Introduction
The 2nd International Conference on the Survivors of Rape was held in the heart of the Netherlands at the University Medical Center of Utrecht. Utrecht were pleased and honoured to host this Conference, that built on the success of the 1st Conference in 2008 in Aarhus, Denmark.
The Multidisciplinary Approach
The objective of the 2010 Conference was to further enhance the understanding of the impact of rape for children, adolescents and adults and to improve the quality of multidisciplinary care for survivors of rape.
Commenting on the conference, co-organiser Drs. Iva Bicanic said,
"Looking back we have enjoyed exciting and innovative presentations from excellent speakers. Our key-note speaker professor Rebecca Campbell inspired every person in the audience. The audience were curious and respectful to one another. Despite the serious themes, there was enough space relaxation as well."
"The feedback we received from participants was in general very positive; this was received as a compliment for the organizing committee."
"It was a great experience to organise the Conference in Utrecht. We very much look forward to the 3rd International Conference on the Survivors of Rape in Galway to meet international friends as well as colleagues from all disciplines working in the areas of rape."
Scientific Committee
Prof. Ask Elklit, professor of psychology and head of the National Research Centre for Psychotraumatology at the University of Southern Denmark
Dr. Ellen Laan, associate professor at the Department of Sexology and Psychosomatic Gynaecology of the Academic Medical Centre of the University of Amsterdam
Dr. Huub Nijs, forensic clinician at the Netherlands Forensic Institute
Dr. Elise van de Putte, pediatrician at the Wilhelmina Children's Hospital of the University Medical Centre of Utrecht
Drs. Iva Bicanic, PhD fellow in Psychology at the Psychotrauma Centre of the University Medical Centre of Utrecht
Organising Committee
Iva Bicanic
Astrid Kremers
Annemieke van der Perk-Engbers
Gabriëlle Schut-Nijssen
JvN Congress Management
Feedback
"Exciting lectures on oxytocine, EMDR, cortisol, medical issues, sexual repercussion, a Danish model and presentation by Mia Lind and Ask Elklit"
"Loved all areas presented, but would like to see a presentation on psychosocial services/psychological treatment after rap."
"Liked the idea of multidisciplinary work; sometimes (for a policeman) difficult to understand the medical terms/too much information on one slide."
"Iva Bicanic excellent conference hostess/moderator, very engaged and involve."
Abstract and Powerpoint Presentation
Forensic Examination and Police Questioning of Survivors of Rape
Ole Ingemann-Hansen and Gitte Christensen, Danish Center for Victims of Rape
Responding to the Needs of Rape Victims
Rebecca Campbell, Ph.D. and Megan R. Greeson, MA, University of Michigan (US)
Challenges in the Multidisciplinary Approach to Rape
Rebecca Campbell, Ph.D. and Megan R. Greeson, MA, University of Michigan (US)
Sexual Violence and Health in Adolescents: How Do We Understand The Pain?
Grete Dyb, MD, Ph.D., Norwegian Center on Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NO)
The Social Dimensions of Violence against women
Alice M. Bouman-Dentener, Netherlands Council of Women (NL)
Acute Rape Victims: A Neglected Trauma Population?
Ask Elklit, University of Southern Denmark, Odense (DK) and Mark Shevlin, University of
Ulster at Magee, UK
Medico-Legal Findings and Police Investigation in Cases of Rape in Adult Women
Cecilie Hagemann, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NO)
Organization of Assault Centers in Norway
Dr. Grethe Johnsen (NO)Ph.D., National Center for Emergency Primary Health Care, Bergen (NO)
Supporting agency in therapeutic conversations with women who have experienced rape
Mia Lind, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Center for Victims of Sexual Assault (DK)
A Danish model for treating victims of rape and sexual assault: The multidisciplinary public approach
Rikke Holm Bramsen, Aarhus University (DK)
Date Rape Patterns and Interventions Methods: Experiences from Turkey
Sahika Yüksel MD, Ph.D., Psikososyal Trauma Program, Istanbul University (TR)
To Be Used or Not To Be Used? That is The Question
Helle Nesvold, M.D., PhD, Oslo Sexual Assault Center, Emergency Medical Agency (NO)
False Allegations of Rape
Jannie van der Sleen, Kinterview (NL)
Psychbiological Correlates of Rape
Iva Bicanic, University Medical Center Utrecht (NL)
Sexual Repercussions of Sexual Trauma
Ellen Laan, Ph.D., Department of Sexology and Psychosomatic Gynaecology of the Academic Medical Center of the University of Amsterdam (NL)
Rape-Related Health Issues
Elise van de Putte, MD Ph.D., University Medical Center Utrecht (NL)
A Dutch Case of Rape Approached Multidisciplinary; Workshop Vice Squad
Hans Berghout,Utrecht Police (NL)
What does the research and data tell us about male victims of rape in an Irish context? Fiona Neary, Executive Director, Rape Crisis Network Ireland.
