[WiLT] Tackling Domestic Violence - A Proactive Approach to Reducing Harm (Capita) London 20th October 2008

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Tackling Domestic Violence - A Proactive Approach to Reducing Harm

Capita's 9th National Conference
Monday 20th October 2008 - Central London

Contributors: Ministry of Justice and Refuge

Every minute police in the UK receive a call in relation to domestic
violence. This, often hidden, crime causes trauma and suffering to the
victims and families involved. It also has massive economic
consequences, with domestic violence costing £25 billion in public
services in 2005/06. A proactive response is widely recognised as
being essential if a real impact is to be made

By bringing together strategic stakeholders and examples of best
practice at a local level, Capita's 9th Domestic Violence Conference
is an excellent opportunity to examine the key issues and make real
progress in reducing domestic violence.Important topics to be
addressed include:
* Working with perpetrators to reduce re-offending
* How the police and government are prioritising domestic violence and
what this means for you
* The impact and benefit of using Specialist Domestic Violence Courts
* Delivering housing solutions that put the victims at the heart of
the process
* Delegates attending this timely event will take away practical
advice that can benefit work in their areas and ultimately improve
service delivery.

Benefits of attending
* Discover how the use of Specialist Domestic Violence Courts can
improve the support for victims and help bring offenders to justice
* Learn about the strategic and practical requirements for
establishing an effective housing support service
* Identify what is involved in setting up interventions for
perpetrators with drug and alcohol problems
* Protect children who are victims of domestic violence through
tailored interventions and victim support programmes
* Hear about the police response to tackling domestic violence
* Understand how you can deliver appropriate services for survivors
from BME communities

Key Speakers include:
* Chair: Anthony Wills - Chief Executive Standing Together Against
Domestic Violence
* Liz Turnbull - Domestic Violence Services Manager and
* Julie Ashton - DVAP Operational Manager East Riding of Yorkshire
Council
* Garry Shewan - Assistant Chief Constable Territorial Policing
Cheshire Police and ACPO Lead on Stalking and Harassment
* Mark Gurrey - Deputy Director of Children's Services Safeguarding
and Social Care Barnet Safeguarding Children Board
* Fozhia Raja - Counsellor Ethnic Alcohol Counselling in Hounslow
(EACH)
* Karen Bailey - Project Coordinator - The Stella Project Greater
London Domestic Violence Project
* Penny Rickman - Programme Development Advisor (Domestic Violence)
NOMS Commissioning and Partnerships Directorate Ministry of Justice
* Sandra Horley OBE - Chief Executive Refuge

Contributor: GLDVP

Sliding Scale Fees:
* Charity sector £195.00 + VAT £34.13 = £229.13

To download a brochure and booking form go to
http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/NR/rdonlyres/94AFDCDD-1258-4FA7-9535-409513117B91/0/WOPDFDOMESTICVIOLENCE.pdf

Or to book online go to
http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/OurConferences/LocalGovernment/Tackling+Domestic+Violence.htm