Tackling Domestic Violence Event
Making housing safe for everyone
9 July 2009, London - (Booking Code:15927)
23 July 2009, Leeds - (Booking Code: 15928)
About the Event
Domestic violence accounts for 15% of all violent incidents. With around two people every week dying because of violence at home (Home Office, 2006). Domestic violence can affect anyone at any time. It occurs in families in all regions, of all social classes and across all ethnic groups and communities. But it is still largely a hidden crime - which simply isn’t acceptable.Many people, both men and women, suffer in silence as they feel unable to get access to safety and justice or to escape the abuse, fear and isolation they face. Around one incident of domestic violence is reported to police every minute – with most incidents never reported we only know about the tip of the iceberg (Home Office, 2006; End Violence Against Women, 2008). The problem of domestic violence for black and minority ethnic and refugee women is particularly acute. Research conducted by Rai and Thiara (1997; Gill (2004) and Mouj (2008)) identifies several obstacles to accessing the emotional, informational and instrumental support that women seek from specialist services.
The Home Office has launched a new guide aimed at helping victims of domestic violence, outlining how friends and family members can recognise if someone is suffering from domestic violence and what practical support is available. The guide is part of a package of measures including over £4million funding for projects and helplines, increased training and support for Jobcentre Plus staff to help better identify and support victims, a partnership with the British Bankers’ Association to provide additional banking support for victims, and a new dedicated Home Office website.
The aim of this event will be to challenge the issues facing HAs and LAs who are tackling domestic violence everyday. You will hear from high profile speakers who are leaders in this field. You will also receive an update from the Government on latest policy.
Benefits of attending this event
- Hear from the Government on latest policy
- Receive top tips on how to recognise if someone is suffering from domestic violence
- Identify how to improving the support of survivors and help bring offenders to justice
- Learn about domestic violence and housing for black and minority ethnic women
- Find out how organisations have reduced the incidence of violence at home in their area
- Receive relevant and up to date information to take you forward in your day to day role
- An excellent opportunity to network with fellow housing professionals and be involved in interactive discussions
Who Should Attend:
This event will be of interest to those responsible for preventing domestic violence and supporting victims including; Neighbourhood managers, Housing Advisors, Supporting People Teams, Youth Offending Teams, Family Intervention Officers and Anti-social behaviour coordinators.
Programme:
Time |
Details |
|---|---|
| 9.30 | Registration and Refreshments |
| 10.00 | Chair’s Welcome Jack Moore, Single Equality Training and Consultancy |
| 10:10 | Government update on Domestic Violence looking at how housing plays an important role in resolving interpersonal violence and conflict John Bentham, lead on Domestic Violence, Communities & Local Government |
| 10:40 | Domestic Violence and the Family Courts Nevine Zaki, Specialist Family Law Team, Anthony Collins Solicitors |
| 11:20 | Refreshments |
| 11:35 | Domestic violence and housing for black and minority ethnic women Dr Aisha Gill, Roehampton University and Race Equality Foundation |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 1:15 | Addressing the specific support needs of children experiencing domestic violence Marion Ingram, Acting Deputy Director of Children's Service (Safeguarding & Social Care), London Borough of Barnet – (London only, Manchester speaker to be confirmed) |
| 1:55 | Domestic Violence & Women Nicola Harwin CBE, Chief Executive, Women's Aid |
| 2:35 | Refreshments |
| 2:50 | Making Safe Scheme - A multi agency initiative supporting victims of domestic abuse to remain in their own homes and at the same time challenging the perpetrators behaviour Sandra Rees, Domestic Abuse Coordinator, Scarborough and Ryedale |
| 3.25 | Effectively tackling domestic violence against men Mark Brooks, Chairman, Mankind Pat Moffatt, Project Manager, Mankind Roz Willis, Director, Mankind |
| 4:00 | Close |
*Programme maybe subject to minor changes
Prices and Booking
| Venue | Date | Booking Code | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 9 July 2009 | 15927 | £265 / 297 / £65 +VAT |
| Leeds | 23 July 2009 | 15928 | £265 / 297 / £65 +VAT |
Delegate Price:
Discounted CIH Member Rate £265 +VAT | Delegate Rate £297 +VAT | CIH Student Rate £65 +VAT
Discounted CIH Member Rate applies to members who have chosen the Training and Events Flexible Benefits Package
To qualify for the student rate the delegate must be a CIH student with current membership
The delegate price includes a comprehensive delegate pack, all refreshments and lunch. You can earn up to 4 hours towards your CIH Continual Professional Development
All prices are subject to VAT
Special Offers
Book 1 delegate and send a second delegate for half price (both bookings must be received together)
To Make a Booking
You can book your place on this conference in one of the following ways:
- Use our online booking form (Booking Codes: London-15927 / Leeds-15928)
- Or download a booking form
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