[WiLT] Vulnerable Alone - Together Strong (Domestic Violence & Sexual Violence Conference) Bristol

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Vulnerable Alone - Together Strong (Domestic Violence & Sexual
Violence Conference)

17th March 2008 - Mecure Holland House Hotel, Bristol
Guest Speaker: - Vernon Coker MP

Purpose:

Good News Story

Joined up working on DV is making a difference for victims and this is
being mirrored for victims of sexual violence.

Workshops and Presentations include:

AM presentations will explore current benefits and future development
of joined up working on domestic violence and sexual violence at
National and regional level through to local partner perspective and
the domestic violence survivor perspective.

PM workshops will explore the developing role and barriers for
delivery agencies including Criminal Justice, Voluntary Sector,
Children & Young People services, Health & Local Authority

The conference will be beneficial for:
* National & Regional reps leading on DV, SV & Community Safety,
Domestic Violence Coordinators, Sexual Violence, Coordinators,
Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Survivors, Community Safety
Partners, Local Criminal Justice Board partners, Force Rape leads,
Voluntary Sector DV & SV partners, MARAC Leads, SARC Leads, Strategic
Health Authority Representatives, Children and Young People
Representatives.

Programme:
09.30 : Arrival, Registration & Coffee
10.00 : Welcome
10.05 : Vernon Coker MP Opening Address
10.20 : John Dunworth. Home Office. Head of Interpersonal Violence
Unit
......: National Policy in the regions
10.40 : Coffee & Biscuits
11.00 : Diana Barran Chief Executive CAADA Coordinated Action Against
Domestic Abuse
......: The role of the Voluntary Sector
11.20 : Phillipa Chapman - The Survivors Perspective
11.40 : Brian Moore Chief Constable Wiltshire Constabulary,  ACPO Lead
on Domestic Violence
......: The Police Perspective
12.00 : Questions & Answers Session
12.15 : Lunch
13.15 : Improved Delivery - Facilitated Workshop sessions**
14.15 : VIDEO
14.45 : Final Session & Questions
15.00 : Depart Conference

** Improved Delivery - Facilitated Workshop sessions

Workshops will be expected to identify minimum 3 points to improve
service delivery and issues which inhibit performance:

* Role of Criminal Justice Agencies with regards to DV & SV
Kate Perrin Avon & Somerset Criminal Justice Board

* Role of Voluntary Sector with regards to DV & SV
Laura Crooms CAADA

* Services for children & YP from within DV households
Izzy Dougan Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children Board

* Role of Health Services for victims of DV & SV
Ruth Shakespere, Regional Criminal Justice Health Lead GOSW

* Role of Local Authorities with regards to DV & SV
Roy Tomlinson LAA Lead Devon County Council

Booking form: http://www.swpho.nhs.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=35524
Workshop selection:
http://www.swpho.nhs.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=35525

* Holland House Hotel, Redcliffe Hill, BS1 6SQ Bristol (TEL: 0117
9689900)
The Holland House hotel is located within walking distance of Bristol
Templemeads train station and within minutes from the city centre.