Panel Discussion
Ethical challenges in violence research: ensuring integrity and responsibility
16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
This panel will explore the complex ethical dilemmas faced by researchers studying violence, from ensuring participant safety to navigating the risks of harm in sensitive environments. It will consider best practices for conducting violence-related research with integrity, focusing on maintaining scientific rigor while prioritising the well-being of participants and communities. The session will also examine the responsibility of researchers in preventing misuse of findings, addressing biases, and promoting ethical accountability across diverse contexts.
Speakers
Professor Shelley Lees
Gender Violence and Health Centre, LSHTM
Professor Karen Devries
Child Protection Research Group, LSHTM
Dr Ana Maria Buller
Gender Violence and Health Centre, LSHTM
Admission
Admission
Open to all. No registration required.