Day of hope for Wokingham domestic violence victims
White Ribbon Day, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, will this year be marked by Wokingham Domestic Violence Forum (WDVF) with a conference and a collection.
The Wokingham WDVF conference will provide an informative discussion for multi-agency staff and invited guests, offering them an opportunity to learn more about local services for victims of domestic violence and for perpetrators. Guest speakers will include detective inspector for public protection Rebecca Mears from Thames Valley Police, and Wokingham service users and service providers from organisations such as Berkshire Women's Aid and the Witness Care Unit. John Roberts, who facilitates a perpetrators’ programme called ‘Changing Ways’, will also be speaking. Anyone who would like to attend the conference is advised to call domestic violence reduction co-ordinator Jo MacIntyre on 07795 224387 to book a place.
The following day volunteers, from Wokingham WDVF will be collecting money in exchange for white ribbons in Woodley shopping precinct.
Domestic violence is estimated to affect one in four women during their life time and every week two women in the UK will die at the hands of their partner or ex-partner. In addition, one in six men are estimated to be victims. Domestic violence exists in every community regardless of age, sex, race, faith, sexuality, ability or class. In the Wokingham Borough a range of support services are available and can be accessed through the Wokingham Borough Council website at www.wokingham.gov.uk/domestic-abuse
The Wokingham WDVF conference will provide an informative discussion for multi-agency staff and invited guests, offering them an opportunity to learn more about local services for victims of domestic violence and for perpetrators. Guest speakers will include detective inspector for public protection Rebecca Mears from Thames Valley Police, and Wokingham service users and service providers from organisations such as Berkshire Women's Aid and the Witness Care Unit. John Roberts, who facilitates a perpetrators’ programme called ‘Changing Ways’, will also be speaking. Anyone who would like to attend the conference is advised to call domestic violence reduction co-ordinator Jo MacIntyre on 07795 224387 to book a place.
The following day volunteers, from Wokingham WDVF will be collecting money in exchange for white ribbons in Woodley shopping precinct.
Domestic violence is estimated to affect one in four women during their life time and every week two women in the UK will die at the hands of their partner or ex-partner. In addition, one in six men are estimated to be victims. Domestic violence exists in every community regardless of age, sex, race, faith, sexuality, ability or class. In the Wokingham Borough a range of support services are available and can be accessed through the Wokingham Borough Council website at www.wokingham.gov.uk/domestic-abuse
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