Open Secret Conference

Posted on November 25, 2016

Open Secret’s upcoming conference takes place on Monday 28^th November, 9:30am – 4pm at the Leapark Hotel, Grangemouth, FK3 9BX.

The conference, titled Into the Future: Health, Protection and Provision, looks at support services for survivors of sexual abuse in Scotland and their delivery. There will also be discussions on what has been done in the past, and what should be in place for survivors moving forward.

Speakers include Johann Lamont MSP and Sarah Nelson, researcher and author, as well as input from survivors.

To book your place, or for further information (including ticket prices), please visit the Open Secret Eventbrite webpage. Alternatively, contact Open Secret by phone: 01324 630100, or email: conference@opensecret.org

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