Shifting the paradigm, working to end child exploitation

This webinar will be available to view on the Community of Practice within a week of the live date.

Bright Futures is a national education and training project aiming to reduce and prevent child sexual abuse.

Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a challenging and often misunderstood area of child protection. Join our webinar to develop a deeper understanding of CSE as we examine its definitions and terminology, shed light on the various models of exploitation and grooming, and uncover the indicators of risk and vulnerability. 

About the presenter

Conrad Townson Principal Advisor on Child Sexual Exploitation, IFYS

Conrad Townson is currently Principal Advisor on Child Sexual Exploitation with IFYS and oversees Project Paradigm, a national programme aimed at addressing child sexual exploitation in Australia. 

Alongside this he supports professional practice through external professional supervision, consultancy and training on child protection related issues. He sits on the board of the Australian Community Workers Association, is chair of the National Strategic Partnership on Child Sexual Exploitation, a member of the National Working Group on Responses to Victims of Child Sexual Abuse Material, a member of the National Stakeholder Working Group for the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation, and occasional peer reviewer for the Journal of Sexual Aggression.