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This newsletter is for everyone working with children and adults in Waltham Forest.
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Waltham Forest's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) team is pleased to present this year's programme for 16 Days of Gender-Based Activism.
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs to 10 December: Human Rights Day.
Throughout the 16 days, there will be several training and information sessions which focus on different aspects of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Sessions will be delivered in person or online.
Waltham Forest professionals, particularly those working with women, children and families are strongly encouraged to book onto any of the sessions.
Monday 27 November: Stand By Her, 10am to 12pm (online)
A simple guide to allyship, Stand By Her is a unique program that explores how men can best respond to misogyny and support women in feeling safe. The session is open to all genders.
Tuesday 28 November: Safe and Together Evaluation Event, 10am to 1pm (in person)
The Safe and Together approach supports professionals across multi-agency partnerships on best practice in engaging with survivors and perpetrators of domestic abuse, with the aim of keeping children safe and together with the non-offending parent.
Hear the key findings from the evaluation of year two of the model, with presentations from London Metropolitan University Child and Women Abuse Studies Unit, RESPECT, partner boroughs, and Deputy Mayor of London Sophie Linden. This event will be held at Waltham Forest Town Hall. Refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday 28 November: Everyone’s Business, 1 to 2pm (online lunch and learn)
This Lunch and Learn session will provide an overview of the dynamics of domestic abuse, with a focus on how employers can support staff experiencing abuse. The session is open to all staff.
Thursday 30 November: Incel Ideology & Extreme Misogyny, 1 to 2:30pm (online)
The course aims to develop practitioners' understanding of the Involuntary Celibate ideology and its wider links to violent extremism. Attendees will receive a handout glossary and additional reading list following the session. Open to anyone who works in the borough.
Wednesday 6 December, 12 to 1pm: Immigration options for survivors of VAWG (online lunch and learn)
Training will be delivered by a senior immigration solicitor from Ashiana, a specialist domestic abuse service. The session will focus on immigration options, including Destitute Domestic Violence Concession for survivors residing in UK on spousal visas.
Wednesday 6 December, 6 to 8pm: Making Change Happen: Celebrating our work to end VAWG (in person)
A celebration of the work that has been carried out across the borough over the past two years. This free event will include:
- A variety of performances from local artists.
- A panel discussion by members of Waltham Forest communities on what it means to disrupt misogyny and VAWG in our communities.
- A presentation of the interim report from our external evaluation team at London Metropolitan University.
- Networking opportunities with local organisations.
Thursday 7 December, 3 to 4pm: Power of Perception creative workshop (online)
This session will focus on the power of perception, exploring the value individuals bring, appreciating who you are through creative expression, and how this translates to any work you may do with survivors and perpetrators. This is open to all London Borough of Waltham Forest staff.
Friday 8 December, 11am to 2pm: Meet the VAWG Team (in person)
An opportunity for residents and staff to enjoy a cup of tea, a slice of cake and meet the VAWG team at the Curve Space in Leytonstone Library. No booking or registration required.
The North East London Integrated Care Board has made a commitment to address sexual violence across North East London.
We are holding aNorth East London workshop on Tuesday 5 December to discuss the pledges and charter, debate and agree what we, as a whole system, must do to end sexual violence against residents and staff. This will be a highly interactive event and will be held from 1.30pm to 4pm on MS Teams.
This is an invitation for you and also an ask that you nominate others from your organisation to provide their expert insights. Please confirm who will be attending by no later than Friday 24 November.
We would also really welcome you sharing any examples of best practice at the workshop about what you or your organisation has been doing in this area. A full agenda will be circulated closer to the date.
Managing allegations made against people who work with children (LADO)
Thursday 25 January 2024, from 10am to 12pm (online): This training will highlight the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) in managing concerns around suitability and allegations, and help participants gain an understanding of the process of managing allegations against professionals. The session is open to anyone working or volunteering with children.
This newsletter is brought to you by the Strategic Partnership Boards, which is made up of Waltham Forest Safeguarding Children’s Board, Safeguarding Adults Board, Health & Wellbeing Board and SafetyNet (our Community Safety Partnership).
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