 💙 #stmarysconf25

Zoe Lodrick closes our second session of the day focusing on the trauma we experience as professionals and how to handle it. Essential learning. #stmarysconf25

Professor Lorna O'Doherty delivers our penultimate plenary presentation (say that ten times fast!) on the MESARCH study and her findings #stmarysconf25

"I know it's sad but that's the reality" Our final talk of the conference comes from our researcher Dr Rabiya Majeed-Ariss and Holly Pridmore. Their talk centres on their research on sex workers and the barriers they face accessing SARCs #stmarysconf25

We're just getting finished up here at the conference. Saint Mary's would like to say a massive thank you to all our speakers, our attendees, the SARC team and our wonderful sponsors. We hope to see you all again next year! #stmarysconf25