Dr Aravinda Kosaraju is socio-legal scholar with over 15 years of experience in researching child sexual exploitation and trafficking both in the UK and India. Aravinda teaches child protection at University of Kent’s Centre for Child Protection. Qualified in Social Work and Law, Aravinda brings, to her teaching and research, a deeper understanding of social care practices in the UK, coupled with her extensive hands-on experience of working with marginalized groups. Aravinda has a strong public engagement portfolio and is well versed in engaging children, young people, parents and practitioners.