It will address women’s experiences of domestic abuse and Female Genital Mutilation
You are invited to the “Empowering Women to Challenge Abuse and Domestic Violence” seminar on 30th March in London.
The seminar will take place at the Empress State Building, Lillie Road, London SW6 1TR, from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
The following topics will be addressed: women’s experiences of domestic abuse; women’s experiences of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM); and issues of faith in relation to the treatment of women.
The seminar will also explore the influence of faith and culture, effective Multi-Agency Working, and develop toolkits to empower survivors. It will also plan way forward workshops.
Speakers will include: Rhoda Wilson – The African Caribbean Women's Leadership (ACWAL) Founding President; Denise Milani - Director Diversity & Citizen Focus Directorate, Metropolitan Police Service; Detective Inspector Jim Blair - Diversity & Citizen Focus Directorate; Detective Sergeant Sharon Stratton - Violent Crime Directorate; Tina Beattie - Professor of Catholic Studies; Claire Cooper – REFUGE; Anita Ayeh-Kumi – REFUGE, and Naana Otwoo-Oyortey – FORWARD.
Places are limited so you are advised to register your interest via email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call +44 (0) 7985 463783.
This is a free event and refreshments will be provided. Please inform the organisers of any access assistance and/or dietary requirements.
In your RSVP, the organisers would appreciate your response to the following question: What is your experience of the Metropolitan Police in relation to Domestic Abuse including Female Genital Mutilation and Forced Marriages? Your answers would help them in identifying any gaps in the Metropolitan Police Service's support and service to the community.
BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SEMINAR
Location: Empress State Building, Lillie Road, London SW6 1TR
Overground/Underground: Southern/West Brompton on the District Line
For direction see map: http://www.multimap.com/s/kmCBB87V
For further information, visit ACWAL’s website at www.acwal.org
