6th Annual Domestic Violence Conference
Improving Service Provision
- Delivering Protection and Support
Tuesday 25th November 2008
Cavendish Conference Centre, London W1
Keynote
Speakers
Vera
Baird QC MP
Solicitor General for England and Wales
Rt
Hon Keith Vaz MP
Chairman, Domestic Violence Committee
“There
are few crimes more destructive and hurtful than domestic abuse. It
still goes on behind too many front doors and it's a crime which breaks
up families, destroys lives and subjects its victims to violence, fear
and terror.
We
have made great progress on the issue, but we recognise that there is
still more to do. A key part of that is the need to tackle the root
perception amongst some men that violence is a routine and accepted
part of life."
Rt
Hon Jacqui Smith MP, Home Secretary
The provision and access of specialised support services
are vital for the safety and justice of the over three million women
across the UK who experience domestic and sexual violence each year.
The introduction of an additional 30 specialised domestic violence courts
across England and Wales , and the roll out of MARACs nationally, further
shows how important it is that protective measures are backed up with
domestic violence services.
The recently published inquiry
into domestic violence by the Home Affairs Select Committee outlines
a number of recommendations for the provision of services, including
the availability of refuges and emergency housing for victims and perpetrator
services. This 6 th annual conference will help drive the much needed
and long sought after change.
The conference will also look
at recent progress made in governments' approach to addressing domestic
violence and will raise awareness about what still needs to be done
to end violence against women and children.
Bringing
together families of victims, representatives from education, the police,
probation, crown prosecution services, the health service, local authorities
and voluntary organisations, this important annual conference will set
out the latest policy developments and discuss how best to provide services
and prevent domestic and sexual violence from happening and recurring.
For further information contact
Sarah Spencer on 020 7324 4359,
e-mail sarah.spencer@neilstewartassociates.co.uk
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