Since the inclusion of a 'mixed race option' in the UK census, more has come to be known about this population. While 'mixed' is a broad definition, the numbers who identify with the term appear to be increasing. Despite this, services have generally been slow to adopt a realistic view of mixed race people and families.

This conference aims to provide delegates with the opportunity to:

• Hear about current research on mixed race populations
• Consider the policy implications of the research findings - focussing particularly on groups which under-achieve
• Hear from some of the few services which have been specifically developed for people of mixed race
• Network with professionals sharing interest in the development of services to meet the needs of mixed race people

Plenary sessions will include:

• Crossing the colour and faith line: challenging assumptions about families from mixed racial, ethnic and faith backgrounds (Dr Chamion Caballero, London South Bank University, and co-author of the forthcoming Parenting 'Mixed' Children: Negotiating Difference and Belonging (funded by Joseph Rowntree Foundation)
• Improving the educational environment for mixed race children (Professor Leon Tikly, University of Bristol)
• The Multiple Heritage Project: raising the profile of mixed race issues through focussed services (Bradley Lincoln, founder of the Multiple Heritage Project, Manchester)

The practical focus of this conference will be strengthened by smaller study groups, facilitated by practitioners who actually work with mixed race people.

These are planned to include:

• Creating a strong sense of self in mixed race young people
• Mixed race young people: over-represented in the criminal justice system
• Making mixed race children visible in the education system
• Social services and mixed race families
• Complex family systems: working with mixed race service users

Standard rate - £190 + VAT
Reduced rate - £150 + VAT   (limited number of places available to small registered charities with 10 or fewer employees)

Discounts are available for team bookings of three or more.

To book via telephone please call Central Conference Consultants on 0115 916 3104

To book online please use the online booking form

To book via email please contact conferences@ccclimited.org.uk

Further Information

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