Our Collective Duty: Tackling Domestic Violence & Violence Against Women

30/06/2010
09:15 - 15:40
Rowley Mile Conference Centre, Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0TF

Every year, there are some three million women who experience violence in the UK and many continue to be affected by the legacies of past abuse. The Gender Equality Duty and current crime and disorder legislation require local authorities to tackle the issue of domestic violence and violence against women across all services, policies and employment practices and in partnership with other agencies in all sectors of the community.

The conference focuses on the importance of effective partnership arrangements in supporting victims of violence, working with perpetrators and preventing domestic violence and violence against women. It covers a range of issues from the impact on children, the criminal justice services, the role of the NHS, helping men to take responsibility for their actions and the role of employers in supporting staff who face violent situations.

The conference will feature keynote speakers, best practice case studies and workshops led by representatives of local authorities, trade unions as well as voluntary sector partners.

Who should attend:

Local Authorities
Police
Health Professionals
Drug & Alcohol Services
Rape Crisis Services
CPS
Domestic Violence Services
Children & Adult Services
Courts
Probation
Women's Refuges
Other Voluntary Sector Organisations

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The cost for Local Authorities / Public Sector to attend will be £75 plus VAT.
The cost for Trade Union members and voluntary organisations who recieve funding will be £45 plus VAT.
There is no fee for voluntary organisations who recieve no funding - Please note there are limited places which will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

For further information about this event please contact Jayne Cole, Events Organiser, East of England LGA t: 01284 729405 e-mail: jayne.cole@eera.gov.uk

Cost:
The cost for Local Authorities / Public Sector organisations to attend will be: - £75.00 + VAT
The cost for Trade Union members and voluntary organisations who recieve funding will be: - £45.00 + VAT
The cost for voluntary organisations who recieve no funding - £0.00 + VAT

Reserve List

This event is currently fully booked but if you are interested in coming please complete our booking form and we will add you to our reserve list. Should any delegate not be able to attend will we contact you if a space becomes available.