Intersectionality in Child Protection and Residential Care: International Outlooks

Intersectionality in Child Protection and Residential Care: International Outlooks

Public Engagement Event on Monday, September 21st, 2026 9:30-16:00

The event brings together practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and care-experienced young people to explore how intersecting inequalities shape experiences of child protection and residential care, and to discuss how research and practice can contribute to more inclusive and equitable forms of support. Children and young people in contact with child protection systems are not a homogeneous group. Their experiences are shaped by the intersection of gender and sexual identity, migration and minoritised status, social background, and experiences of belonging. These dimensions can influence how young people are perceived, how decisions are made about them, the forms of support they receive, and their opportunities to develop a sense of identity and belonging.

Drawing on research and practice from Germany, the Netherlands, and other European contexts, the event creates a space for international exchange and critical reflection on current approaches to child protection and residential care.

The presentations will be followed by opportunities for discussion and exchange, inviting participants to connect research findings with their own experiences and professional perspectives. The event is particularly aimed at practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and others with an interest in child protection, residential care, diversity, and social inequalities.