Winnie M Li: Sexual Violence and Criminal Justice: Approaches in Psychology, History, and Literature

On Wednesday 03 March 2021, SHaME launched its Writer in Residence Programme with a special In Conversation Event with Professor Amina Memon, Writer in Residence Winnie M Li, and SHaME Principal Investigator Professor Joanna Bourke.
'Sexual Violence and Criminal Justice: Approaches in Psychology, History, and Literature' was the first of three public events in the WiR Programme, a collaboration with survivor-centred arts organisation Clear Lines.
People from all over the world joined us for this unique online discussion, in which Professor Amina Memon, Professor Joanna Bourke, and Winnie M Li explored issues relating to the lived experience of sexual violence and its treatment in the criminal justice system. A wide-ranging conversation addressing the mental health aspects of experiencing sexual violence, the history of trauma, and how the criminal justice system can traumatise and re-traumatise victim-survivors was followed by an audience Q&A that delved into the problem with rape myths and victim-blaming stereotypes, the importance of advocacy and support for victims going through the criminal justice system, and how literature and the arts can help us forge a rape-free world.
We created a Safeguarding Statement for this event, which you may want to consult: shame.bbk.ac.uk/wp-content/up...
SHaME x Winnie M Li Writer in Residence Programme:
Between March and May 2021, Winnie M. Li joined The SHaME Project as a Writer-in-Residence. She is a novelist and activist, who curated an exciting series of panels, talks, and workshops for the SHaME team and the wider public. These events explored the roles that creative writing and narrative can play in how both academics and society at large understand the topic of sexual violence. As a rape survivor herself, Winnie is dedicated to fostering survivor-centred dialogues and founded Clear Lines, the UK’s first-ever festival using the arts and discussion to address sexual assault and consent.
Find out more about The SHaME Project at shame.bbk.ac.uk/.