Tackling and Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls

Charity figures show that 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. With more repeat victims than any other crime, it is essential for public sector organisations to work in partnership to support survivors and tackle domestic abuse.

This one-day training course, chaired by leading VAWG specialist Davina James-Hanman, will provide guidance on effectively implement new strategy and enable initiatives focused on preventing violence before it occurs.

Through workshops and highly interactive sessions, delegates will learn how to prevent VAWG through education and community engagement, effectively work in partnerships and adopt clear protocols for information sharing with other providers.

Delegates will take back an action plan to help implement the latest guidance and embed lessons learned within their institution.

Key speaker sessions include:

Dr Marianna Tortell, CEO, Domestic Violence Intervention Project
Working with perpetrators to prevent re-offending

Fiona Dwyer, Strategic Violence Against Women and Girls Lead, Haringey Council
Case Study: Developing effective partnership working and information sharing

Sophie Allen, Head Teacher, Stonebridge School
Implementing early intervention techniques through education

Sara Jones, Head of Commissioning, Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner
Tackling VAWG through community engagement

Delegates can register to attend here.