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Dru Sharpling, panel member, asks Ms Ahmed about the research of Apna Haq.
She states that in her line of work, she is often told that abuse is happening because of someone's culture; she emphasises that abuse is happening across all cultures. /1
She states that in her line of work, she is often told that abuse is happening because of someone's culture; she emphasises that abuse is happening across all cultures. /1
Ms Ahmed is asked about increasing levels of violence against the victims of CSE - she highlights that there may be influences in what makes them as violent as they are, such as the porn industry. /2
Ms Lewis states that she agrees, and that there is more of a recognition of these interjecting forms of violence and what victims are going through. /3
Ivor Frank, panel member, asks about additional threat and trauma to the family as a result of the abuse, and whether support for the family can be accessed.
Ms Lewis says that this is very limited, and that they’ve continued to develop and expand services based on need. /4
Ms Lewis says that this is very limited, and that they’ve continued to develop and expand services based on need. /4
Sir Malcolm Evans, panel member, asks about the phrase of cultural competence, and what ‘good’ looks like in terms of professional service delivery. /5
Ms Ahmed states that this would be someone who understands different cultures, which barriers they face, and able to engage effectively with the individual and the family.
Ms Lewis adds that cultural competence can only come from a specialist independent service. /6
Ms Lewis adds that cultural competence can only come from a specialist independent service. /6
The witnesses are now reflecting on evidence heard throughout the #CSEN hearing.
Ms Lewis: "All victims should be valued. It shouldn’t be because they come from a certain background that they’re valued more." #CSEN
That brings Day 10 of the #CSEN hearing to a close.
We will resume for closing statements and the Durham timeline on October 29. The transcript will be published later today on the Inquiry website.
We will resume for closing statements and the Durham timeline on October 29. The transcript will be published later today on the Inquiry website.
