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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Why do stories matter when tackling public health issues like interpersonal violence? 📖 Check out Dr. Sophie Franklin’s latest blog for @dorothy_cofund on Public Health & the Arts/Humanities, featuring research by our PI Dr. Ailise Bulfin Read more ⬇️ 🔗 dorothy.ie/2026/08/31/p...

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Public Health and the Arts and Humanities | DOROTHY

In this blog, Dr. Sophie Franklin tells us about how her DOROTHY research explores the role of the arts and humanities—particularly literature, language, and storytelling—in

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The CSAReps podcast is back with our fifth episode. Our guest speaker for today’s episode is Jeremy Sachs. Jeremy is a psychotherapist, Narrative Exposure Therapy practitioner, author, and lecturer. Listen to the podcast or watch an overview of the recording here: csa-in-fiction.com/episode-5/

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

"Tell me what you want me to say", said Rachel, a child sexual abuse survivor on Georgia Rule, played by Lindsay Lohan. "He never touched you", said her mom. At the CSAReps Project, we examine about CSA representation in fiction, including in contemporary films. Georgia Rule is one of them

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

“We won’t end child sexual abuse if we don’t look at the root causes” (and how fiction may help us with that) Our guest speaker is Reggie Noto, Senior Advisor of Primary Prevention at Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center in Michigan. Listen to the podcast on our Spotify: lnkd.in/daXJi6jA

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Are you a sexual violence survivor who have had experience of the trial process? Our colleagues, Susan Leahy and Rong Bao from University of Limerick are recruiting participants for their research study #sexualviolence #researchparticipants #researchcall #childsexualabuse #universityoflimerick

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Are you an adult child sexual abuse survivor or a practitioner working with adult CSA survivors? Our colleagues from the Birkbeck, University of London is conducting research studies #callforparticipants #researchstudy #researchparticipants #childsexualabuse #csasurvivors #universityoflondon

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

A short film about child sexual abuse trauma: Flow it is inspired by Dr Claire Cunnington’s Welcome Trust funded research at the University of Sheffield and directed by Chris Godwin from the Inner Eye Productions #childsexualabuse #trauma #childsexualabuseawareness #psychology #shortfilm

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Calling out MA and PhD students, early-career researchers, and anyone interested in the field of empirical literary studies for the International Society for the Empirical Study of Literature and Other Media (IGEL) Training School. #igel #mastersstudent #phdstudent #literature #phd

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Our book recommendation and reflection today is The Power by Naomi Alderman, which explores the story about 4 women and girl power (literally), including child sexual abuse representation. What are some of your book recommendations? #bookrecommendation #sexualviolence #sexualabuse #childsexualabuse

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

csa-in-fiction.com/2026/04/30/m... CSAReps Postdoctoral Researcher Dr Giulia Scapin hosted a Shared Reading Session as a part of the “Bealtaine” event at University College Dublin organised by the UCD Innovation Academy on 22 April marking Earth Day with a day full of community & art mini events.

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Monk and Cat: A Shared Reading Session - CSAReps – Investigating Fictional Representations of Child Sexual Abuse in Contemporary Culture: Myths and Understanding

CSAReps’ Postdoctoral Researcher, Dr Giulia Scapin, hosted a Shared Reading Session as a part of the “Bealtaine” event at University College Dublin […]

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

csa-in-fiction.com/2025/07/16/b... Hazel K Larkin Our wonderful board member Hazel at the launch of her amazing book “Body of Evidence” in Chapters Book Store, hosted by our principal investigator Dr. Ailise Bulfin @hazelklarkin.bsky.social @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social vimeo.com/1064307207?s...

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Body of Evidence Book Launch with Hazel Katherine Larkin - CSAReps – Investigating Fictional Representations of Child Sexual Abuse in Contemporary Culture: Myths and Understanding %

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

csa-in-fiction.com/2026/05/12/c... CSAReps’ Principal Investigator, Dr Ailise Bulfin Postdoctoral Researcher, Dr Giulia Scapin, recently presented at the “Challenges in Health Humanities Research” workshop organised by the Collee of Arts & Humanities Health, Medicine and Wellbeing research strand.

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Challenges in Health Humanities Research Workshop - CSAReps – Investigating Fictional Representations of Child Sexual Abuse in Contemporary Culture: Myths and Understanding

CSAReps’ Principal Investigator, Dr Ailise Bulfin, and Postdoctoral Researcher, Dr Giulia Scapin, recently presented at the “Challenges in Health Humanities Research” workshop […]

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

At the CSAReps Project, we examine about CSA representation in fiction, including in contemporary films. ' Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story ' on Netflix is one of them. Check out our Instagram and LinkedIn for the full post. #csa #sexualabuse #sexualviolence #sexualassault #ucd

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

CSAReps is now on Instagram! "Investigating Fictional Representations of Child Sexual Abuse in Contemporary Culture: Myths and Understanding" is a project funded by the ERC and supported by UCD. Check out our: - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/inve... - Instagram: @csareps

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Please join us in welcoming Maria Olivia Susilo as our new Research Assistant with the CSAReps Project. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Universitas Katolik Atma Jaya (BSD, Indonesia) and graduated last week with a Master’s in Applied Psychologyfrom University College Cork. Welcome!

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

AINSVR next webinar will take place on Thursday 5th March @ 1pm. We are delighted to host Dr Ailise Bulfin and Dr Giulia Scapin who will deliver a presentation on: 'The CSAReps project: "Investigating Fictional Representations of Child Sexual Abuse in Contemporary Culture: Myths and Understanding"

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

CSAReps Project is delighted to annouce we will present at the SCSMI conference in June in Amsterdam @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social @sophiefranklin.bsky.social @theflyingchild.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social @brenrooney.bsky.social www.scsmi-online.org/conference

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Congratulations to Sophie on organising an excellent, thought-provoking workshop on Violence, Health and the (Health) Humanities last week. Making connections across a range of Humanities approaches to researching violence and musing on what a Health Humanities framework affords.

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

CSAReps is also delighted to announce we will present at The Conference of the International Society for the Study of Narrative conferences.au.dk/narrative2026 @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social @sophiefranklin.bsky.social @theflyingchild.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Our wonderfully talented advisory board member @hazelklarkin.bsky.social is hosting online writing classes every Saturday in February see links below for details lnkd.in/eQ3DePFz, @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social @theflyingchild.bsky.social @johndbnldn.bsky.social lnkd.in/eG3zWm4y

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

CSAReps latest podcast with Dr Susan Leahy @unioflimerick.bsky.social interviewed by Aleksandra Milenović is now available on our website csa-in-fiction.com/podcasts/ @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social @johndbnldn.bsky.social, @drcisme.bsky.social, @theflyingchild.bsky.social

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

We can prevent childhood sexual violence. But dominant narratives often suggest otherwise. Growing Up Safe, from @ToZeroOrg / @tozeroorg.bsky.social, provides practical tools to shift the conversation toward prevention, solutions, and hope. 👉https://bit.ly/ToZeroGuide #GrowingUpSafe

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Preventing childhood sexual violence requires collective action. Growing Up Safe, a new guide from @ToZeroOrg / @tozeroorg.bsky.social, provides messaging guidance and practical tools to shift narratives toward prevention, collective action, and hope. 👉https://bit.ly/ToZeroGuide #GrowingUpSafe

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

CSAReps team were delighted to be able to contribute to the development of this new guide from ToZero. All children deserve to grow up safely. Childhood sexual violence is preventable — we just need to change how we talk about it. @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @tozeroorg.bsky.social

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Amazing free to download resources available on the below link www.mariecollinsfoundation.org.uk/How-We-Can-H...

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Resources | How We Can Help | Marie Collins Foundation

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We are delighted to welcome our newest board member. John (Baker)Gregor. John has been a professional actor for over thirty years,working in theatre, television, short film @theflyingchild.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social @johndbnldn.bsky.social @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We are delighted to welcome our newest board member. Mr John (Baker) Gregor. John has been a professional actor for over thirty years, working in theatre, television, short film and voice overs👏 @theflyingchild.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Our CSAReps Team Fiction Club is currently watching Adolscence -A family's world turns upside down when 13 year-old Jamie Miller is arrested for murdering a schoolmate the charges against their son force them to confront every parent's worst nightmare. Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor

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Watch Adolescence | Netflix Official Site

When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking: what really happened?

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

1 in 5 girls & 1 in 7 boys experience some form of childhood sexual violence (CSV) growing up. This is unacceptable because we know that childhood sexual violence (CSV) is preventable & that we can and will prevent it. To Zero Narrative Conference 2025 @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

A very interesting journal article by our esteemed advisory board member Professor Michael Salter bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Dr Ailise Bulfin is speaking at a panel discussion on True Crime on Monday 22 September 6.30-8.00 at the Trinity Arts Festival. Please see programme link below for more info & to book tickets www.tcd.ie/media/tcd/lo... @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social @ucdpress.bsky.social

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

This paper examines how fictional representations of child sexual abuse (CSA) may influence audience perceptions, stereotypes and/or understanding of the lived experiences of CSA victim-survivors. Following a category-based coding procedure, we analysed 147 online IMDb reviews of Georgia Rule

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

CSAReps Project team members Victoria Pohls & Aleksandra Milenovic presenting at Everyday Reading of Literature (EROL) Symposium in the University of Zagreb last week@ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @theflyingchild.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social

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CSAReps project @csarepsprojectucd.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Our Post doc Victoria Pohls, and Research Assistant Aleksandra Milenovic are presenting at EROL Symposium in Zagreb on September 1st & 2nd @ailise-bulfin.bsky.social Please see below link for more details pokus.ffzg.unizg.hr/en/?page_id=...

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Everyday Reading of Literature (EROL) Symposium – Pamćenje (o) književnosti u svakodnevici

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