This webinar explores how trauma passes from one generation to the next and what is needed to support healing in communities affected by systemic harm. Drawing on experiences from Northern Ireland and the Windrush community, our speakers will reflect on the lasting impact of state violence and its ripple effects.
Dr. Michael Duffy will focus on the trauma linked to the Troubles. He will speak about how children of those involved in the conflict have been affected, sharing examples including drawings that capture their memories. Prof. Rochelle Burgess will discuss racialised intergenerational trauma, with a focus on the Windrush scandal and ongoing systemic racism. She will consider what is needed to break cycles of trauma in multigenerational families and how social policy and community action can contribute to lasting healing.
Together, they will explore what it means to respond to intergenerational trauma in a way that holds systems accountable and supports families and communities.